In the depths of the ancient palace, mysterious and ceremonial sleeping scenes are staged every night. Are you curious about why the ancient concubines had to strip off their clothes and wrap their bodies in quilts and be carried in by the eunuchs when they were sleeping? Today, let us unveil this mystery together.
In ancient times, the emperor's harem was a world of competition and rules. The Jingshifang, an institution dedicated to managing the emperor's private life, held a pivotal position in the harem. Although its power was limited, it made many concubines compete with each other, hoping to gain the favor of the emperor through its hand.
So, why did the concubine wrap herself in a quilt when she went to bed? There is actually a deep reason behind this. In ancient societies, the security of the royal palace was particularly important. In order to ensure the safety of the emperor and prevent assassination, the concubines who served in the bed had to strip naked and be carried into the palace by the eunuchs wrapped in quilts. In this way, even if a concubine has bad intentions, she will not be able to hide a sharp weapon to threaten the emperor.
In addition, the Honorable Chambers also strictly managed the time when the emperor had intercourse. Whenever the appointed time came, the eunuch in charge of the matter would alert the emperor outside the door. If the emperor does not respond, the eunuch will remind him again after a while. If the emperor still does not answer when reminded for the second time, the eunuch even has the right to enter the room and rob people, which is also the origin of "the emperor is not anxious and the eunuch is in a hurry".
What's even more interesting is that the concubine who sleeps must get in from the foot of the bed, and cannot lift the quilt to get into bed. When they were done, they had to be carried away as they had come. This peculiar rule not only reflects the strict hierarchy of the harem, but also shows the emperor's absolute control over power.
The influence of the worship room is also reflected in the brand that manages the concubines. If they wanted their brands to be easier to be turned over by the emperor, the concubines often needed to rely on the power of eunuchs. The eunuchs can affect the probability of the concubine being flopped by adjusting the position of the brand.
Finally, there are special eunuchs who keep a detailed record of when the emperor has honored which concubine and whether or not they have left the dragon species. If the emperor decided not to stay, the eunuch would hold down an acupuncture point on the concubine's waist and hips to ensure that she would not become pregnant.
Through these revelations, it is not difficult for us to find that the rules of the ancient concubines are not only a guarantee for the safety of the emperor, but also a maintenance of the order of the harem. Behind these rules, there is a reflection of the hierarchy and power structure of ancient society. Nowadays, when we look back on these histories, we can't help but sigh at the wisdom and intentions of the ancients.