During both Dynasties the Hall served mainly as a residence for one of the many Imperial Concubines.
During her days as a concubine of the Xian Feng Emperor (Reign 1850 AD - 1862 AD), this was once the residence of the notorious Empress-Dowager Hsu-Tzi, by far China's most hated Feudal Lady. Later, the concubines of last Emperor Pu Yi (Xuan Tong, Reign 1908 AD -1911 AD) were housed here.