Ruoxi ran out of oil and died because she had gone through a series of hardships and physical damage. The main reasons can be summarized in the following three points:
First of all, intercession for the thirteenth elder brother is one of the important reasons for Ruoxi's physical damage. In the play, she was punished by the palace for helping the thirteenth elder brother intercede, and Ruoxi was punished for kneeling in the rain, causing her body to suffer serious injuries. This punishment caused her physical strength and health to begin to decline, laying the foundation for the later exhaustion of oil.
Secondly, Ruoxi's insistence on resisting the decree and refusing to marry the fourteenth elder brother also caused her body to suffer more damage. Although Ruoxi has feelings for the fourteenth elder brother, in order to protect herself and the love in her heart, she decided not to marry the fourteenth elder brother. However, this decision led to her being demoted to the rank of court maid and suffering humiliation in the palace. These experiences further weakened her physically and mentally.
In the end, the miscarriage of Ruoxi and the fourth elder brother's child was also an important reason for her running out of oil. In the play, after Ruoxi became pregnant, she finally lost her child due to various obstructions and schemes from the court. The miscarriage took a huge physical and mental toll on her, further weakening her health.
To sum up, the reason why Ruoxi ran out of oil and dried up can be attributed to intercession for the thirteenth elder brother, the betrayal of the marriage with the fourteenth elder brother, and the miscarriage of the child, all of which together caused serious damage to Ruoxi's body and spirit. This process emphasizes Ruoxi's pursuit and persistence in love, but it also shows the cruel reality she has to face in order to protect herself. Ruoxi's strength and selflessness are admirable, but she pays a huge price for it.
Through this story, we not only see Ruoxi's persistence and courage, but also reflect on the harm that power and court politics have done to individuals. While we should focus on the story, we should also think about the real society and other issues, and strive to create a more just and kind social environment.