Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about a very interesting story, about how an ordinary woman was closely connected with the family of a great man in the changing years and became the protagonist of a good story in Chinese history. Want to know how an ordinary nanny became an indispensable figure in Chairman Mao's family? Let's uncover the veil of history and explore the story behind this extraordinary woman!
Back in the 1920s of the last century, China's society was turbulent, and it was a period of frequent struggles between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. In this context, there is an ordinary woman from Hunan, her name is Chen Yuying. Chen Yuying was originally just an ordinary peasant girl, but in order to make a living, she had to leave her barren hometown and work as a nanny in a wealthy family in Changsha to seek a stable life.
At that time, Chen Yuying did not know that her fate was about to be completely changed by a special employer. In the cold winter of 1926, Chen Yuying came to the home of a lady named Yang Kaihui to work as a nanny through an acquaintance. Yang Kaihui is not an ordinary person, she is Mao Zedong's wife, and Mao Zedong is the great leader who later led China to a new life.
When they first met, Chen Yuying was attracted by Yang Kaihui's temperament. Yang Kaihui's hair is short and does not wrap small feet, which is completely different from the traditional image of women at that time. Yang Kaihui said to Chen Yuying: "Here, we don't distinguish each other, you treat yourself as a part of our family." This kind of equal and open-minded attitude made Chen Yuying feel both surprised and warm.
Since then, Chen Yuying's days in the Mao family are no longer just a simple nanny. She witnessed many important historical moments, including the secret meetings of revolutionary comrades who came and went to and from the Mao family. Although she didn't understand the political topics they were talking about, she knew that these were important things about the future of the country. She silently supported on the side, whether it was serving tea and water, or preparing supper for them late at night, Chen Yuying did her best.
Mao Zedong's respect and trust for Chen Yuying is also obvious. Whenever Chen Yuying prepares food for everyone in the evening, Mao Zedong always tells her to keep a copy for herself, which makes Chen Yuying feel the warmth of home.
However, Chen's life has not always been smooth sailing. As the primary caregiver of three children, she has taken on the responsibility of education and discipline. Although Yang Kaihui was busy with revolutionary work, she attached great importance to the education of her children, and she often said to Chen Yuying: "These three children, you can discipline them as you please." This trust has given Chen Yuying a status different from other nannies in the Mao family. She is not only a caregiver for the children, but also an indispensable member of the family. She has a particularly deep relationship with Mao Anying and Mao Anqing, and is often called "Yuying's mother" by children. As the children grew up, Chen Yuying was both a strict teacher and a loving mother, and her teaching taught the children many life skills and moral principles.
The giant wheel of history is rolling forward, and Chen Yuying's era is full of change and uncertainty. In the 1930s, as the situation at home deteriorated, life for Mao Zedong and Yang Kaihui became increasingly difficult. In this case, Chen Yuying's role has changed from a simple family helper to a strong woman who protects her children in a crisis.
In 1949, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, Chen Yuying's life underwent earth-shaking changes. She moved with the Mao family to Zhongnanhai in Beijing, a place that was not only the political center of New China, but also the birthplace of countless power stories. There, although Chen Yuying still maintains a low-key lifestyle, her influence on the Mao family is self-evident.
In the 1950s, as Mao Anying grew into a young man, his feelings for Chen Yuying were still deep. Whenever "Yuying's mother" is mentioned, Mao Anying is always full of gratitude. Chen Yuying's love for this former little master has never changed. Even though Mao Anying was busy with political work, the two still communicated frequently, and Mao Anying always took the time to sit down and chat with Chen Yuying as much as possible to share his thoughts and confusion.
During Chen Yuying's days in Zhongnanhai, she also witnessed many national events. Although she is not directly involved in politics, her presence provides a warm haven for the Mao family. Even in the eyes of the outside world, she is just an ordinary nanny, but in the hearts of the Mao family, she is the guardian of the family and an important person who conveys love and care.
One day in 1957, Chen Yuying was mistaken for an outsider at the gate of Zhongnanhai, a scene that may seem like a small episode in the eyes of many people. But in fact, it reflects Chen Yuying's low-key, unpretentious attitude to life. Even living in the center of power, Chen Yuying has always maintained her true colors and is not fascinated by glitz, which is commendable.
As time passed, Chen Yuying gradually aged, but her status in the Mao family never changed. Until his later years, when Mao Anying saw Chen Yuying again, he was full of emotion and cried. This scene is enough to show how heavy Chen Yuying's weight is in the Mao family, especially in Mao Anying's heart.