Hongsheng was born on 6 April 1696 to lady Liugiya, Secondary Princess Consort Hengwen of the First Rank.
Starting in 1721, Hongsheng was made a guardian of the Xiaoling and Zhao Mausoleums, together with Princes Hongzhi, Yunlu and Yunli.
[2] Hongsheng received an appointment in the imperial stables and supervised the affairs of the Bordered White Banner.
[4] Hongsheng's father was instructed to impose a strict treatment on him and dedicate time for his study.
[11] Hongsheng died in 1754 and was posthumously honoured as Prince Gongke of the Third Rank (恭恪贝勒, meaning "reverent and respectful").