Cixi was the most powerful woman in the late Qing Dynasty. She was above the emperor and could be said to be the true ruler of the late Qing Empire. However, Cixi also had the same difficulties as Cixi. Cixi was in her 26 With the death of Emperor Xianfeng at the age of 18, this woman who combined power and wealth began to live a widowed life.
After so many years, she naturally refused to be lonely, but she could not openly find a lover, and of course she could not remarry. So, how did she spend the empty life in the harem? (1) Widowhood for nearly half a century
Everyone who knows history knows that Empress Dowager Cixi has been a widow for nearly half a century. Apart from her identity, she is also a woman. Many people may think that Cixi’s life is certain. Very happy. In fact, you are wrong. I can only say that since ancient times, all living beings have wanted to live the life of people in the palace. Why don’t the people in the palace not want to live the life of ordinary people?
Life in the palace is not as good as everyone imagines. There are also depression, hesitation, and boring things, especially for someone like Cixi, whose husband died at the age of 26. Think about it and you won’t feel lonely.
The first thing you may think of is that Cixi keeps a lover. In fact, you are wrong. Although this is true, she also has her own pursuits and her own elegant artistic pursuits. Let’s see which of her elegant “special skills” helped her survive the empty life of the harem? (2) The first special skill
The first special skill - "drawing".
According to historical records, whenever Cixi was quiet late at night, she liked to do one thing to relieve her boredom, and that was painting. It was a way for her to relax after a busy day. The "Prosperity and Eternal Spring" painted by Cixi was once exhibited in the Shenyang Forbidden City.
Cixi likes to draw, and very few people must know about it. In real history, Cixi liked to draw very much, and she even asked a painter to teach herself. What’s interesting is that not many authentic paintings have been handed down today. . Of course, historians generally believe that Cixi's behavior was just pretending. If she was really very accomplished in this area, then there must be many paintings that have been handed down and very famous.
Whether she is pretending or really pursuing the art of painting, you have to admit: her artistic attainments in painting are indeed good. (3) The second special skill - "Calligraphy"
In addition to being interested in painting, Cixi was also interested in calligraphy and had certain attainments. Cixi's calligraphy is also very beautiful. The familiar phrase "Pity the hearts of parents all over the world" came from Cixi's hand.
When Cixi’s mother had her 70th birthday, Cixi did not have time to attend her mother’s birthday, so she wrote a poem to her mother: “The love between parents is the truest in the world, and the tears and blood melt into the bodies of their children. I’m sorry. Try your best to become a son, pity the hearts of parents in the world!" It can be seen that everyone is born with a human heart.