The secrets of the palace have always been reverie. Minglan and Xiao Qin, who are both Mrs. Fate, are wearing very different costumes, and what kind of doorway is contained in this? Could it be that the titles of the two are different? Or is it due to their birth and status? Let's take a look at it and see what kind of story is hidden behind this!
The origin of the Lady of the Commandment
It is said that a long, long time ago, when the ancestors were still living in the primitive tribal era, the status of men and women was actually equal. Men are responsible for hunting and guarding, while women are responsible for household chores and childcare. With the progress of society, human beings began to settle down and farm, and the division of labor between men and women gradually solidified.
By the Xia and Shang periods, the status of women began to decline. It is recorded in the "Shangshu Yixun": "Women are obedient and selfless. "Women are required to obey their husbands absolutely and not to interfere in family matters. However, the status of aristocratic women in this period was still relatively special, and they were able to inherit family property and participate in politics.
In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the status of women declined further. Confucianism began to rise, and Confucius put forward the view that "men and women do not sit at the same table at the age of seven, and men and women do not kiss each other", and the education of men and women was separated, and the status of women was much worse than before.
In the Han and Han dynasties, the status of women rebounded. The society of the Han Dynasty was relatively open, women were free to choose their careers, and even untouchable women could change their fate through their artistic expertise. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, talented women such as Ban Zhao and Ban Zhao appeared, and their literary works had a profound impact on later generations.
During the Sui and Tang dynasties, Buddhism and Taoism became popular, and the status of women was further improved. At that time, there were many female poets and lyricists, such as Li Qingzhao and Li Yu. However, most of them came from noble or official families.
The Song Dynasty was the period when the status of women was at its lowest. Physicists Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi put forward the idea of "husband authority and wife subordination", believing that wives should be absolutely obedient to their husbands. The wives and mothers of Song officials were given the title of "诰命" as a way to improve their social status.
In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the status of women improved. In the Ming Dynasty, there were many female writers, such as Feng Yansi, Gu Zhenguan, etc. In the Qing Dynasty, there was a "Dream of Red Mansions" with a large number of talented women.
Minglan 's fateful costume
When it comes to Minglan 's fateful clothing, I have to start with her background. Minglan was originally a little concubine, her father died early, and her mother also died when she was young, so she could only send people under the fence and rely on the Sheng family's alms.
Fortunately, the Sheng family did not abuse her, but gave her a good education. Minglan has been smart and studious since she was a child, and has a special talent for poetry and songs. Her talent was soon appreciated by Lin Daiyu, the mother of the Sheng family, and Lin Daiyu focused on cultivating her.
The Ming Orchid in her youth bloomed like a spring flower in the Sheng family. She is not only talented and beautiful, but also has extraordinary courage and wit. In the battle of the Yanwang Palace, it was Minglan who was alone, risking her life to send the rescue talisman to the palace, which solved the urgent need for the Zhao dynasty.
The merit is high and the lord is shocked, and Minglan was awarded the second-grade order of the lady of Yongjia County, which is well deserved. As a concubine from a humble background, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to receive this award.
Minglan 's fateful costume is naturally commensurate with her identity. What she was wearing was a cyan Zhai robe, embroidered with nine lines of Zhai bird patterns, which was extraordinary. This kind of Zhai Yi was originally the exclusive clothing of the queen, second only to the robe, and was the highest level of dress for the wife of the Hou Ye and the crown princess.
Minglan wears a Zhai crown that matches Zhai's clothes, and the crown is inlaid with precious jadeite, pearls and other gemstones. The whole appearance is simply indescribably rich.
What's even more amazing is that Minglan 's fateful costume is seven or eight points similar to the queen's robe. The robe is embroidered with phoenix patterns, and Minglan Zhai's clothes are Zhai bird patterns, both of which represent noble patterns. The system of the two is also similar, the only difference is that Minglan is slightly inferior to the robe.
It can be seen that Minglan is not only expensive and luxurious, but also contains royal grace. This honor is the highest affirmation of Minglan's outstanding achievements.
Wearing this commandment uniform, Minglan once walked in the imperial city, attracting the sideways eyes and envy of countless people. Some people even thought that she was the queen and came to see her. This scene is enough to see Minglan was extremely honored at that time.
However, this glory is not exclusive to Minglan alone. Her husband Gu Tingye has also made outstanding achievements, and the two can be said to be a perfect match. With the support of such a husband and wife, the future of the Sheng family is naturally just around the corner.
Xiao Qin's fateful costume
Unlike Minglan 's edict costume, Xiao Qin's edict costume was more simple and simple. This has to start with Xiao Qin's life experience.
Xiao Qin's family was originally a concubine of the Gu family, and her background was not prominent. Her fate was also once bumpy, and she was almost reduced to a cheap concubine in the family.
Fortunately, Xiao Qin's family gave birth to Gu Tingyu, the eldest son of the Gu family. With the advantage of this heir, she soon made a name for herself in the Gu family, and was finally appreciated by the old Gu Ye and accepted as the main room.
Not long after Xiao Qin's family was promoted to the main room, the Gu family suffered an accident. Lao Gu Ye was dismissed and investigated for embezzlement and bribery, and the family was in trouble for a while.
This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Xiao Qin's family. She thought she could sit back and relax, but unexpectedly, fate struck again.
At this juncture, Gu Tingye, the son of the Xiao Qin clan, unexpectedly won the champion and the first, and became a dignitary in the court in one fell swoop. In order to maintain the honor of the family, Gu Tingye wanted to apply for a decree for his mother Xiao Qin as soon as possible.
