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In feudal China, it was normal for rich and powerful men to have 'three wives and four concubines'.
There was no market in the palace to buy and sell, but the concubines of the Qing Dynasty spent a lot of money every month. Where did they spend it?
No matter how they are treated, the concubines in the harem will mostly live in loneliness.
From a maid, Williamina Fleming became a famous astronomer, inspiring generations of women in the field of science.
This invention has such superior capabilities that it can cook like a chef and do many housework like a maid.
There are 3 reasons behind this ironic rule for women. The third reason makes posterity both surprised and indignant. What is that?
The palace maids had to compete with each other, even bribe the manager just to serve the emperor in this job. So,
During the Qing Dynasty, to become a concubine, candidates had to pass the monstrous challenge of 'overnight' with a non-princess.
This strange method is truly in this world only Cixi can think of!
In addition to showing nobility over people, the ancient concubines needed to have a palace maid and eunuch to support them when traveling for the following reasons.
If you come here on cloudy days, the weak and frightened can see the statue of the 'sleeping girl' lying on the ground.
The maidservant Xu Xoushi Dowager was always afraid of losing her head due to a series of harsh regulations.
The so-called first dry-cleaning in modern times may be the story of a clumsy maid who drops some kerosene on a greasy tablecloth.
When we were young, the memories of most of us were associated with mythical characters. It is the Buddha, the fairy, the tiny winged fairies in fairy tales.
The identity of the person who received the ear of the famous Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh was revealed nearly 130 years after he disguised himself in Paris, France.