Yunbi

Aisin Gioro Yunbi (允秘, born Yinbi; 5 July 1716 – 3 December 1773), known publicly by his title Prince Xian, was an imperial prince during the Qing Dynasty. He was the 24th surviving son of the Kangxi Emperor.

Yinbi was born on 5 July 1716 to Concubine Mu, Lady Chen (陳氏), who was of Han Chinese descent. Lady Chen passed away in 1727 and was interred in the Jingling tombs. Following her death, Yinbi was required to change the first character of his given name from "Yin" to "Yun".

In the 11th year of the Yongzheng Emperor’s reign (1733), Yunbi was granted the title of Prince Xian of the First Rank. The Yongzheng Emperor issued a commendation for Yunbi’s character and conduct, noting his loyalty, studiousness, peaceful nature, and the affection his father, the Kangxi Emperor, held for him. The emperor also recognized Yunbi’s efforts in studying and his increasing knowledge, which contributed to his elevation in rank.

Throughout the Yongzheng era, Yunbi held various official positions, including serving as a first-rank military official (都統) of the Bordered White Banner, Plain White Banner, and Plain Yellow Banner. He continued to serve in the Qing military hierarchy until his death. Yunbi died on 3 December 1773 and was posthumously awarded the title Prince Xianke of the First Rank (諴恪親王).

Family details include his marriages and children. His primary consort was from the Uya clan (嫡福晉 烏雅氏). They had several children:

- First daughter (24 September 1734 — 13 March 1736)

- Princess of the Third Rank (born 4 November 1735, died 31 January 1753), second daughter, who married Mazhate Dorji of the Aohan clan in 1750

- Third daughter (25 June 1737 — 30 May 1745)

- Hongchang, Prince Xianmi of the Second Rank (born 6 January 1741, died 18 February 1795), their first son

- Fifth daughter (2 March 1742 — 5 March 1743)

- Princess of the Third Rank (born 3 May 1743), sixth daughter

- Married Tetongte'e of the Magiya clan in 1760

- Princess of the Third Rank (born 23 October 1745), seventh daughter, who married Naxuntegusi in 1759

Yunbi’s secondary consort was from the Niohuru clan (側福晉 鈕祜祿氏). They had children including:

- Lady of the First Rank (born 14 April 1738), fourth daughter, who married Banjur of the Borjigin clan in 1756

- Hongkang, Duke of the Fourth Rank (born 12 September 1747, died 23 May 1814), third son

He also had a secondary consort from the Yin clan (側福晉 殷氏), with whom he fathered:

- Hongwu, General of the Fourth Rank (born 15 November 1743, died 28 June 1811), second son

Additionally, Yunbi had a mistress from the Chen clan (庶福晉 陳氏), with whom he fathered:

- Hongchao, General of the Second Rank (born 3 November 1755, died 19 July 1808), fourth son

He also had a mistress from the Wang clan.