However, the application for the decree is not so simple. According to the rules, if the mother is not ordained, the wife cannot be ordained first. In order to get a decree for Minglan , Gu Tingye had to apply for a decree for Xiao Qin's clan first.
In this way, although Xiao Qin's background was low, he also unexpectedly won the honor of the second grade. However, the costume she wore was very different from Minglan .
Xiao Qin's edict costume is more like a court dress, with a cyan round-necked and large-sleeved shirt inside. This style is somewhat similar to the official uniforms of officials, with a strong work atmosphere.
In contrast, Minglan Zhai's clothes are more luxurious and elegant. After all, Minglan won this honor by virtue of her actual merits, and Xiao Qin's edict was more of a "leak".
However, although Xiao Qin's edict suit is simple, it is not useless. The phoenix crown and veil she wears on her head is the exclusive symbol of the wives.
When Xiao Qin's family wore this edict costume to the court, it attracted the side eyes of many people. Some people even thought that she was a noble lady who had come to attend some important ceremony, and they all bowed respectfully.
Looking at the costumes of Minglan and Xiao Qin's fate, although they are all exclusive costumes of the fateful woman, but if you taste it carefully, there is an obvious difference. Among them, there are naturally some doorways.
First of all, some clues can be seen from the standard of clothing. The Zhai clothes worn by Minglan were originally the queen's exclusive dresses, second only to the robes, which can be described as extremely luxurious. And Xiao Qin's blue big-sleeved shirt is more like a court dress, with a strong work atmosphere.
It is not difficult to see that Minglan 's edict clothing is a symbol of her noble glory and a manifestation of the royal love. And Xiao Qin's clothing more reflects her duties and missions as a lady of the command.
Secondly, judging from the identity and status of the two, Minglan and Xiao Qin are also very different. Minglan was originally a concubine from a humble background, but with her extraordinary courage and talent, she won the emperor's favor in one fell swoop. Her commanding costume is the highest affirmation of her outstanding feats.
In contrast, Xiao Qin's edict title seems to be a bit of a "leak". She was originally just a concubine of the Gu family, and she was promoted to the main room by giving birth to the eldest son. The reason why he was able to get the decree was more because Gu Tingye had to do it as a last resort in order to ask for a seal for Minglan.
It can be said that Minglan deserves his fateful costume, while Xiao Qin's is slightly abrupt. The status of the two is naturally dictated, and the difference between clothing is not difficult to understand.
Moreover, from the point of view of the meaning of the clothing, the costumes of Minglan and Xiao Qin's orders also have their own meanings. Minglan 's Zhai Yi means that she has won the highest glory of the royal family, and her future is bright, and she will definitely make great progress all the way.
And Xiao Qin's court dress style means that she needs to work diligently and strive to make up for her shortcomings. After all, her title is not completely justified, and she still needs to rely on her own performance to prove that she is well-deserved.
Finally, judging from the details of the costumes, the two of them also have their own characteristics. Minglan Zhai's clothes are embroidered with nine lines of Zhai bird patterns, implying her nobility and extraordinary. And Xiao Qin's court clothes are not too decorated, but more simple and generous.
However, the phoenix crown and veil worn on Xiao Qin's head is also the exclusive symbol of the wives. This may also imply that although her title is a bit abrupt, she has also received royal recognition and affirmation after all.
Analysis of the metaphor of clothing
Through the analysis of the costumes of Minglan and Xiao Qin's fate, it is not difficult to find that the costumes of the two are actually a metaphor for their respective fates.
Let's take a look at Minglan first. A concubine from a humble background should have had a bad fate. But with her extraordinary courage and talent, she not only married into the family of the powerful of the dynasty, but also rescued the emperor by herself, and was awarded the honor of the second rank of the lady of Yongjia County.
The Zhai Yi she wore was originally the queen's exclusive dress, second only to the robe. The luxury and luxury of this kind of clothing is the highest affirmation of Minglan outstanding merits. It can be said that Minglan deserves her fateful costume, and all her glory is earned by virtue of her own strength and courage.
And Xiao Qin's fateful costume is a metaphor for her fate, which is more of a "leak". She was originally just a small concubine of the Gu family, and her status was humble. The reason why he was able to get the decree was more because Gu Tingye had to do it as a last resort in order to ask for a seal for Minglan.
Xiao Qin's court-style costume means that she needs to work diligently and strive to make up for her shortcomings. After all, her title is not completely justified, and she still needs to rely on her own performance to prove that she is well-deserved.
However, the phoenix crown and veil worn on Xiao Qin's head is also the exclusive symbol of the wives. This may also imply that although her title is a bit abrupt, she has also received royal recognition and affirmation after all. It's just that this recognition is more based on the fact that she gave birth to her eldest son.
From another point of view, the fateful costumes of Minglan and Xiao Qin's also reflect the fate of ancient women.
Minglan can be described as the epitome of ancient talents, she rewrote her destiny with her talent and courage. Xiao Qin, on the other hand, is more like a portrayal of an ordinary woman, whose fate is more dependent on her husband and son.
However, no matter which one it is, receiving the honor of the edict is a great affirmation and encouragement for ancient women. It not only represents the promotion of status, but also means that women can also make a difference in society.
In this way, the costumes of Ming Lan and Xiao Qin's orders have become a microcosm of the elevation of women's status in ancient times. They have witnessed the process of women's rights and interests from being suppressed to gradually emancipating, and also reflect the continuous attention of society to the status of women.