Empress Yi

Empress Yi (？—？), wife of Crown Prince Juechang'an during the reign of Emperor Jingzhu of the Qing Dynasty. There are no definitive historical records regarding her life; her birthplace, birth year, and date of death remain unconfirmed. Additionally, there is a lack of detailed accounts of her activities within the family, rituals, or governance. According to existing literature, Empress Yi was the primary wife of Juechang'an, who is recorded in the texts as the Prince of Chang.

In the fifth year of Shunzhi (1648), Emperor Shizu of the Qing Dynasty posthumously conferred Crown Prince Juechang'an as Emperor Jingzhu and also honored his wife with the posthumous title of Empress Yi. This act was a posthumous recognition of Juechang'an and his wife, aiming to formally establish Empress Yi’s status and titles in historical records. Existing records do not mention her involvement in political, diplomatic, or clan affairs independently.

One of the main sources for this information is the "History of the Qing" (Qing Shi Gao), specifically the "Annals of the Emperor Shizu," which describes the posthumous honors and the process of bestowing titles. Aside from the above accounts, no other clear records about Empress Yi and her family are found in the current literature.