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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?
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!