Title: Cixi: The Luxury and Treasure Behind the Power
Text: Cixi, a powerful magnate in the late Qing Dynasty, lived a life of luxury and a staggering collection of countless treasures. As the de facto ruler of the late Qing Dynasty, Cixi not only held great political power, but also had extremely strict requirements for the quality of life, whether it was daily food or funeral pomp, all of which demonstrated her pursuit of dignity and luxury.
Cixi's daily diet is a model of luxury, and it is said that she eats hundreds of dishes every day, and she is extremely picky, such as eating only the center of watermelon and only eating the yolk of eggs, this luxurious lifestyle undoubtedly reflects her status and pursuit of enjoyment. Even in terms of frugality, Cixi had no idea, and her extravagant lifestyle remained consistent and maintained a dignified image.
However, the most shocking thing about Cixi was the arrangements for her funeral. After her death, her funeral list reveals a stunningly lavish spectacle. At Cixi's funeral, she wore a phoenix crown and a pearl weighing four taels worth millions of silver dollars. In addition, she contained a peerless treasure night pearl in her mouth, dressed in a golden silk dress, holding a jade lotus flower, and countless treasures around her, showing her supreme and noble status.
However, Cixi's lavish life was not just a superficial show-off, her collection of treasures reached its peak. She is said to have amassed a myriad of exotic treasures, the most beloved of which was the jade lotus root, which symbolizes purity and nobility. Although this shape of jade lotus root has a beautiful appearance, it is actually equivalent to a modern sex toy, which also makes people sigh at the extreme of Cixi's extravagant life.
However, there was also endless controversy behind Cixi's lavish life. The extravagance of her funeral sparked widespread discontent in society, and the treasures behind her became coveted by the powerful. In order to curry favor with powerful figures, some people offered them lavish gifts in an attempt to gain their favor. This vassal ethos caused the treasure behind Cixi to fall apart and eventually disappear without a trace.
Cixi's life, although luxurious, also exposed the emptiness and decay behind the power. Her death did not take away the happiness of her luxurious life, but rather exposed her vanity and lust more. In the long course of history, Cixi's life may be a microcosm, reminding us to cherish the beauty of reality, rather than being confused by illusory luxury.
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