The Forbidden City in Beijing, feudal China did not have a toilet. Many people are curious how kings and harems deal with ‘sadness’ and how to keep the palace clean.
The Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, was the residence of 24 kings of the Ming and Qing dynasties. During that time, this royal palace kept many great secrets. 
Among these, the Forbidden City has 9,999 rooms. Although there are many large rooms for kings and harems including thousands of beautiful concubines, palace maids and eunuchs, there is not a toilet inside this palace. 
From here, many people can’t help but wonder how kings and harems living in the Forbidden City deal with “sadness”. 
According to research by experts, Chinese people in feudal times used potties when toilets had not yet appeared. 
Inside the residence of the king, queen and concubines in the Forbidden City, there is a place called “pure room”. 
The ancients often used a curtain or screen to separate the outside space from the “pure room” as well as ensure privacy for the owner. 
The potty used to deal with “sadness” is usually large in size and has a lid. Inside there are vegetable ash and flavorings. 
After the owner uses it, the eunuch will clean the waste in the potty and transfer it to the person in charge. 
Every day, some eunuchs would come to collect and transport waste in large wooden crates. They took them outside the Forbidden City to handle. 
Thanks to that, the Forbidden City is always clean and fragrant without the unpleasant stench of the toilet. Invite readers to watch the video: New tricks to bring Chinese people into the country illegally. Source: VTV24.
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