Lu Yusheng

Lu Yusheng (Chinese: 陸鬱生, pinyin: Lù Yùshēng) was a Chinese woman from the Eastern Wu state during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD). She was the daughter of Lu Ji and wife of Zhang Bai. Her loyalty and unwavering courage led to her receiving the honorary title of "Yigū". Her exemplary conduct illuminated the virtuous mores of the time, reshaping the perceptions of men and women. Details of her life were recorded in the Records of the Three Kingdoms, "Biography of Lu Ji". From her early childhood, Lu Yusheng exhibited a resolute determination. In 219 CE, following her father's death, she returned to her family's hometown of Wuxian alongside her two brothers. As all three were still very young at the time, they were taken in and cared for by their elder cousin, Lu Mao.

As she grew older, Lu Yusheng parted ways with Lu Mao. At the age of thirteen, Lu Yusheng married Zhang Bai, who hailed from the same county. When Zhang Wen (Zhang Bai's brother) was on his deathbed in 230, he entrusted household affairs to her sister-in-law, Lu Yusheng. After Zhang Bai became embroiled in political disputes and was subsequently exiled, he died within three months, leaving Lu Yusheng a widow. Despite her financial difficulties, she steadfastly maintained her chastity in memory of her husband and rejected all marriage proposals. She continued to serve Zhang Bai's sisters faithfully.

Later, Yao Xin (Lu Xun's nephew) honored Lu Yusheng with the title "Yigū" (義姑), recognizing her for her unwavering commitment to chastity. This act drew admiration and praise from all quarters.