Title: Zhu Yuanzhang's Queen Selection: From a Civilian Woman to Chen Lian with a Tragic Fate.
Opening breaking point: In feudal society, especially after the emperor ascended the throne, the selection of concubines is an extremely cumbersome project, and the eunuch is in charge of this task, and Zhu Yuanzhang, as a commoner-born emperor, has also made a series of unexpected decisions in the selection of the queen.
The Rise of Zhu Yuanzhang: Zhu Yuanzhang, born as a commoner, rose to prominence during the Red Turban Army's rebellion against the Yuan Dynasty and eventually ascended the throne as Emperor of the Ming Dynasty in 1368. However, he also faced the pressure of choosing a concubine after ascending the throne, and his decision left history with a little-known story.
Chen Lian's civilian beauty: Chen Lian, the first queen chosen by Zhu Yuanzhang, her beauty has long had a reputation among the people. Although she is a civilian, in the selection process, she stood out and became the darling of Zhu Yuanzhang's heart. However, the life of this commoner woman was doomed to a tragic fate.
Chen Lian's twist of fate: Although Chen Lian was unwilling to become the empress, Zhu Yuanzhang's order was unquestionable. After she entered the palace, she not only faced differences in her life experience, but also had to deal with court intrigue and complex interpersonal relationships. However, Chen Lian's fate took a turn for the worse during an illness.
The Appearance of the Mysterious Doctor: Chen Lian's condition has been haunting the Tai Hospital until she mentions that she met a mysterious doctor among the people. Zhu Yuanzhang sent someone to invite the doctor, but only got the doctor's apprentice. The young doctor became Chen Lian's personal doctor, miraculously improving her condition.
Tragedy happens: However, fate makes a difference. The emotional entanglement between Chen Lian and the young doctor was in the court, and Emperor Jiajing was extremely angry. In an outrage, Chen Lian lost her pregnancy and was finally given death in the middle of the night. The young doctor was also beheaded for "medication error".
In-depth analysis: The occurrence of this tragedy is a microcosm of the commoner woman Chen Lian being involved in the palace conspiracy. She was changed by Zhu Yuanzhang's order from an ordinary and beautiful life, but in the end she fell victim to the intrigue of the court. At the same time, the young doctor was also implicated in emotional and court disputes, and the fates of the two childhood sweethearts were intertwined, but they ended in tragedy.
Historical Reflection: This historical story reflects the class differences and power struggles in feudal society, the survival plight of commoner women in the palace, and the irreconcilable relationship between love and power. At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang's decision to select the queen also triggered a deep reflection on the emperor's power and the fate of the people.
Conclusion: Chen Lian's story is a little-known corner of history, and her life is full of twists and turns and misfortunes. This story not only gives us a glimpse of the hardships of concubine selection in feudal society, but also makes us reflect on the irreversible tragedy caused by power and affection in the long course of history. This historical story reminds us that even the woman behind the emperor has a vivid destiny that is worth pondering.