Whether you are a lover of ancient history or a lover of costume dramas, I think you will be more or less curious about the real life of the emperor. Below, let's take Emperor Qianlong as an example to lead you to see what content will be in the daily vlog of the Qing Dynasty emperor to satisfy your curiosity.
Around five o'clock in the morning, Emperor Qianlong will be woken up by the eunuchs in the palace to start a new day. He would dress up in the morning, and then enter the inner sanctum at about six o'clock to receive **, ministers, and deal with government affairs. The Qing emperors had supreme power, so they were busy with government affairs, dealing with various documents, requests, and government documents, and formulating policies and decrees.
Subsequently, the Qianlong Emperor may go to the Taihe Hall or the Wenhua Hall at around 8 o'clock to hold a court meeting to listen to the cabinet ministers and discuss the country's major policies. At the court meeting, the ministers reported to the emperor on the situation in various places, people's livelihood problems, disasters, etc., and the emperor made decisions based on the suggestions of all parties.
At around 12 o'clock in the afternoon, the emperor would enjoy a grand luncheon in the palace, with sumptuous dishes and beautiful plates, and sometimes invited noble ministers to dine with him. After lunch, the emperor might take a lunch break to regain his strength, or to continue with his official business.
In the afternoon, the Qianlong Emperor may carry out various activities, such as inspecting the construction of various projects, sacrificing ancestors, performing or performing, or entertaining with the palace maids and eunuchs. After the government affairs were completed, the Qing emperor would also create literature and art in his spare time, write poems or calligraphy, and cultivate his own cultural accomplishment.
When the sun sets, around six o'clock in the evening, the Qianlong Emperor will return to the inner court to rest and have dinner. After dinner, they may continue to work on unfinished government documents, review local reports, or discuss important matters with close ministers. In the evenings, the emperor would also have private time to read, drink tea, and rest and relax.
Throughout the day, Emperor Qianlong's life was full of rituals and busyness, while also embodying the majesty of a feudal emperor and the luxury of aristocratic life. As the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong not only carried the heavy responsibility of governing the country, but also had to follow the feudal etiquette system, maintain social order, and show the majesty of imperial power. His day was filled with government affairs, banquets, ceremonies, and entertainment, showing the peculiar way of life of the emperor in feudal times.