Before her marriage, Sun Ce and Lu Xun's families shared antagonistic ties for one another due to the former's invasion of the south. Wanting to gain their support for his reign, Sun Quan arranged for the marriage after his brother's death to make peace with the prominent Lu family. Another source states that their betrothal was due to Sun Quan being impressed by Lu Xun slaying a group of bandits. She later gave birth to Lu Kang.