State Princess Shuhui

Princess Guolun Shuhui Atu was born in 1632, the sixth year of Tiancang. She was the fifth daughter of Qing Emperor Taizong Hongtaiji, her mother being Empress Xiaozhuang Wen Bumbutai, who was the full sister of Emperor Fulin Shunzhi. Atu’s family records indicate her status as a princess with multiple title changes over the years.

Second Marriage and Offspring

In 1648, Atu first married Sorhakhai, a Manchu of the Zhenghuang banner, who was the son of Engedal and Princess Han Dau. In the same year, she remarried Selucteng, a prince of the Baling Zasak domain, residing in Bolor River Tun, with approximately fifty thousand mu of pink dye land. Atu and Selucteng had three sons: Eqi’er, Geleru, and Namuza.

Titles and Name Changes

In 1657, Atu was granted the title of Princess Guolun. In 1659, her title was elevated to Princess Heshuo Guolun, later changing to Princess Shuhui Guolun. Historical documents also refer to her as Baling Shuhui Guolun Princess, Baling Conggui Guolun Princess, among other titles.

Court Tribute Horses and Clothing Affairs

On August 26, 1663 (the second year of Kangxi), the record titled "Feihugu and others’ tribute horses acknowledgment" notes that Princess Baling Conggui Guolun sent eighteen horses as tribute, including two bright-armored horses and sixteen official armored horses. Items of reward included gold and silver objects: a tea caddy of sixty taels of silver, a silver basin of fifty taels, twenty-five silks, a carved jade plaque, ten dyed sable furs, six otter skins, six teas, and bamboo baskets. On October 23, 1681 (the 20th year of Kangxi), a memorial from the Inner Court detailing staff expenses mentions that, for her grandson Ulgungge’s formal attire, a set of gold belts and rings was made, with silver inserts costing five liang. On October 26 of the same year, the military foundation approved the delivery of a small green turquois necklace embedded with gold for Ulgungge, along with silver thread valued at four fen. Additionally, clothing such as long coats was made for the princess and Ulgungge, using 428 taels of silver. On September 29, 1700 (the 29th year of Kangxi), a tribute horses acknowledgment record states that Princess Baling Conggui Guolun sent two horses and a nag to her son, with a proposal to award her satin fabric.

Later Years and Death

Kangxi Emperor’s long-term affection for the princess was evidenced by his remark, “When the Empress Dowager was alive, the princess was especially favored by her, and she entrusted her to me,” leading him to promise his aunt Atu to bring the princess back to Beijing in her old age to end her days there. In the first month of 1700 (the 39th year of Kangxi), the princess fell seriously ill, and Emperor Kangxi personally visited her residence. On the tenth day of that month, the emperor declared that the princess had “passed away smiling” in Beijing at age 69. The farewell ceremony was held at the Prince Yu’s Garden, attended by princes, ministers, and banner leaders, and she was buried in the Baling region, with the funeral conducted under the escort of imperial princes.