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What did Qing Dynasty concubines fear most after gaining the emperor's favor?

What did Qing Dynasty concubines fear most after gaining the emperor's favor?

28/09/2023

Which woman in the palace had no official title but was always highly regarded by the emperor?

Which woman in the palace had no official title but was always highly regarded by the emperor?

24/09/2023

Not the emperor's favor, this is the gift the concubine hoped the emperor would bestow upon her.

Not the emperor's favor, this is the gift the concubine hoped the emperor would bestow upon her.

19/08/2023

Despite being favored by the emperor, why were the palace maids afraid?

Despite being favored by the emperor, why were the palace maids afraid?

04/08/2023

Why were concubines allowed to hit but absolutely forbidden from scolding palace maids?

Why were concubines allowed to hit but absolutely forbidden from scolding palace maids?

30/07/2023

Why were eunuchs in ancient times reluctant to serve concubines during their baths?

Why were eunuchs in ancient times reluctant to serve concubines during their baths?

25/07/2023

What flaws of Yang Guifei did ordinary people find irritating, yet Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was so infatuated with her?

What flaws of Yang Guifei did ordinary people find irritating, yet Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was so infatuated with her?

21/06/2023

The Forbidden City's secluded palace is off-limits to tourists for these two reasons.

The Forbidden City's secluded palace is off-limits to tourists for these two reasons.

26/05/2023