Concubine Yi (died 1 November 1736), of the Han Chinese Booi Aha of Plain Yellow Banner, 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 (, pinyin: )
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
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 philosophy ("Rules of a Woman", "The Principles of Self-Discipline").
Qianlong era
After the ascension of Qianlong Emperor, Lady Huang was granted a title "Concubine Huang" (黄嫔). Her family's status was elevated from Xinzheku to middle-class booi. In October 1735, Lady Huang fell ill while Empress Xiaoxianchun, Imperial Noble Consort Huixian and other concubines visited the Tiancun Funeral Palace. Lady Huang died on 1 November 1736. She was posthumously honoured as "Concubine Yi" (仪嫔; "yi" meaning "righteous").
Titles
During the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (r. 1661–1722): Lady Huang (from unknown date) During the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor (r. 1722–1735): Mistress (from 1727) During the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735–1796): Concubine Huang (, from 1735), fifth rank consort Concubine Yi (; from 1736)
In fiction and popular culture
Portrayed by Xu Baihui in Story Of Yanxi palace (2017) Portrayed by Han Dantong in Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (2018)