The emperor sent words to express his feelings
Deep in the palace of the Qing Dynasty, the Western painter Lang Shining used his superb skills to paint portraits of the emperor and queen. His paintings not only demonstrated his artistic talent, but also indirectly affected the subtle relationships in the harem.
When Mrs. Fucha entered the palace to visit the queen, she not only brought news from outside the palace, but also brought profound insights into the situation in the harem.She reminded the queen to be wary of the movements of the concubine and Ruyi. As a head wife, she should maintain her nobility and dignity and should not have to deal with trivial matters herself, but should let her subordinates work for her.Mrs. Fucha's words were undoubtedly consolidating the queen's position, and at the same time they also laid the groundwork for the fight in the harem.
While Lang Shining was painting in the palace, his conversation with Ruyi also revealed his unique insights into Western marriage concepts.He believes that in the West, a man can only marry one wife. If the relationship between husband and wife no longer exists, both parties can choose to leave.This concept is undoubtedly a brand new impact for Ruyi, who is deeply bound by traditional marriage.Ruyi thought deeply about this, and she began to question her marriage and status, which also paved the way for her dispute with the emperor.
The emperor did not agree with Ruyi's question. He thought that Ruyi was delusional.However, when Ruyi brought the emperor a portrait she had painted by herself, the emperor was moved by her sincerity.The relationship between the two was sublimated in the subtle disputes and reconciliations.The emperor not only accepted Ruyi's paintings, but also carried the veil she gave him with him. This silent understanding made their relationship even deeper.
However, the fight in the harem did not end.In order to establish her authority, the queen decided to set an example and save money in the palace to curb the extravagance.Although this move was supported by the emperor, it caused dissatisfaction among the concubines.After Ruyi learned that the sachet she got was a defective product, she gained a deeper understanding of the struggle in the harem.
At the same time, the emperor's favor for Ruyi also aroused the jealousy of other concubines.Despite the emperor's efforts to balance the harem, fighting among the concubines continued.In this complicated situation, the relationship between Ruyi and the queen also became delicate.They are each other's supporters and potential rivals.
Castiglione's court paintings not only demonstrated his artistic talent, but also became witnesses of the harem battles.His paintings not only recorded the images of the emperor and empress, but also indirectly affected the subtle relationship in the harem.In this complex and subtle palace life, each concubine is trying to find her own position and way out, and the emperor plays a vital role in it.
