Emperor He of Han spouse Empress Deng Sui
Death and succession problems
Empress Deng and all of the imperial consorts were sonless for a long time.  (Emperor He was described to have had a number of sons who died in young age; it is unclear whether Empresses Yin or Deng ever gave birth, but it appears that they did not.)  Late in Emperor He's reign, he had two sons—whose mothers were not mentioned in history—Liu Sheng (劉勝) and Liu Long (劉隆).  Under the superstition of the time, it was thought that they might survive better if they grew up outside the palace in light of their other brothers' early deaths, so both were given to foster parents.
In February 106, Emperor He died.  At that time, Liu Sheng, the older son, was still young (but actual age is not recorded in history) and believed to be constantly ill.  The younger, Liu Long, was only 100 days old.  Both were welcomed back to the palace, and Empress Deng created Liu Long crown prince, believing that he would be healthier. On the night of Emperor He's death, Liu Long was proclaimed emperor, as Emperor Shang. On 27 April 106, Emperor He was buried and given the temple name "Muzong".
Emperor Shang would only live to age one, however, and died later in September 106. After Emperor Shang's death, Empress Dowager Deng was apprehensive that Liu Sheng might resent her for not making him emperor first, refused to make him emperor, but made Prince Qing's son Liu Hu (劉祜) emperor, as Emperor An.
In 190, during the reign of Emperor Xian of Han, Emperor He's temple name was revoked.Family
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