We often think that kings, nobles, or the wealthy would have large, luxurious bedrooms. However, in reality, many royal palaces and wealthy homes have relatively small bedrooms. The Forbidden City in Beijing, China, is one of the largest palace complexes in the world, with an area of 720,000 square meters and a total of 9,999 rooms. Surprisingly, the king’s bedroom is only 9.9 square meters, and even the emperor’s dragon bed is not larger than usual. Not only is the emperor’s bed narrow, but the beds of the queen and concubines are also not large.
There are four reasons why grand palaces and mansions have small bedrooms:
Small bedrooms preserve energy
Have you ever noticed that if a house is large but has few people, it feels cold when you enter? The larger the house, the more energy it requires. This means that the smaller the space, the less energy is needed. Using smaller materials is also a way to fill the empty space and reduce the coldness. Therefore, the larger the house, the more energy the body consumes. If a room is too large, it is not convenient for energy gathering. When a person uses too much energy to fill the space of a large house, the body consumes more energy, and the body naturally becomes weaker. If the emperor’s energy dissipates too much, the weakest individuals will be harmed, and the worst-case scenario is the destruction of the country.
Small bedrooms combat cold weather
In the winter, rooms tend to be cold and need to be heated. The larger the room, the longer and more difficult it is to heat. When we sleep, we cannot wear many warm clothes, so we feel colder. Therefore, living in a relatively small bedroom is also a way to combat the cold. In the past, warmth was obtained by burning coal and firewood, but now people use heaters and air conditioning. No matter how, a smaller room warms up faster, while a larger room takes longer and consumes more fuel.
Small bedrooms ensure safety and prevent assassinations
For the protection of the emperor, especially considering the safety of the emperor at night, it is not appropriate to build an overly large bedroom that may provide opportunities for assassins and be harder to protect.
A small room allows for better observation of the entire room. Therefore, building a small bedroom is also for the sake of safety, as guests would find it difficult to enter the palace, but precautions must be made before it happens.
Large bedrooms make a person feel lonely
When a person is small in a large room with few people, they feel small and lonely, and their mood will not be good, resulting in a drop in energy. Moreover, when sleeping in a large room, one may feel disoriented and lack a sense of security. As an emperor, during the day, one is busy with state affairs, and in the evening, if there is no concubine to accompany, suddenly transitioning from a bustling scene to a quiet room will result in a change in mood, possibly causing discomfort and loneliness.
For these reasons, grand palaces exude magnificence and grandeur, but the bedrooms are small, not for the sake of thrift, but to protect oneself and provide a better sleeping environment for the occupants.
In terms of feng shui, many people believe that large bedrooms are not good for energy gathering, which can affect the luck and fortune of the family.
This information is for reference and contemplation.
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