The concubines were left out in the cold, and the eunuchs were competing to serve? The reason behind it is revealed
Once upon a time, becoming a concubine was one of the most popular occupations for women in ancient times. This position not only signifies personal honor, but also heralds the rise of the family's status.
Such an opportunity can completely change the fate of a woman, and even in some ordinary families, a courtesan can grow the whole family, which is really true"One person gets the way, the chicken dog **"。
Ancient societies demanded the highest standards for women who entered the court, as their words and actions could affect the stability of the court and the royal family. Court life was full of etiquette and rules, and the concubines had to pay attention not only to the battles of the harem, but also to all the details of court politics.
This exalted status is both an honor and a responsibility.
Although life in the old palace was full of glory and wealth, not everything was as good as he imagined. Especially the cold palace, which has become the deepest fear in the hearts of the concubines.
The cold palace was a place of exile for deposed concubines, and it was cold, as if it were a severe punishment for their power and ambition. In ancient court dramas, we often hear concubines say that the cold palace is an abandoned dungeon, oppressing women who were once in power.
Why do eunuchs like to serve concubines who have been beaten into the cold palace? We're going to be the first to go.
In the old court system, the emperor would build a cold palace in a corner of the palace and imprison those who had fallen out of favor. This cold palace is located in the most remote corner of the palace, surrounded by high walls, and most of the concubines who live in it have fallen out of favor, and the whole palace seems deserted.
There are two main reasons why the consuls were sent to the cold palace: first, they offended the emperor and lost their favor; Second, they clash with the Queen Mother, who has more power and will therefore be subject to retaliation.
For individual concubines, both of these circumstances meant that their position in the emperor's mind could no longer be maintained. What's worse is that compared to the previous scenery life, the different environments and treatments in the cold palace are undoubtedly harsh.
Falling from heaven to hell will undoubtedly cause a huge psychological blow to the concubines who were spoiled at the beginning.
In the cold palace, the most unbearable thing for them is the sudden loneliness. Once, they were always surrounded by countless courtiers and eunuchs, chatting, laughing, and fighting.
But after entering the cold palace, this loneliness that was once only surrounded by empty palace walls and social celebrations immediately disappeared will undoubtedly bring a huge mental blow to the concubines who are accustomed to a successful life.
In addition, they are overwhelmed by basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter and transportation. In the past, these things were handled by professionals, but now they have to do it themselves.
This must have been a challenge for many pampered concubines. They said that in the initial period, they were so overwhelmed that they could not even adjust to being single.
They clumsily arrange their hats and clothes, occasionally unbuttoning them and watching them fall to the ground; On cold nights, they could only shiver in thin bedding.
These unprecedented difficulties stung their fragile hearts.
Among the many demands of their lives, nutrition is the most unbearable. It is said that the food of the concubines of the cold palace is no different from that of ordinary servants, which makes them feel humiliated.
They are used to eating a wide variety of delicious dishes, so these light meals make them more difficult to swallow and more painful. To make matters worse, they tend to eat late and sometimes have to eat several meals in a row, which is sure to make them hungry.
Under such difficult conditions, many fragile concubines were often hungry and cold, and their spirits were severely weakened.
During the New Year's holidays, they could only stay alone in the cold palace, hiding in the corner and listening to the noise outside. Some eunuchs even insulted them during festivals, seriously undermining their dignity as concubines.
In this case, many sensitive concubines could not bear it, and their spirits gradually collapsed, and some even died because of it. This is enough to prove that the cold palace is very cruel to the concubines, pushing them from a heavenly life to hellish misery.
In such a deserted place as the cold palace, there is a group of people who show great interest in the degraded concubines, and this group of people is the eunuchs. According to historical records, when a concubine was relegated to the cold palace, the eunuchs in the palace would flock to the palace, probably to provide for the life and survival of the concubine, but this anomaly is really surprising.
But what was the real motive of the eunuchs? When we dig deeper, we find that the reasons for the eunuchs to do this are very complex. First of all, it is a great opportunity for them to express their twisted emotions.
As castrated eunuchs, they had a low status and regretted the loss of fertility. They usually had to serve their concubines, but they did not have the opportunity to express their grievances.
When the concubines of the cold palace became isolated, the eunuchs realized that they could seize the opportunity. While serving the concubines to vent their dissatisfaction, they are also looking for small opportunities for revenge.
Of course, they must control this behavior within a reasonable range and cannot bully them too much. In addition, the eunuchs would also take the opportunity for personal gain. They know that although some concubines are left out in the cold, their backgrounds and family backgrounds are still good, and they have a certain amount of power and wealth.
The eunuchs worked hard to win favor and material benefits. They understood that the concubines were anxious to find a partner with whom they could share their ups and downs in order to regain the emperor's favor.
Therefore, the eunuch hoped to gain benefits from her by establishing a bribe relationship with the concubine.
For eunuchs, the cold palace was a place where they could temporarily escape the shackles of court life. In the secluded surroundings of the cold palace, they can relax, sleep a little longer, chat with friends, and enjoy their freedom.
The reason why the cold palace attracts them is that it allows them to get a moment of respite from the daily life in the palace.
According to historical records, there were indeed a few eunuchs in the cold palace who decided to really take care of the concubines. Perhaps they were originally close friends of a concubine and wanted to continue serving their former master.
On the one hand, they can do their best to take care of their wives, alleviate their suffering, and express their loyalty; On the other hand, they hoped that their wives would regain the emperor's favor and that they would have a chance to regain their status.
The reason why the eunuchs competed for favor with the concubines of the cold palace did not seem to be singular. Among them, there are not only the elements of loyalty, but also the idea of resolving inner dissatisfaction and obtaining benefits, which shows the complexity and multifaceted nature of human nature.
The preceding clearly illustrates the harshness and cruelty of the living conditions of the ancient imperial palace. A large number of concubines were imprisoned in this deep palace, and the struggle between them continued, and the emperor's favor seemed to be their only rival.
If you are not careful, you will lose the favor of the emperor, and you will be beaten into the cold palace and bullied by the eunuchs. It can be said that this is an environment in which the law of the jungle is the strong, and the cunning is carried out, and any means can be used to survive.
We can put ourselves in the shoes of women from ordinary backgrounds and sympathize with them. They could have lived an ordinary life, but they were forced to be caught up in the unforeseen storm of the courtroom.
Here, indecision and recklessness can easily lead to disaster. The slightest mistake will put them in a situation of life and death in the palace.
At first, they thought that becoming the emperor's concubine was the pinnacle and luxury of life, but when they stepped into the deep palace, they found that it was full of intrigue and calculation, and in order to ensure their own safety, they had to pay attention to their relationships.
Although they are busy, they will inevitably make mistakes, and then fall out of favor and be thrown into the cold. However, even in the cold palace, their problems are not over.
The eunuchs knew they were helpless and could do whatever they wanted. The concubines could only swallow their anger and did not dare to resist, so as not to cause more trouble.
In different environments, it is not difficult to find that for many women, survival in the court is an ordeal and a tragedy. They are gentle and kind by nature, but they lack political skills and wisdom to survive in this chaotic and unforgiving environment.
If they are not careful, they will be caught in an endless flood from which they will not be able to extricate themselves. Today, when we look back at history, we must express deep sympathy for their tragic fate.
These are ordinary women, but they struggle tirelessly in such an environment and often end up in miserable situations. Instead of being ashamed, we should be tolerant of their helplessness.
We must create a fair and equal environment for the development of every woman, so that tragedies do not happen again.