When Cixi sleeps at night, all the eunuchs who serve Cixi should be full of energy and always be vigilant to protect the safety of Lafayette. The ladies-in-waiting and eunuchs who slept with Cixi lasted eleven hours from eight o'clock every night to seven o'clock the next morning. These eleven hours are not so easy. You can close your eyes when you are sleepy, but never fall asleep, let alone lie down.
There are also five ladies-in-waiting, each of whom has her own different tasks. Two ladies-in-waiting are responsible for guarding Palace of Gathered Elegance's door, guarding it all night. To prevent someone from coming in while Cixi was sleeping. The entrance is the locker room. There must be two people here who are concerned about the situation of Cixi's bedroom. Even where Cixi usually worships Buddha, we should arrange a person, also for the convenience of paying attention to Cixi. People here will give out a felt mat so that they can sit down or lie down to have a rest.
And inside is the most critical person, the closest person and the most trusted person of Galeries Lafayette. And the leader of the Fifth Lady. Responsible for recording a life factor of Cixi. For example, when do you go to bed, when do you get up and snore? Have a regular physical examination.
Therefore, Cixi can wear out many maids when she sleeps.