Lady Zhou (周妃) | |
|---|---|
| Born | Before 210s |
| Died | Unknown |
| Burial place | Possibly "Lady Zhou's Tomb," near Jurong County |
| Title | Crown Princess of Eastern Wu |
| Spouse | Sun Deng |
| Parents | |
Lady Zhou (Chinese: 周妃; pinyin: Zhōu Feī, c. 2nd century) was a noblewoman of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. She was the daughter of the general Zhou Yu and the wife of Sun Deng, the crown prince of Eastern Wu. Historical records mention her marriage to Sun Deng in 225 AD, arranged by Sun Quan, the ruler of Wu, as part of a political alliance. It is unclear whether Lady Zhou was the biological daughter of Xiao Qiao, Zhou Yu's wife. Lady Zhou had two brothers, Zhou Xun and Zhou Yin. Her name was recorded in a clan genealogy as Zhou Zhe or Zhou Che (周徹), but another genealogy files the name as belonging to Zhou Yu's son instead.
After her marriage, Lady Zhou became crown princess but little is known about her life afterward. Some records suggest she may have died early, as Sun Deng took a second wife later on. She had three stepsons: Sun Fan, Sun Ying, and Sun Xi. Her tomb is believed to be located near Jurong County, although its exact location has been lost over time.