Yang Cuixi, a good-looking actress in the late Qing Dynasty, is coveted by royal descendants
In the last years of the Qing Dynasty, an extraordinary woman shone like a bright star in the night sky of history. Her appearance not only brought her great wealth, but also made a deep impression on the descendants of the royal family at that time.
Who is this beauty? How charming is her beauty?
Yang Cuixi, who was born in poverty, became the savior of the family at a young age.
When Yang Cuixi was fourteen years old, she was like a blooming flower, beautiful and lively. Her figure is like a full moon, her stage name Yang Cuixi, coupled with her crisp and tactful singing, shines on the stage.
With the appearance of the husband, his life began to dramatize. His name is Li Shutong, and he is the son of a wealthy local family who reaches the Li family.
Li Shutong admires Yang Cuixi's beauty very much, and every time he comes to see her performance, he will donate generously and spend thousands of yuan. The intimacy between them gradually develops into a young love. Li Shutong developed a strong interest in opera, and even became a teacher and friend with Yang Cuixi, and the relationship between the two gradually developed into love. Yang Cuixi became Uncle Li's first love in four relationships.
Recently. There were unforeseen circumstances, and Li Shutong had to fulfill his mother's last wish, leave the capital, and go to Shanghai, far away from the beautiful vow he and Yang Cuixi once made. At that time, the means of communication were not as convenient as they are now, and the long distances made it impossible for them to communicate. Uncle Li was far away in the capital, and the tacit understanding and agreement between him and Yang Cuixi quietly disappeared in the long river of time.
When Li Shutong entered Beijing again, he found that his relationship with Yang Cuixi no longer existed. During the time he couldn't return, Yang Cuixi had already married another man. This sudden separation became an indelible regret in their lives. Li Shutong is deeply in love with Yang Cuixi, and this regret has become an insurmountable obstacle in their long life.
Yang Cuixi is still resilient after losing her confidant and friend Li Shutong. In order to survive, he decided to stay in the troupe and worked hard to play every role. The pressure of life did not make her give up, but strengthened her inner strength.
One day, Prince Qing came to the theater. He was attracted by Yang Cuixi's beauty, couldn't put her down, and wanted to take her as a concubine. But Yang Cuixi resolutely refused.
He used his power to coerce Yang Cuixi's father and brother, forcing the Yang family to reluctantly accept this family business. Duan Zhigui spent a lot of money and bought Yang Cuixi for 12,000 yuan, and gave her to Zai Zhen as a concubine. In return, Zai Zhen asked Prince Qing to promote Duan Zhigui to the prefect, and Duan Zhigui's status also improved.
During this period, Prince Qing's insult to the Empress Dowager Cixi caused an uproar, which eventually led to Jae-jin's resignation. The reason for this decision was that the Empress Dowager Cixi felt threatened by Yuan Shikai's power and had to take measures to assert her authority. Due to the unstable political situation, Duan Zhigui's promotion came to an abrupt end.
Faced with this situation, Jae-jin decided to take the blame and resign to avoid any more trouble, and let Yang Cuixi return to Duan Zhigui's side. This reinstatement brought trouble to Duan Zhigui, because every time he saw Yang Cuixi, he would remember the unpleasant experience before. As a result, Yang Cuixi did not live in Duan's house for a few days before being sold to Wang Yisun, a wealthy businessman.
So, he decided to buy the golden house and hide his daughter Yang Cuixi inside. Despite all the changes, Yang Cuixi at this time was already dead and full of despair about life.
The time spent in the small building almost drove him crazy, so he decided to escape from the cage and hope to start a new life. In life, Yang Cuixi met Duan Zhigui again. This time, Duan Zhigui seemed to be in love with this lost beauty. Yang Cuixi decided to follow Duan Zhigui and used her theatrical talent to perform Yuan Shikai, winning Duan Zhigui's respect.
After the death of the Empress Dowager Cixi, the situation changed abruptly, and Yuan Shikai returned** and re-entered the ranks of the powerful. During this period, Yang Cuixi's influence became a factor that could not be ignored, especially in the eyes of Duan Zhigu.
Her beauty and intelligence were highly regarded, and she became Yuan Shikai's confidante and one of the brightest stars of the time. Yuan Shikai appreciated her talent and often invited her to participate in political affairs, which made her an even stronger supporter of Yuan Shikai.
During Yuan Shikai's attempt to restore the imperial system, Yang Cuixi often praised Yuan Shikai with songs and dances to increase his popularity. If Yuan Shikai succeeds in usurping the throne, Yang Cuixi will have the opportunity to live a prosperous and wealthy life. But the ups and downs of fate were not all smooth sailing.
With the failure of Yuan Shikai's restoration, Yang Cuixi's fate was also reversed. Overnight, he became the target of public criticism. Everyone shouted and beat him, which put him in a predicament, and the once glorious career became a thing of the past overnight.
The twist of fate makes us sigh for Yang Cuixi. Her beauty and intelligence could not protect her, and she fell victim to a political storm, a cruel twist of fate.
Yang Cuixi is a woman who has been tricked by fate. She dreamed of spending her life with Uncle Li, but she couldn't do it. Her heart is filled with a desire for love, freedom, and dignity, but fate is destined to bind and manipulate her under the rigid system of the feudal era.
Although Li Shutong and Yang Cuixi have a private agreement for life, his family background is not important. In those days, social status and family background often determined a person's life. Li Shutong's power may be enough to impress Yang Cuixi, but he can't get rid of the shackles of feudal society. Their love can only stagnate, and the turning point of Yang Cuixi's fate has lost its bright prospects.
This history is food for thought, especially in the feudal era, when the status of women was generally low. Beautiful women are often used as political tools, and their life paths can be easily manipulated and swayed by others. The tragedy of Yang Cuixi is a brutal portrayal of the system of this period.
In today's society, we need to pay more attention to the status and power of women, and strive to create an equal and just social environment, so that every woman can realize her dreams without being bound and bound by history.