The future Noble Consort Yu was born on the fourth day of the fifth lunar month in the 53rd year of the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, which translates to 15 June 1714 in the Gregorian calendar.
It is not known when Lady Keliyete became a mistress of Hongli, the fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor.
On 8 November 1735, Lady Keliyete was granted the title "First Attendant Hai".
On 23 March 1741, Lady Keliyete gave birth to the emperor's fifth son, Yongqi.
Following Yongqi's death on 16 April 1766, Lady Keliyete lost the Qianlong Emperor's favour.