The mystery of history: What are the true feelings of the ancient couple who let the maid stay by the bedside? The profession of maid played an important role in ancient Chinese society, but its status was not
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The mystery of history: What are the true feelings of the ancient couple who let the maid stay by the bedside?
The profession of maid played an important role in ancient Chinese society, but its status was not equal. The hierarchical division between maids reflects the complexity of the master-servant relationship. The highest ranking maid can mobilize other servants to become the master's closest confidant. Third-class maids can only do housework, are far away from their masters, and have relatively little autonomy. They are all deprived of human dignity, but in different ways. The fate of the maid is related to the power of the master. For some poor families, daughters are seen as a burden to the family and are often sold.
In 1985, when I was eighteen years old, I chose to join the army because my family was too poor to open the pot. At that time, I had only one thought in my heart: I could eat with a mouthful of food, and maybe there would be a way out. But I don't know...