Xiaoyao (逸遙) | 24 Histories

Overview

Xiaoyao was a Court favorite named in Sihao’s manifesto, styled Lady of a Commandery.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 574 武平五年
Dated from the passage context · Book of Northern Qi 14, passage 115

Career and standing

Lady of a Commandery 郡君
Styled
Directly stated · Book of Northern Qi 14, passage 115

References in the histories

Book of Northern Qi, Chapter 14Volume 14 Biographies 6: Guangping Gongcheng; Yangzhou Gong Yongle; Di Zhangbi; Prince of Xiangle, Xiang Guo; Prince of Shangluo, Si Zong; Zi Yuanhai; Di Sihao; Prince of Pingqin, Guiyan; Prince Pu of Wuxing; Changle, Governor of Lingshan; Sizi Fuhu · 1 passage

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仍縱子立奪馬於東門，光弁擎鷹於西市，駮龍得儀同之號，逍遙受郡君之名，犬馬班位，榮冠軒冕。 He indulges Zili seizing horses at the eastern gate, Guangbian strutting with falcons at the western market — Bolo granted protocol equal to princes, Xiaoyao styled lady of a commandery. Dogs and horses take rank beside men; their glory outshines court caps and robes.