Family and Relatives
Lady Xie's father, Xie Jiong (謝煚), served as a Gentleman of the Imperial Secretariat (尚書郎) and the Prefect of Xu (徐令) during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Xie Jiong was known for his good moral conduct and brilliance since he was young.
Xie Jiong's younger brother, Xie Zhen (謝貞), was known for being very law-abiding, studious, and morally upright in conduct. He was nominated as a xiaolian (civil service cadet) and later served as the Chief of Jianchang (建昌長). He died in office.
Lady Xie had a younger brother, Xie Cheng (謝承), whose style name was "Weiping" (偉平). Xie Cheng was known for being very well read and for his excellent memory. He initially served as a "Gentleman for All Purposes" (五官郎中), and was subsequently promoted to the positions of "Commandant of East Changsha" (長沙東部都尉) and "Administrator of Wuling" (武陵太守). He also wrote over 100 volumes of the Hou Han Shu (後漢書; Book of the Later Han), which documented the history of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Xie Cheng's son, Xie Chong (謝崇), served as "General Who Spreads Might" (揚威將軍). Xie Chong's younger brother, Xie Xu (謝勗), served as the Administrator of Wu commandery (吳郡太守).
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