Xiangjun (title)

Xiangjun (Chinese: 乡君), translated as "Lady of the Village" or "Lady of the Third Rank", was a female noble title used in Imperial China. The title was created during the Western Jin dynasty for the grandmother of the Empress Wang Yuanji (wife of Sima Zhao), Lady Xiahou.[1] During the Song dynasty, the title lost its prestige due to excessive grants and was abolished. Henceforth, the title was considered as part of the lowest tier of Chinese noble ranks.

  1. ^ 中国档案修裱技术. 中國档案出版社. 2000. p. 478.