Yunyi (prince)


Yunyi, formally known as Prince Jianjing, was an imperial prince of Qing dynasty, the 20th son of Kangxi Emperor.

Life

Yunyi was born in September 1706 to Kangxi's lower concubine, Gao Zaiyi, who was only a ''Mistress at the time of his birth. By the same mother, he had two older full-brothers, who did not survive past age two.
He often accompanied his father to the frontier and on hunting trips. In 1726, he was entitled as Prince of the Fourth Rank. Later, in 1730, he was promoted to Prince of the Third Rank.
During the Yongzheng reign, in 1734, Yunyi was twice sent to offer a sacrifice to the mausoleum, but he pretended to be sick and was demoted to Duke of The Second Rank.

Family

Primary Consort