At the end of the Qing Dynasty, there was a special group of people - "turtle slaves", who took on a role that was not well known to the outside world. They often shoulder the heavy responsibility of the women of the Qinglou and carry them to accompany the guests. At that time, there was an unwritten rule that if a Qinglou woman's beauty began to decline, and no one was willing to redeem her and let her out of that industry, then she could only be a "turtle slave" for the rest of her life. And most of their descendants have also inherited this profession.
In the streets of the time, people had long been accustomed to this, although this profession was spurned by society. After all, in that old society full of sin, who would want to do such a job if it were not forced by life? This profession not only requires them to bear a heavy physical burden, but also to bear the pressure of society.
From this point of view, the irrational system of the old society had a great impact on people's lives. Especially for those who live at the bottom, who are forced to bear the weight of life and cannot escape the shackles of fate. This also reflects the darkness and injustice of the society at that time, as well as people's desire for a better life.