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At the end of the Qing Dynasty, the eunuch once revealed: When serving nobles at night, one thing must be hidden in the shoes, otherwise it will be difficult to save one's life
In the depths of the court at the end of the Qing Dynasty, the night was like thick ink, silently devouring all light. In this seemingly peaceful but secretly murderous world, the lives of eunuchs are full of hardships and dangers. Not only do they have to face heavy labor, but they also have to carefully serve those nobles who are in power in the dead of night. Behind this, there is a little-known secret - when serving nobles at night, you must hide something in your shoes, otherwise your life will not be guaranteed.
Li Ming, an old eunuch who has been in the palace for many years, has been shuttling through all corners of the palace in fear for countless silent nights. He knew very well that in this place where power was intertwined and deceitful people were told, the slightest carelessness would lead to death. Therefore, he not only paid attention everywhere on weekdays, but also secretly prepared a life-saving thing when serving nobles at night.
It was a silent night, and the moonlight shone through the clouds and sprinkled on the bluestone slabs of the court, reflecting dappled light and shadow. Li Ming held the tray in his hand and cautiously walked into the bedroom of a nobleman. He knew that this noble man was withdrawn and moody, and he would be furious at the slightest mistake. Therefore, he is always ready for all kinds of unexpected situations.
Li Ming knelt in front of the nobleman's bed and respectfully offered carefully prepared refreshments. However, the noble man did not seem satisfied, he frowned and waved his hand to knock over the tray. The sound of porcelain shattering was particularly harsh in the silence of the night. Li Ming was shocked in his heart, knowing that the noble man was about to get angry.
Sure enough, the noble man sat up abruptly, pointed at Li Ming's nose and scolded. Although Li Ming was scared in his heart, he knew that he had to remain calm at this time. He knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing to admit his mistake, hoping to appease the nobleman's anger.
However, the nobleman did not quell his anger because of this. The more he scolded, the more fierce he became, and even began to push Li Ming. Li Ming knew that something was wrong, and he quickly stepped back, while secretly clenching the dagger hidden in the sole of his shoe. This is a self-defense thing that he secretly made at the beginning of his entry into the palace, and he hides it in the soles of his shoes on weekdays in case of emergency.
Just as the nobleman was about to make a move on Li Ming, Li Ming suddenly turned over and dodged the nobleman's attack. Then, he quickly drew his dagger and rushed towards the nobleman. The nobleman was shocked when he saw this, and hurriedly retreated. Li Ming took the opportunity to step forward and put the dagger on the nobleman's neck.
The entire dormitory fell into deathly silence in an instant. The nobleman and Li Ming looked at each other, their eyes full of horror and incomprehension. In the end, the noble man was the first to break the silence, and he asked in a trembling voice, "You...... Why are you doing this? ”
Li Ming took a deep breath and replied calmly, "I'm just here to protect myself. At court, the life of the eunuchs was fraught with danger and uncertainty. If I hadn't been prepared for any eventuality, I'd have lost my life long ago. ”
After listening to Li Ming's words, the noble man was silent for a moment. He realized that he was harsh and cruel to the eunuchs in ordinary times, and he also understood the hardships and difficulties of the eunuchs' life in the court. He finally put down the items in his hand and let Li Ming leave the dormitory.
Since then, Li Ming's life in the court has gradually become more stable. But he has not forgotten the experience of that night, nor the dagger hidden in the sole of his shoe. He used his own experience to tell the other eunuchs that in the dangerous place of the palace, only by being vigilant and self-protective at all times can they survive.
Although this story takes place in the court of the late Qing Dynasty, what it reveals is the commonality and universal phenomenon of human nature. In real life, we often face various dangers and challenges. Therefore, we need to always be vigilant and self-preservation, and learn to use wisdom and courage to deal with various unexpected situations. At the same time, this story reminds us that respecting and treating others with kindness is the cornerstone of building a harmonious society.
A few takeaways
Be vigilant at all times: No matter what the circumstances, we should always be vigilant and self-preservation. Only in this way can you react quickly in the event of danger and protect your own safety.
Respect for others: Respect for others is the cornerstone of building a harmonious society. We should abandon the prejudice of power and status, treat everyone equally, and give them the dignity and rights they deserve.
Wisdom and courage: When facing difficulties and challenges, we need to use wisdom and courage to deal with them. Through calm analysis and decisive action, we can find the best way to solve the problem.
Finally, let's consider a question: Have you ever faced similar dangers and challenges in real life? How did you cope? By sharing your experiences and ideas, we can discuss together how to better cope with life's challenges and difficulties.