Xiao Dali she was young and to stop mourning over Emperor Xingzong. Her grandson Yelü Hongji ascended to the throne as Emperor Daozong of Liao in 1055. Xiao Noujin was granted the title of Grand Empress Dowager. In 1057, Xiao Noujin died and was posthumously granted the title of Empress Qin'ai (欽哀皇后). Her funeral was attended by envoys from Western Xia and Goryeo. References Chinese imperial consorts Women leaders of China 11th-century women rulers Xiao clan 980 births 1057 deaths 10th-century Khitan women 11th-century Khitan women