After we went through the period of slavery, after moving towards the feudal dynasty, there was always a clear class system in society. Although some people put forward the view that "princes and princes will have a kind of Xiangning", before the emergence of the imperial examination system, "filial piety and honesty" was the only way to select talents.
Filial piety, that is, the recommendation of talents by folk celebrities, but this method is often easy to be monopolized by clans. In order to improve their lives, many Shu people choose to become slaves and maids of the clan.
As a result, a large number of maids and servants emerged in ancient society. Among them, the duty of the "maid in the room" is to take care of the daily life of the husband and wife. So, when a husband and wife sleep together, will it feel awkward to let the maid stay by the bedside? Next, we'll explore this question.
Classification of maids
In ancient times, if a family wanted to hire a servant, it needed not only money, but also certain conditions. For example, no one in the family has gained fame, and even if they are rich, they are not allowed to hire a servant. This is because ancient China has always implemented a policy of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce, and the order of scholars, farmers, industry, and merchants reflects the social reality of the time.
Despite this, there was still a strict classification of servants in ancient times, including the chief housekeeper, the dowry maid, the rough maid, etc. The chief butler is responsible for assisting the lady and the lord in the affairs of the house; The dowry maid usually accompanies the wife from a young age, and although the relationship between master and servant is actually like a sister; Rough workers are mainly responsible for housework.
Of all the servants, the maid was particularly special. Its room is connected to the master's room, and the responsibilities are self-evident. In ancient times, this kind of maid was often called "girl", with a special status, between a maid and a concubine.
A maid through the room
In general, the ancient maid system has distinct characteristics of the times. Although modern society has undergone earth-shaking changes, we should still respect history and cherish the present.
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