Pictures of men and women born in the Qing palace
The Qing Dynasty was the last feudal dynasty in Chinese history, and the process of selecting concubines and having children in the emperor\’s harem attracted much attention. The Qing palace\’s method of selecting concubines and having children inherited ancient Chinese reproductive medicine, and added some unique techniques and methods. The following is an introduction to the secrets of selecting concubines and giving birth to children in the Qing palace from aspects such as standards for selecting concubines, concubine rituals, nourishing diet, and later stages of childbirth.
Standards for selecting concubines
The standards for selecting concubines in the Qing Dynasty were very strict. First of all, they had to meet the requirements of physical health, physical standards, elegant temperament, dignified character, family status and other aspects. In addition, physical examinations and horoscope calculations were conducted to ensure that the chosen person was suitable for the emperor. At the same time, concubine selection in the Qing Dynasty emphasized the \”set-off\” between concubines, that is, different concubines had different qualities and colors, which made the emperor more excited during sex and increased the chance of successful pregnancy.
Guard of honor for concubines
In the Qing court, the etiquette for concubines was very strict. They had to live in special courtyards and live according to strict regulations. In addition, they are not allowed to leave the palace at will, and can only go out during important festivals or when called. Before giving birth, concubines had to undergo a long period of cleansing to ensure the purity of body and soul. At the same time, they also need to learn fertility knowledge and related skills to increase the chance of pregnancy.
Nurture your diet
In the Qing court, the physical maintenance of concubines was very important. They must continue to exercise, get regular massage, promote blood circulation and improve their immunity. In addition, the diet of concubines is also very special and must be arranged according to different seasons and reproductive cycles, including a reasonable diet, small meals with frequent meals, and foods with high iron content, etc. The most important of these is that in the later stages of childbirth, the concubine needs to consume a large amount of protein and vitamins to promote the growth and health of the fetus.
Postpartum period of childbearing
In the Qing court, the late childbearing period was the most critical stage. Concubines must reduce physical movements and activities as much as possible to avoid excessive fatigue and danger. During the period between childbirth, you must switch to a different lifestyle, including increasing psychological adjustment, reducing life stress, reducing anxiety, etc., to protect the safety of the fetus. Under the traditional \”one person with many palaces\” system, competition among concubines was very fierce. They competed for the emperor\’s favor for the purpose of having children. This was also an important reason for the formation of male-female birth charts in the Qing palace.
Summary
The pictures of male and female concubines selected by the Qing Dynasty are a topic that has attracted widespread attention, and many factors behind it involve factors such as ancient Chinese reproductive medicine, health and fertility knowledge. The standards for selecting concubines in the Qing Dynasty were very strict, and the life of concubines was also very monotonous and strict. At the same time, the concubines’ care and diet are also very important and need to be arranged according to different seasons and fertility cycles. In the later stages of childbirth, it is even more necessary to strengthen protection to protect the safety and health of the fetus. In the end, in the fierce competition, the only winner was the emperor and the court.
