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Why do women in ancient harem always end in tragedy?

As soon as I entered the palace, it was as deep as the sea. Whether you are a princess or a maid-in-waiting, there is no difference in essence. At the same time, most emperors are short-lived because of the so-called spread of branches and leaves and the extension of their children and grandchildren, and they work overtime all day without any rest. The harem concubines are trapped in the palace early and have no freedom and restraint. The harem is also an endless stream of intrigue. Some people were beaten as thieves, their limbs were cut off and they endured all kinds of torture. With the continuous development of time, they lost the beauty of life.

After the death of the emperor, if he gives birth to a child, he can live with the child all his life, but if he doesn't give birth to a son and a half in the palace, he can only be shut up in the palace or buried directly. Every dynasty had different solutions to these empresses. For example, in the Tang Dynasty, if you don't have children, you need to go to Kanye Temple to shave your hair and pray for the inheritance of the Tang Dynasty. I like this better. As early as the Han Dynasty, if once the emperor fell, the concubines who had never given birth in the harem needed to be buried directly, eunuchs would go to the imperial tomb on the day when the emperor was buried, or directly give them poisoned wine.

Second, polygamy, intrigue has a very typical case in history. During the Han Dynasty, Mrs. Qi and Mrs. Qi accompanied Liu Bang to fight everywhere. Although they just played with Liu Bang, they actually traveled around the world, and their original match helped them control the state affairs of the DPRK. Liu Bang also hates Lv Zhi at home. Mrs. Qi was young and beautiful, and at this time she also gave birth to an heir.

However, shortly after Liu Bang's direct death, the affairs with Mrs. Qi will begin to be liquidated, and that's it. Mrs. qi has become a pawn. There is no chance to end his life.