Concubine Yun (Qing dynasty)

Concubine Yun was a Han Chinese Booi Aha of the Bordered Yellow Banner Wugiya clan. Her personal name was Qiyun (绮云; meaning "impressive clouds"). Her ancestors initially were manufacturers.

• Father: Wude (五德), served as an official (领催)

The date of birth of the future Concubine Yun is unknown. In 1849, Lady Wugiya was promoted from a maidservant of the fourth prince Yizhu to a mistress (庶福晋). Her father became an official in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.[1]

In 1852, Lady Wugiya was granted the title of "Noble Lady Yun".[2] Another elegant women, Lady Socoro was granted a title of First Attendant despite her illustrious family background.[3] Noble Lady Yun lived under supervision of Concubine Zhen in the Palace of Accumulated Essence (钟粹宫). In April 1852, Lady Wugiya received a gift from Dowager Concubine Tong.[4] In May 1852, Noble Lady Yun was promoted to "Concubine Yun", and moved to Chengqian palace.[5] She supervised Noble Lady Wan there. In July 1852, court artisans painted her portrait in the Ruyi pavilion of Old Summer Palace.[6] Lady Wugiya died on 11 January 1856. Her coffin was interred at the Ding Mausouleum of the Eastern Qing tombs in 1864, fourth year of Tongzhi era.[7]