Concubine Jian


Concubine Jian was a consort of Jiaqing Emperor.

Life

Family background

Concubine Jian was a booi aha of the Han Chinese Bordered Yellow Banner Guan clan.
Father: Decheng, a baitangga
One younger brother: Aibao, served as baitangga

Qianlong era

It is not known when lady Guan married Yongyan, Qianlong Emperor's 15th son as a mistress. On 14 May 1780, she gave birth to Yongyan's first daughter. Unfortunately, Lady Guan died during the labour. Her sole daughter left the world on 24 November 1783.

Legacy

On 11 May 1797, lady Guan was posthumously confereed a title "Concubine Jian". According to the poem "Swangoose sees through needs" from 1801, "jian" means "moderate" in Manchu, but "humble" in Chinese. Lady Guan's brother, Aibao, gave thanks to Jiaqing Emperor for the promotion of his sister. Her coffin was temporarily placed in Jinganzhuang Grieving Palace where additional promotional rites were performed. Concubine Jian was interred at the Chang Mausoleum in Western Qing tombs.

Titles

During Qianlong era:
During Jiaqing era:
First daughter