1, different grades: The wives and concubines of the Qing emperors were divided into eight grades according to the ancestral system: empress, imperial concubine, concubine, concubine, noble person, perpetual presence and infinite.
2. The number of people set is different: according to the ancestral system, the wives and concubines of the Qing emperor can have one queen, one imperial concubine, two concubines, four concubines and six concubines, and the commitment is always uncertain.
3. In the year of enjoyment, the scale of servants and rituals are different: the queen can be divided into ten maids, one year 1200. The imperial concubine can be divided into eight maids, with an annual interest rate of 820. The princess can be divided into six maids, with an annual interest of 320. Noble people can be divided into fourth-class ladies, with an annual rate of 120. Often divided into maids, there are three maids who are fifty-two years old.
Extended data:
First, the level of empresses.
At the beginning of Taizong, the harem system of "one queen and four concubines" was established. In addition to the queen, there were concubines in the four palaces of Guansui, Linzhi, Yanqing and Yongfu at that time. After sai-jo entered the customs, the harem system was improved. Empress Kun Ning Palace is the center, and there are six east palaces: Ren Jing Palace, Chenggan Palace, Chongcui Palace, Yan Xi Palace, Yonghe Palace and Jingyang Palace. West Sixth Palace: Yongshou Palace, Yikun Palace, Palace of Gathered Elegance, Qixiang Palace, Changchun Palace, Xianfu Palace; Collectively referred to as the "Zodiac", empresses are also graded.
The mother-in-law in the middle palace of the harem holds a phoenix seal on earth. Imperial concubine: add one word, two words and three words. Princess: Add one word, two words and three words. Noble people often promise that among the concubines of the same rank, the two-character concubine is slightly higher than the one-character concubine.
Second, the etiquette of empresses
Above the position of the princess, it can be the theme of a palace, living in the main hall of the East and West Zodiac, controlling the concubines in a palace and having the right to lift the concubines in the palace.
If the first palace has no theme, the highest-ranking person in the palace will temporarily take charge of palace affairs.
The concubines in the harem need to pay their respects to the empress dowager, the toffee, the emperor, the queen and the queen of the palace where they live every day. Other high places can be decided according to the situation.
If a concubine makes a small mistake, she can be grounded in her own palace and can't serve in bed. The number of grounded days is decided by the mistress, but you can't be grounded because of your own selfish interests. Whether it is framed or really wrong, there must be conclusive evidence.
Third, the idea of the empresses and her name.
You can call yourself a queen or a master. The upper class can call themselves concubines, and the lower class can call themselves me. Those above the princess level can call themselves my palace.
Noble people can call their positions like X, or X is always waiting. Those who call themselves handmaiden and XX call themselves me.
Fourth, the show girl draft.
All women from Manchu Eight Banners families between the ages of 13 and 16 must participate in the emperor's conscription every three years. The chosen person must stay in the palace to accompany the emperor, become a concubine, or be blessed by the royal family. Those who have never participated in the draft are not allowed to get married.
The draft was submitted to the emperor by the Ministry of Housing, and the Eight Banners Governor's Office was written immediately after the order was approved. Grass-roots chiefs at all levels of the Eight Banners reported the roster of school-age women layer by layer, summarized it in the Eight Banners Command House, and finally reported it to the emperor by the household department, and the emperor decided the date of reading and approving it. Those who really can't be selected because of illness, disability, ugly appearance, etc., must also take an oath at different levels, state the reasons, and be informed by the Dutong Advisory Office to the emperor. After obtaining permission, they can be exempted from the obligation to be selected and obey their own marriage.
The female practitioners selected by each flag must be sent to the noon gate by mule cart in advance. After the examination, those who enter the palace gate and pass the preliminary examination and the palace examination can leave a card and be awarded the title of maid-in-waiting, and those who have reached the age of 25 can leave the palace. It can be prepared by the master himself, and a few people who are favored by the emperor can promise or often.
Maids are also divided into:
The wet nurse is in charge
Aunt in charge
aunt
Responsible maid
Maids in the palace
In terms of residence, there is one more person in the East and West Zodiacs, each with its own special room, and the following people share it.
References:
People's Network has the most complete harem hierarchy in Qing Dynasty. Maids can leave the palace at the age of 25.