Concubine Yi (Qianlong)
Concubine Yi (儀嬪 黄氏; d.1 November 1736) was a consort of Qianlong Emperor.
Life
Family background
Concubine Yi was a Han Chinese Booi Aha of Plain Yellow Banner by birth. Her ancestral home was in Suzhou,
Father: Daimin, a seventh rank military official in Yuanmingyuan (七品圆明园额外副总领, pinyin: qipin yuanmingyuan ewaifuzongling)
- Paternal grandfather: Fogongbao (佛公保), a fifth ranki literary official (郎中)
- Paternal uncle: Alin, a third rank military official
- Paternal aunt: Lady Li [1]
Yongzheng era
In 1727 , lady Huang entered the manor of Prince Bao of the First Rank, Hongli as a mistress . She was versed in embroidery, weaving and confucian philosophery ("Rules of a Woman", "The Principles of Self-Discipline").[2]
Qianlong era
After the ascension of Qianlong Emperor, lady Huang was granted a title Concubine Huang (黄嫔). Her family status was elevated from Xinzheku to middle-class booi. In October 1735, Concubine Huang fell ill while Empress Xiaoxianchun, Imperial Noble Consort Huixian and other concubines were visiting Tiancun Funeral Palace.[3] Lady Huang died on 1 November 1736. She was posthumously honoured as "Concubine Yi" (仪嫔, "yi" meaning "righteous").[4]
Titles
格格→嬪