The Emperor Qinzong was deposed, and him, as well as his predecessor Emperor Huizong and most of the Imperial family and court, over 3000 people, were captured and exiled to Manchuria in what was called the Jingkang Incident.

The Imperial consorts, concubines, palace women and eunuchs who were taken captured, were distributed among the Jurchen as slaves.

Her father-in-law was allowed to keep five of his spouses, including his empress, because they were too old to be of interest as war prizes.

Empress Zhu, however, was young and described as a beauty, and not expected to be allowed to remain with her spouse.

Humiliated, she committed suicide to avoid sexual abuse.