Xiao Guanyin, known as the Empress Yide during her tenure from 1055 to 1075, and as Empress Xuanyi after her death, was an empress consort of the Liao dynasty of China, married to her cousin Emperor Daozong.
12 Facts About Xiao Guanyin
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Xiao Guanyin was falsely accused of adultery and forced to commit suicide.
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Xiao Guanyin was the daughter of Xiao Hui and Yelu Shuogu.
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Xiao Guanyin had an affection for fine arts, and she was a skilled pipa player and music composer.
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Xiao Guanyin wrote several poems and was chosen by Yelu Hongji as his consort.
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Xiao Guanyin gave birth to three daughters, Yelu Sagezhi, Yelu Jiuli, and Yelu Teli.
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Xiao Guanyin later gave birth to a son named Yelu Jun, who would become the Crown Prince.
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When Yelu Hongji became Emperor, Xiao Guanyin would receive the title of Empress Yide.
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When Yelu Zhongyuan's wife allured other men, Xiao Guanyin warned her that she was wed to the Emperor's uncle.
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Xiao Guanyin told a court musician named Zhao Weiyi to play for her and his music was intricate and deliberate.
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Xiao Guanyin conspired with a palace maid named Dancheng, who feared and despised Xiao Guanyin.
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Xiao Guanyin then began to complain to her friend, who was the mistress of Yelu Yixin.