Emperor Ling's wife Empress Song, whom he …
Years: 178 - 178
Emperor Ling's wife Empress Song, whom he had made empress in 171 but has never favored, falls victim to the eunuchs in 178.
Her aunt, Lady Song, is Prince Kui's wife, and the eunuchs have been concerned that if she were to become powerful, she would avenge her aunt.
In alliance with the imperial consorts who wish to replace Empress Song, the eunuchs falsely accused her of using witchcraft to curse the emperor.
Emperor Ling believes them and deposes Empress Song, who, imprisoned, dies in despair.
Her father Song Feng and her brothers are executed.
