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In the resplendor of the palace, the life of the concubines is not as beautiful as the outside world imagined. Their daily life is full of complicated court rules and power struggles, and one of the most delicate issues is the days of the month - the visit of the great aunt.
On a dark and windy night, the bell rang out in the palace. All the concubines knew that this was a signal for the emperor to choose a concubine to sleep in. However, for concubines who happen to have menstruation, this bell is undoubtedly a problem.
There is a concubine named Qingyu who is facing such a dilemma at the moment. Her aunt arrived unexpectedly, and the bell rang just in time. Qing Yu had mixed feelings in her heart, she knew that if she concealed this matter and insisted on going to bed, in case she was discovered by the emperor, not only would she fall out of favor, but she might even affect the family. However, if you do not go, you may be seen as disobeying.
In the court, the menstrual cycle of concubines was an extremely sensitive topic. There is no explicit rule on whether menstruating concubines can be exempted from bedtime, which creates a vague gray area. Qing Yu knew that her decisions could affect her future fate.
She chose to be honest. Qing Yu quietly revealed his situation to the eunuch sent by the emperor, hoping that the emperor would be considerate. The eunuch looked embarrassed, but still reported the situation to the emperor.
After hearing this, the emperor was silent for a long time. He didn't blame Qing Yu, but he didn't make it clear whether he would continue to pamper her. After that, although Qing Yu's treatment did not change significantly, she could feel a subtle change in the emperor's attitude towards her.
The story quickly spread among the concubines, some sympathetic to Qing Yu's plight, while others were secretly glad that they had not encountered such a predicament. But in any case, this story is a wake-up call for all concubines: in the imperial palace, even the emperor's favorite concubines are not fully in control of their own destiny.
Qing Yu's experience not only reveals the plight of ancient concubines, but also reflects the injustice of society towards women at that time. At that time, even in the palace, it was difficult for women to get rid of the constraints and prejudices brought by their menstrual cycles.
Back to the original question: "In ancient times, when the concubine came to the eldest aunt, did she still have to go to bed?" The answer may vary from person to person and from time to time. But Qing Yu's story tells us that in that era, even concubines of noble status could not get rid of the physical shackles of women. Their fate is often governed by rules and traditions. This is not only the personal tragedy of Qingyu, but also the sorrow of all women in that era.
This story leaves us with a profound warning: in any era, we should pay attention to the rights and status of women. Women should enjoy equal rights and respect, both in the palace and in the people. At the same time, we should also reflect on the rules and traditions that seem to be taken for granted, are they really reasonable, and are they really in line with the needs of human nature?
Qing Yu's story is a microcosm of history, which gives us a glimpse of the dilemmas and challenges faced by women in ancient times. In today's era, we should cherish every progress and rights made by women, and strive to promote the development of gender equality.