Jia Yuanchun (simplified Chinese: 贾元春; traditional Chinese: 賈元春; pinyin: Jiǎ Yuánchūn; Meaning: First Spring) Baoyu's elder sister by about a decade. Originally one of the ladies-in-waiting in the imperial palace, Yuanchun later becomes an Imperial Consort, having impressed the Emperor with her virtue and learning. Her illustrious position as a favorite of the Emperor marks the height of the Jia family's powers. Despite her prestigious position, Yuanchun feels imprisoned within the four walls of the imperial palace. She died at the age of forty.
Background[]
The child of Jia Zheng and second lady Zhao, Yuanchun was named after her birthday of the first date of the New Year. She was admitted as a lady-in-waiting due to her intellect and virtue, and later promoted to the highest ranking of imperial concubine "Xiande".
Song[]
The poetry that accompanied Yuanchun was "Impermanence" "When prosperity and joy arrive, so did impermanence.
Eyes wide open, ready to let go of everything; wandering, the death of a beautiful soul! Looking towards the hometown, roads are far, and mountains distant. Only to go into parents' dream, to let them know their daughter is dead; Alas, you must let go early!"