In ancient times, after the death of the emperor, how miserable the martyred concubines were. Those concubines who have no children and are lonely and helpless are often arranged to be martyred. Although occasionally, concubines were spared because their sons were made the new emperor, but if the emperor was worried about losing power, he would appoint certain concubines to accompany him.
When archaeologists excavated the burial pits, they found a large number of bones, and the appearance of their death was extremely painful. Especially when the ancient emperor died, the legs of the martyred concubines were often greatly separated.
The appearance of the death of these concubines reveals their struggle and pain in the process of burial, and the tragic situation of Shuang*** is shocking.
In the movie "The Legend of the Demon Cat", there is a plot that depicts such a tragic situation. Yang Yuhuan was mistakenly drunk poisoned wine, thinking that he would definitely die, but he woke up in the coffin, struggling and wailing in the narrow sarcophagus, but no one could save him. When her coffin was opened, it was covered with fingernail marks and blood, and the struggle to slowly feel the loss of life but powerless was more brutal than sudden death.
The tragic experience of these concubines makes us deeply appreciate the cruelty and ruthlessness of ancient society. Their sacrifices are often out of helplessness, and their struggles and pains also make us reflect on the development and progress of human civilization.