She was born in Jiangxi Province to Zhang Jing (張敬), a member of Nanjing army, and Lady Gao (高氏).
On 26 January 1479, she gave birth to a son of the Chenghua Emperor, named Youbin, who was given later the title Prince of Yi (益王).
Later that year, she gave birth to another son, named Youhui, who was later given the title Prince of Heng (衡王).
Although Zhang had three sons, she was not canonized as an official concubine in Chenghua's Harem.
It is believed that Zhang's title is due to Noble Consort Wan's special favor.