Jiang Shunying

Jiang Shunying was a prominent Chinese woman during the Ming Dynasty, known for her intelligence, leadership, and influence. She was the wife of Zhu Youdun, a high-ranking official and grandson of the Ming founder. Jiang was respected for her political acumen and played a significant role in governance, often advising her husband and participating in political affairs. Her contributions demonstrate the important, yet often overlooked, role women played in Chinese history, especially within the political and social elite of her time.