Li Cang

Plucking her cane from its resting place and suppressing a twinge of pain in her lower back, Xinzhui stood up from her couch.

Li Cang, Marquis of Dai and her husband, was out visiting with the King of Changsha and would not return for several days.

Her son had responsibilities of his own.

That left her alone with the servants, a state of affairs that suited her well.

So let's start by placing Xin Xue in time and space before we discuss the Mawangdui site, the tombs, and the mummy itself.

Xin Xue was buried in her own tomb, but two other tombs were located nearby.

One belonged to her son and the other to her husband, who, as it turns out, we know from historical records.

His name was Li Cang, Marquis of Dai, who served as Chancellor of the Changsha Kingdom.