Tag: Harem

The Palace of Neglect, a place of exile for fallen consorts, is a repository of tragic tales. Yet, amidst this cold prison, a strange story unfolds - a consort's miraculous survival after being starved for 15 days captivates and bewilders.

The woman was regarded as one of the most ruthless empresses of the Tang Dynasty, a power-hungry woman who wanted to become the second Empress Wu. With a thirst for power, she plotted the death of a prince and conspired to depose the crown prince. A true manipulator, her actions were driven by a desire to rule, and she stopped at nothing to achieve her ambitions.

Emperor Thanh Thai was not only renowned for his patriotism and unwavering dedication to the anti-French resistance, but he also left a legacy of intriguing tales from his imperial harem. The tales originated from his rather lenient and permissive approach to selecting his concubines, according to historical anecdotes.

History records the shortest-reigning Empress in the Qing Dynasty, who ascended to the throne at the young age of 15 but tragically passed away at the age of 23, just a year after her son's coronation.

Khang Hi is not only praised as a brilliant military leader, but also renowned for his extravagant lifestyle and legendary romantic escapades, making him the most charismatic figure in the history of ancient China.

A "fake" palace eunuch infiltrated the imperial harem, with three thousand beautiful concubines, but did not "defile" himself like a "rat nibbling rice". He spread his lechery throughout the palace, even killing the emperor.

Throughout Chinese history, there is a record of a venomous empress who possessed a terrifyingly jealous nature, inflicting fatal blows upon the emperor's health, leading to his ultimate demise. This tale continues to be passed down through the generations.