The ancient ladies of the Decree were noble and desirable, and the series of privileges they enjoyed became a symbol of glory that countless women dreamed of.
In the Tang, Song, Ming, Qing and other dynasties, the title of Mrs. Decree was a kind of seal for the mother or wife of an important official of the imperial court, symbolizing a high honor. At that time, men took the title of the gold list and the appearance of the general as their life goals, while women had a relatively low status in feudal society and were often regarded as men's dependence. Still, women are equally eager to be recognized, to be crowned with glory, to enjoy the admiration of others.
Therefore, the feudal dynasty created the position of Lady of the Decree to satisfy the ancient women's pursuit of honor. However, this title is not easy to come by, and it requires the support of the husband's prominent position in officialdom.
Once she became a Lady of the Commandment, women in ancient times enjoyed three significant privileges.
In ancient societies, especially women from large families, there were few opportunities to appear in public, let alone marry dignitaries. They often lack an independent economy** and are unable to support themselves through work or business activities, and are dependent on their husbands for their provisions.
But unlike the Queens, they are able to receive the state's salary, which not only gives them the ability to return to their parents' homes to honor their parents, but also distributes New Year's money to their children, enhancing their family status and economic independence.
In ancient times, it was almost impossible for an ordinary ** wife to have the opportunity to enter the palace and attend the banquets of the emperor and empress, let alone see the emperor and empress with their own eyes. However, it is undoubtedly a great honor for the Lady to be able to enjoy this honor, which is enough to make them proud for a lifetime and become a capital to boast about in their lives.
In ancient times, the phoenix robe was the exclusive clothing of royal women, and its preciousness is self-evident. However, the Lady of the Decree was able to wear a phoenix robe embroidered with a phoenix, a symbol of glory that undoubtedly greatly enhanced their status and prestige.
While the other privileges may be a little nihilistic except for the more practical one, these are extremely precious and boastful honors for the Lady of Fate. Their relatives and friends will undoubtedly be envious when they see this.
For **, the significance of sealing his wife as a wife is far more than several times the increase in wages. Because behind this is the emperor's recognition and attention to the ** family, this honor makes ** grateful and deeply feels the emperor's grace.
Just imagine, if you work for your boss and your boss gives you a raise or benefits, you will appreciate them, but you will think that it is the result of your hard work. However, if your boss bestows special honor on your mother or wife, you will definitely be especially grateful to your boss. No matter how rich you are, you can't give them such an aura.
In ancient times, the emperor was the supreme being, and he was able to pay attention to the minister's family, which was a great honor, and it also showed that the emperor attached special importance to this **. No matter how high the status of the ancient ** is, it can only indirectly bring benefits to the family. And the wife who is named the Lady of the Decree can directly bring satisfaction and happiness to women, because everyone likes to make others envy them.
For example, when an ancient woman was chatting with her good sisters, if the sister said that her husband was in a good place, you could proudly say, "I am the lady of Yipin." If a sister says that her husband had dinner with the emperor, you can proudly say that I had dinner with the emperor. If the sister says that her husband is the richest man in the country, you can respond proudly, well, I have a phoenix robe, can you buy it?Do you dare to wear it?Such a conversation is such a chic slap in the face.
When the lady is canonized, the court envoys and local ** will beat gongs and drums to announce the news, and the eyes of all the towns will be on you. This feeling of being in the spotlight is a one-of-a-kind glory for ancient women, and it is enough to make all women envious of the title of the male gold list.
In ancient times, in general, women could not enter the ancestral hall after death, and they did not have their own tablets. However, if they are named Lady of the Decree, they can be listed in the ancestral hall for future generations to worship and pay respects. These privileges are not attainable by virtue of wealth and power. Therefore, for ancient women, the Lady of the Decree was the goal of their life's pursuit, and it was the highest honor they could obtain in feudal society.
In ancient times, the wife of ** was named Mrs. Fate, which was not only a symbol of honor, but also a kind of political capital. The Lady of the Imperial Court enjoyed privileged access to the Imperial Palace, which provided a valuable channel for ** to establish a good relationship with the Empress and concubines through his wife, thus establishing her influence in the court.
In feudal society, the movements of the court have a crucial impact on the career of **. The empress and concubines were the closest people to the emperor, and their suggestions and opinions could often have an important impact on the emperor's heart. Therefore, if the wife of ** can establish a friendship with the women of the court, or even become a person of trust for them, then it is possible for ** to obtain information within the court through this network, and even to seek benefits for herself or her family in front of the emperor.
In ancient times, the interests of the family were often closely linked to the fate of the individual. If ** dies, the family may lose its support, but the identity and privileges of the Lady of the Decree can be used as a guarantee that the family will continue to enjoy a certain status and influence in the officialdom.
Although they enjoy privileges, these privileges are based on the power of their husbands, they have no independent personality and free thought, and they are limited by the power to which they belong all their lives. Even the privileges and honors of being called "Lady of Commandment" need to be obtained by relying on the husband. This dependence made their position in feudal society still fragile and unable to get rid of their dependence on men.
At the same time, although the privileges of Mrs. Decree have brought some superficial benefits, such as economic **, dining in the palace and wearing phoenix robes, etc., these privileges cannot really change the inequality of women's status and power. They are still in a male-dominated social system and can only show themselves to a limited extent, while real power and decision-making power is still in the hands of men.
In addition, the glory of the Lady of Destiny also brings certain pressures and restrictions. As family members, they need to protect the reputation and interests of the family, and at the same time, they also have to bear the expectations and judgments from society. Their every move is watched and discussed, they need to follow specific behavioral norms and social expectations, and they lack personal freedom and autonomy.
So, this is probably the sorrow of ancient women!Even if you are a lady of fate, you are restricted everywhere!