Liu Rushi

Biography:

Liu Rushi also known as Liu Shi Liu Yin and Yang Yin was a famous courtesan in the late Ming dynasty who married Qian Qianyi at the age of 25. She committed suicide on the death of her husband. She was a famous poet famously exchanging verses with Chen Zilong and was noted for her painting. She was friends with fellow courtesan Chen Yuanyuan who was the concubine of Wu Sangui.