Файл:傅皇后墓.pngThe tomb of Empress Fu, east of Emperor Ai's tomb in Yiling (義陵), Xianyang, Shaanxi
Empress Fu was the daughter of her husband's grandmother Consort Fu’s cousin Fu Yan (傅晏). She became his consort when he was still the Prince of Dingtao and later crown prince. After the death of his uncle Emperor Cheng in April 7 BC, he ascended the throne as Emperor Ai,[3] and she was created his empress that same year on 16 June.[4] Her father created the Marquess of Kongxiang.[5]
By the time Emperor Ai died in August 1 BC, Empress Fu's main support, Consort Fu, had already been dead for many months, and she suddenly was all alone as her father and her other relatives were purged from the government by Wang Mang.[6] Wang, who bore grudges against Fu and Ai, did not permit her to become empress dowager, and a brief time after Ai's death, he had her demoted to commoner status and ordered her to guard her husband's tomb—even though she was not personally involved in any of the political intrigues. She committed suicide that day.
↑8th month of the 2nd year of the Yuan'shou era, per vol.35 of Zizhi Tongjian. The month corresponds to 18 Sep to 16 Oct 1 BC in the proleptic Julian calendar.
