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Xiao Guanyin

Type Figure Region Liao Time 1040–1075 Also known as Empress Yide、Empress Xuanyi、Empress Xiao

Xiao Guanyin (1040–1075) was the first empress of Liao's Emperor Daozong, Yelu Hongji;…

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  1. 1041–1055Southern Capital · Southern Capital CircuitDuring the Chongxi era she was taken as consort by Yelu Hongji, King of Yan-Zhao, bearing the crown prince Yelu Jun and three daughters. Renowned for poetry and music, Daozong praised her as a talented woman, and she often composed lyrics and played the pipa herself.
  2. 1055–1075Supreme Capital, Linhuang Prefecture · Supreme Capital CircuitAfter Hongji ascended the throne she was made Empress Yide. Later, having been distanced for remonstrating against autumn hunting, she wrote the Huixinyuan lyrics to express her grievance. In the first year of Dakang she was framed by Yelu Yixin and others in the Ten Fragrances case, forced to die by Daozong, and buried at the Xiao clan site.

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