First, Cixi has a three-story place in the drama.
In the Summer Palace, Cixi ordered the construction of three stages, each with 10 stages. Sometimes Cixi will let the actors on each floor act for her alone at the same time. Which one she likes to see, in a specific position, which one to see. I think only Cixi can think of it. How noisy it is for so many people to perform at the same time!
Secondly, the tableware for daily use such as eating and eating fruits is made by special technology.
When Cixi eats, there will be someone to try the dishes for her. The chopsticks used for food tasting are all made of pure silver, and the patterns on the chopsticks are quite exquisite. Moreover, Cixi's fruit bowl is quite beautiful, with patterns carved in pure silver outside, glass interlayer inside and pure gold inside. The hollow fruit basket made of these three layers is really beautiful and practical.
I really admire those ancient craftsmen. It is admirable to be able to make such exquisite objects without any advanced technology.
Third, the exhibits in the harem are also quite luxurious.
Cixi really didn't leave anything to eat, drink and be merry. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, she would continue to collect what she liked. Her harem houses many western objects. I specially invited a western painter to paint for her, and asked her personal chef to prepare many dishes for herself on her birthday.
Cixi is really famous for loving herself. She usually has the habit of drinking human milk. She thinks that drinking human milk can keep young forever. I think Cixi's life is the most luxurious and detail-oriented person in the historical harem.