In the Forbidden City, the palace is a real place, but in the vast Palace, there is no place to hang the sign ‘palace’. Therefore, the palace is just a concept, not a specific place. The emperor has thousands of concubines, to get a place in the emperor’s heart is a difficult thing, so they have to fight for favors. Forbidden City where there is no shortage of horror stories câu Competition for favors is not only for the sake of love, but also for the sake of survival. The concubines who were not favored by the emperor or could not bear children, after the death of the emperor, would spend the rest of their lives alone in the palace or in the emperor’s mausoleum until the end of their lives, then they would be buried around them. around the mausoleum. Often the Chinese emperors die due to heavy burdens of hardship, then their beautiful women still have a lot of “inventory”, most of which are very young, only about 18, 20 years old. However, according to the regulations, both, their later lives will only live to worship their husbands and are not allowed to marry other husbands. The palace is considered the “hell on earth” of the old palace maidens After the death of the emperor, the palace maids will be pushed into the forbidden palace for widows, and the young people will be herded into the palace to live to worship their husbands. Here, the palace maids were only allowed to go in and out, read books and then recite poems, or watch the moon and enjoy the moon with the maids and eunuchs. This form of confinement makes the mood of these concubines and maidens often melancholy, depressed, desperate, sleepless, leading to many diseases. Everywhere they live is moldy, full of ash. Most of the concubines entering the palace are not willing to volunteer, they complain to the heavens, constantly screaming, will gradually go crazy and commit suicide, most of them will not have a good ending. Originally considered a place for mental torture, the palace was actually a place to relieve the guilty palace maids What the concubines go through will leave traces in the palace, from scratches on the wall, blood stains on the door, torn window frames, ramshackle tables and chairs that are out of shape… This makes it easy to feel fear, chills The palace is located in a remote place, few people visit, the Emperor and Empress never set foot here. It is also a place to be punished by concubines, so there is no chance to preserve and repair it. Under the destructive force of time, gradually the palace will also be worn down, from wood to weak thin walls, and finally to the stone structure frame. During the Guangxu Dynasty of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Guangxu’s beloved Tran Phi was imprisoned by Empress Dowager Tu Xi in the northern room of the Canh Ky, and then the imperial consort was forced to jump into the well and die. During the Ming Dynasty, the Qianxi Palace to the west of Ngu Hoa Vien was used as the imperial palace. Khach Thi was the nanny of Emperor Minh Hy Tong – Chu Du Hieu. Khach Thi colluded with the eunuch Wei Trung Hien and held a lot of power in the palace. All those who did not like Khac Thi were harmed. As Truong Du Phi had a conversation with Khach Thi, she held hatred in her heart and put a bad word in front of Emperor Hy Tong, saying that the child that Truong Du Phi carried in her was not the emperor’s flesh and blood. After listening to this, Hy Tong sent Truong Du Phi to the imperial palace in the position of Ngu Hoa Vien of the Qing Dynasty. Guest Thi also did not allow people to bring enough food, causing Truong Du Phi to starve to death in the palace. Thanh Phi, another concubine of Hy Tong, had a kind heart and told the emperor Truong Du Phi’s tragic story. Khach Thi learned that she also faked the emperor’s edict and imprisoned Thanh Phi in the palace west of Ngu Hoa Vien. Thanh Phi foresaw this scene and hid food, so he escaped from starvation. After that, some concubines were also detained here. During the reign of Emperor Minh Hien Tong, Empress Ly Muc Ky was also imprisoned in the palace. The special thing is that a future emperor was born here. At that time, Van Quy Phi was favored by Emperor Hien Tong and did not like others to approach him. Those who gave birth to the emperor’s children and even the pregnant Queen Hieu Mu were also brought into the palace. The empress gave birth to Chu Huu Duong and later became Emperor Minh Hieu Tong. With the help of many eunuchs and court ladies, Chu Huu Duong lived in the palace until the age of 6, when he was allowed to enter the palace to receive his father. In addition, a researcher once mentioned “An Lac Duong”, also a leader. Women who are guilty or old and sick are brought here. His thrilling stories are still a mystery to this day This place was originally used to imprison concubines, even witnessed many deaths of disgraced concubines. Therefore, since ancient times, there have been many thrilling and terrifying anecdotes surrounding the palace. There are even many people who have said that they have seen women wearing white clothes with hair tied in the style of the Qing dynasty, crying bitterly and tragically. Is the fact that the palace is not open to visitors also related to spiritual reasons as many people still say? Up to now, the Forbidden City is nearly 600 years old. Every year, this place serves tens of millions of tourists from all over the world. However, the palace at the Forbidden City is still a ‘do not approach’ place. In fact, people only know about the palace through history books and movies.

Minh Hy Tong was the 16th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty from 1620 to 1627. His name at birth was Chu Do Hieu. Minh Hy Tong is the eldest son of Minh Quang Tong. King Minh Quang Tong died after exactly 29 days in the throne. His death is directly linked to the “Hong conviction” and is the shortest current emperor in Ming history, often referred to as the “One-month emperor” in Chinese history. (Royal portrait of Minh Hy Tong)

After his father passed away, Chu Do Hieu ascended to the throne at the age of 15. At that time, this new king did not express any grief over his father’s death. His actions toward his late father were regarded by later historians as filial piety. (Create character Minh Hy Tong in movies)

After his father passed away, Chu Do Hieu ascended to the throne at the age of 15. At that time, this new king did not express any grief over his father’s death. His actions toward his late father were regarded by later historians as filial piety. (Create character Minh Hy Tong in movies)

Because of that, all the main dynasties, Hy Tong handed over to the eunuch Wei Trung Hien along with her nanny, Khach Thi, to hold the main court. (Creating Wei Trung Hien in movies)

Wei Zhongxian, whose real name is Wei Xianzhuang, is one of the most famous and most powerful eunuchs in Chinese history. However, according to historical records, Wei Trung Hien was also illiterate, so he had to ask other small Thai bishops to read the chapter for him. (Illustration)

This eunuch is the leader of the “eunuchs gang” under Minh Hy Tong who disrupted the main dynasty, seized all power in his hands, and destroyed all those who were not on his side. tolerance. The Ming dynasty under Hy Tong’s severe decline was in large part due to Wei Trung Hien. (Illustration)

Minh Hy Tong died in 1627 due to serious illness, his youngest brother ascended to the throne. That was Emperor Minh Tu Tong. (Portrait photo of Minh Tu Thong)