"Soong Ching Ling: Lingering Loneliness and Pain"
Looking back at the annals of history, modern history is an indelible scar on every Chinese's heart, and every thought of it is always full of deep sorrow, and its meaning is difficult to settle. At this time when the mountains and rivers were shattered and Shenzhou was sinking, countless revolutionaries shouted for the succession of the country, and gradually drifted away on the road of saving the country and seeking survival. As Sun Yat-sen's wife, Song Qingling is undoubtedly one of them.
Throughout his life, Mr. Soong Ching Ling has worked hard for the country and the people, and even in his twilight years, he has still devoted himself to the welfare of women and children, creating a great figure who is willing to contribute. However, peeling away the brilliance of the surface, she is still an ordinary person. Just like Soong Ching Ling in his later years, why are the bedroom curtains always hanging down?
Soong Ching-ling, whose former home is in Beijing, has repeatedly refused to accept a residence arranged for her by the government, but finally decided to accept it. Located in the garden of the former residence of Prince Zaifeng, Premier Zhou personally planned to build a two-story main building that combines Chinese and Western to serve as the residence of Soong Ching Ling.
However, even with this residence as a recognition of Soong Ching Ling's dedication, she did not find peace and happiness in her heart. In her bedroom, the curtains were closed day or night, and she didn't like the sun. This habit has been with her for decades. So where does all this come from?
Let us go back to 1925, the day Dr. Sun Yat-sen died. Song Qingling suffered a huge blow to the death of her husband, lost the deep emotional bond between them, and a pain that could not be erased was forever engraved in her heart. This is also one reason why she does not like sunlight.
The story of Soong Ching-ling and Sun Yat-sen began with a simple admiration and gradually developed into a relationship of mutual knowledge and love. However, when Sun Yat-sen died, she lost her partner and became a lonely person. She always retained the deep longing for her husband in her heart, which also made her tired of the sun.
In addition, Soong Ching-ling also suffered from serious diseases. Coronary heart disease, liver cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and urticaria were among her health problems in later life. Especially the hives, which made her skin itchy and difficult to sleep day and night.
Urticaria is a hereditary disease in families, and Soong Ching-ling is not the only patient in the family. When hives strike, her skin experiences severe itching, and ultraviolet rays from the sun can worsen the condition. This is one of the reasons she used to pull the curtains in her bedroom.
However, despite suffering from serious illness and the loss of her husband, Soong Ching-ling never gave up. She firmly inherited Dr. Sun Yat-sen's legacy and devoted her life to the cause of China's revolution. Despite the loneliness and pain she once endured, she always presented herself as a strong and great woman.
In her later years, although her illness made her tired of the sun, Soong Ching Ling was still passionate about cooking. Although she has many taboos, she still occasionally makes exceptions when she is in a good mood. In 1976, she sent 100 pounds of hairy crab from Suzhou to her friends and tasted a small pot herself.
For Soong Ching-ling, cooking vegetables is a consolation after her loss of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, and a way for her to look forward to tomorrow. She enjoys cooking in solitude to soothe her inner pain.
All in all, Soong Ching-ling's life is not a glamorous and happy portrayal, she has endured many tribulations and pains. The loss of her husband, the torment of illness, and loneliness left a lingering shadow in her heart. However, she has always been strong and has made great contributions to China. Her name will forever be etched in the pages of history as a great female and patriotic warrior.
