Minister and attendant chancellor to Li Jichang of Chu. He conspired with Sixth Prince Li Yu to seize control after Li Jichang's death, sealing off the palace and luring regional princes into Bianzhou to be executed one by one. After Li Yu became emperor, Huang managed all state affairs. When Duan Yunfeng approached Bianzhou, Huang fled the city overnight with his belongings and trusted aides.