 She bore Yelü Abaoji three sons — Yelü Bei, Yelü Deguang, and Yelü Lihu.In 916, Yelü Abaoji, having consolidated the power over the Khitan tribes into his hands, declared himself emperor of a new Khitan Empire (as Emperor Taizu), and created Lady Shulü Ping empress.As empress, she was described as brave, resolute, and full of strategies, often participating in Emperor Taizu's military decisions.