He was the eldest son of former Crown Prince Yelü Lihu by Empress Hejing.
As a result, both he and his father Yelü Lihu were arrested and placed in jail.
Yelü Lihu died in jail, but he was subsequently released after Lady Xiao's brother-in-law Yelü Xian ascended to the throne as Emperor Jingzong.
[2][3] However, Yelü Xiyin later planned another rebellion against Emperor Jingzong.
He was captured, and his son with Lady Xiao was murdered by Liao troops in 982.