The 16-year-old Princess Duanrou cried for three days in order to refuse to marry Mongolia, what was the ending?
Who is she? In 1714, a daughter was born in the prince's palace, later Princess Duanruo. She was naturally intelligent, grew up quickly, and soon showed more talent and temperament than her peers. However, as a woman, she could not escape the arrangement of fate and became a pawn of the upper forces, which made her short life full of embarrassment and sadness.
This year, her father took her into the palace to meet the emperor. Emperor Yongzheng had no daughter for a long time due to the death of his youngest daughter, and he was deeply moved after seeing Duanrou. He decided to accept Duan Ruo as his adopted daughter and let her enjoy the treatment of a prince in the palace. This is undoubtedly a great grace and glory for Duan Ruo. She has no worries about food and clothing in the harem, and is rich and glorious. But in the end, she was just a pawn of the imperial power, used, sacrificed, and involved in a tragic marriage at a young age.
Duan Rou had to embark on a journey to marry the Mongols.
In 1730, in order to strengthen relations with the Mongol Horqin, Yongzheng decided to marry Princess Duanruo to the Horqin nobleman Zimmert-Dorji. This was unexpected. He has always been naïve, but at the same time he has a deep affection for the Mongolian wasteland, which is full of fear and rebellion. He begged his father to overturn his decision, but sadly, the king's decision could not be overturned. Duan Ruo had to face the reality - he had lost all his fame and fortune, and he had to marry far away from the frontier, and there was no chance of turning over.
Duan Rou was very sad when she heard the bad news. She hid in the palace all day long and cried bitterly, and even her favorite meals, singing and dancing could not divert her attention. The poor princess was weak, and tears almost wiped her face. The servants and eunuchs in the palace took turns to persuade her, but she just shook her head and sighed, repeating it over and over again"Don't marry"with"Don't go to Mongolia"Something like that.
Three days passed, and Duan Rou finally realized that resisting was futile. Born into the royal family, he was destined to have no say in his fate. He could only wipe away his tears, fend for himself, and accept this unfortunate arrangement. Before leaving, he finally knelt in front of his father and begged him to stay in the capital if he had an heir in the future. His request was ultimately denied.
Duanrou married to Mongolia and lived a foreign life.
Duan Rou embarked on a long journey to the west. In order to establish relations with the Mongolian nobles, Qing ** never skimped on the princess's dowry. Duanrou's dowry was even more luxurious, accompanied by carriages, eunuchs and concubines, which shows the importance of the Qing court. Along the way, Duan Rou had mixed feelings. She couldn't help but look at the shadow of the capital, and her tearful eyes were covered with a layer of mist.
Upon arrival in Mongolia, Duan Lu was warmly welcomed. The groom, Zimmert Dolzi, was a handsome and intelligent young nobleman who loved his new wife very much. Fortunately, it was not difficult to live with her husband, which was a blessing for Duan Lu. Soon after, a grand wedding was held in the presence of Mongolian nobles. Duanlu is still very beautiful in a heavy Mongolian dress. That night, she officially became Princess Holzina.
After marriage, Duanrou lived the life of a Mongolian princess. She was given a large plot of land and hired her husbands to cultivate it. She also learned some Mongolian women's trades. Her husband and mother-in-law loved her very much and didn't cause her too much trouble. But the Dragon Boat Festival can never forget the hometown and court life. She was lonely and looked melancholy to the east every day.
The only thing that makes her happy is having more children. She loves her children and hopes that they will give her the opportunity to stay in the capital. But all the children died in infancy, and Duanru's hopes were dashed, and she saw no hope.
The princess withered and died in the land of the Mongols.
Time flies, Duan Ru has spent more than ten years in Mongolia. Her countenance gradually lost its former elegance, but became more and more maternal tenderness. The Mongolian man who has lived by his side for a long time** Just like his compatriots, Duan Rou has also learned to speak Mongolian fluently. But his heart always flies to the distant capital.
One day in 1745, the princess fell seriously ill. Her Mongolian wife took good care of her, but the doctors couldn't do anything about it. Before she died, she was in a trance and laughed profusely, as if she had returned to her childhood. That night, she took her last breath to the cries of children in a foreign land. After the death of the eldest princess, the Qing court sent people to mourn and build a cemetery to show mourning. The princess withered in the sand.
The tragic fate of the women of the royal family.
Princess Tuan Jou is just one of many royal women who have suffered the same fate. Marriage was part of the functioning of the empire and was designed to serve the political interests of the powerful. Even if they are intelligent and elegant, even if they are beautiful and moving, they can only become victims of power.
But we can't think that these married princesses are living badly. On the contrary, the life of Duanrou is not the worst. Her husband was not cruel, she was respected by the Mongolian nobility, had her own property and sufficient independence. However, the palace maid has never been able to shake off the longing for her hometown and childhood, which is the source of her pain.
These marriages were also very important for maintaining relations between the Mongols and the Han Chinese. With the entry of Han princesses such as Duanrou into Mongolia, the Mongolian nobles gradually learned about Han culture and deepened their ties with the Han people. This has made an indelible contribution to the stability and prosperity of the northern frontier. Therefore, while sympathizing with the fate of the princesses, we must also see the other side of their noble historical significance.
Princess Duanrou's short and dramatic life is an illustration of the tragic fate of royal women in general. They grew up in the deep palace, but they didn't become popular. They are young and beautiful, but they have to fall victim to the political interests of the Dog Emperor. However, they were cultural envoys who brought the language and customs of the Han Chinese to Mongolia, strengthening the bond between the Mongols and the Han Chinese.
This historical significance cannot be overestimated. While we sympathize with the unfortunate fate of the princesses, we must also acknowledge their indelible contribution to the stability of the border. Perhaps it is this fate that has created their special historical status.