1. Personal introduction

According to Qing Dynasty history books and Qing palace archives, Concubine Li (1837-1890) Tatara was one of the concubines of Emperor Xianfeng of Emperor Wenzong of Qing Dynasty. Concubine Li, Imperial Concubine Li, and Imperial Concubine Zhuang Jing all refer to the same person, and the three titles are different posthumous titles awarded by three generations of emperors. The daughter of Qinghai, who was in charge, was born on February 27, the seventeenth year of Daoguang (1837). She was 6 years younger than Emperor Xianfeng, 2 years younger than Cixi, and the same age as Ci'an. In the first year of Xianfeng (1851), Concubine Li and Cixi were selected together. Concubine Li was named Li Guiren, and Cixi was named Lan Guiren. In the second year of Xianfeng (1852), they both entered the palace at the same time. In the fourth year of Xianfeng (1854), on December 24, the cabinet was ordered to confer the title of concubine Li, while Cixi was conferred the title of concubine Yi. On the ninth day of May in the fifth year of Xianfeng (1855), the cabinet was notified that Concubine Li gave birth to the emperor's eldest daughter (Princess Rongan Gulun) for Emperor Xianfeng. Three days later, she was promoted to Concubine Li. On December 28, Wen Qing, a scholar of the University, was appointed as the chief envoy, and Lin Kui, the Minister of Rites, was appointed as the deputy envoy to perform the canonization ceremony. On March 23, the sixth year of Xianfeng (1856), Cixi gave birth to the emperor's eldest son Zai Chun, who later became Emperor Tongzhi. She was promoted to Concubine Yi on the same day, which was obviously several levels higher than Concubine Li. Less than three months after the death of Emperor Xianfeng, Emperor Tongzhi, who ascended the throne in October of the 11th year of Xianfeng, was grateful that Concubine Li had served Emperor Xianfeng for many years and gave birth to a eldest princess. She was like the Holy Mother Empress Dowager and repaid her kindness. Cixi took the name of Emperor Tongzhi. , because "Concubine Li served the emperor for many years and gave birth to a eldest princess", I respectfully promoted her to the title of concubine Li, surpassing the rank of concubine and rising to two levels at a time.

2. The ending of Concubine Li

In fact, anyone who has gone to Li Fei’s mausoleum will feel that the film and television drama "Listen to the Government Behind the Curtain" is inconsistent with the facts. In fact, Concubine Li in history He died due to illness and had nothing to do with Cixi.

Concubine Li is not as good at singing and dancing as in the film. On the contrary, Concubine Li always takes medicine. Over the years, Concubine Li was weak and sick and often took medicine. Therefore, Cixi was certainly not as jealous of her as in the film. On the contrary, she loved and cared for her even more. She was still willing to show kindness to those members of the royal family who did not pose a threat to her status. However, Concubine Li's body still did not allow her to survive. She died in the 16th year of Guangxu ( 1890) died of illness on November 15th at the age of 54. On the third day after her death, Emperor Guangxu personally went to the golden coffin to drink wine and salute. Her golden coffin is temporarily placed at Tamura Funeral Palace. On April 18, the 19th year of Guangxu (1893), Concubine Li's golden coffin was buried in the Dingling Concubine's Garden in the Eastern Tomb of the Qing Dynasty. The backyard of this concubine's palace has 15 treasure roofs, divided into three rows. Concubine Li's crown was located in the middle of the first row, the most prestigious position in this garden. If Cixi had really persecuted her in this way, how could she have allowed Concubine Li to enter the royal mausoleum after her death? I'm afraid she wouldn't even be able to enter the royal mausoleum. When she came in, Cixi would find a place to bury her hastily.

The daughter born to Concubine Li was the only daughter of Emperor Xianfeng, so she was loved by Emperor Xianfeng, the two queen mothers and their concubines. In the ninth year of Tongzhi (1870), she was named Princess Rongan Gulun. Qing Dynasty system: Only the daughter of the queen can be named Princess Gu Lun, and the daughter of a concubine can only be named Princess Heshuo. According to this rule, the queen's daughter can only be named "Princess Gulun", and the daughter of the concubine can only be named "Princess Heshuo". Normally, the daughter born to Concubine Li should be named Princess Heshuo, but Cixi made an exception and named her Princess Rong'an Gulun, which shows that the Queen Mother of the two palaces' love for her is not ordinary, but the best. Concubine Li died of illness at the age of 54 and was buried in Dongling in a golden coffin. Among them, the backyard of the Dingling Mausoleum's concubine's garden has 15 crowns in 3 rows. Concubine Li's crown is in the middle of the first row, which is the most prestigious position in the garden. For the eldest daughter of the emperor, Cixi named her "Princess Rong'an Gulun". It can be seen that Cixi was very interested in both Li and her daughter. Therefore, learning history through literary and artistic works is very problematic and will affect the understanding of the world. .

In fact, she and Cixi have always gotten along very well, and Cixi treated her with courtesy. This can be seen from the fact that she has been promoted smoothly after the death of Emperor Xianfeng mentioned above. If Cixi really He hated her so much. With Cixi's status at the time, would she be promoted to the imperial concubine Zhuang Jing? Although the princess she gave birth to was not born to Cixi and Ci'an, because she was the only princess in the dynasty, she was always loved by the empress dowagers of the two palaces and was specially named Princess Gu Lun! On the third day after her death, Emperor Guangxu personally went to the golden coffin to drink wine and salute. Her golden coffin was temporarily placed in the Tamun Funeral Palace, and in the 19th year of Guangxu's reign (1893), she was buried in the Dingling Concubine's Garden in the Eastern Tomb of the Qing Dynasty. There are 15 domes in the backyard of this concubine's garden, divided into three rows. Concubine Li's dome is located in the middle of the first row, which is the most noble position in this garden. It can be seen from this that Cixi was very good to her.

If we think about it carefully, we will understand that in the first few years, the status of Concubine Li and Cixi was always the same. It can be said that they were "keeping pace with each other." But after all, she only gave birth to a daughter, and Cixi later gave birth to a son. From this point of view, there is an essential difference between the two. She is not Cixi's opponent at all, and Cixi has no need to harm her! (Note: The daughter of Imperial Concubine Zhuang Jing was the only biological daughter of Emperor Xianfeng. In the twelfth year of Tongzhi, she married Fu Zhen, a hereditary first-class hero and public minister of the Guarjia family. In the second year, Emperor Tongzhi passed away. After her death, the princess was overly grieved and died of illness soon after, at the age of only 20)

The above historical facts show that not only was Li Fei not persecuted by Cixi, but she received special care from Cixi and a series of The courtesy shows that the relationship between Li Fei and Ci Xi is very harmonious. 1. Biography of the character

Concubine Keshun (1876-1900) Tatara was a native of Manchuria with a red flag. People generally used to call her the concubine Zhen she had been awarded. The concubine of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, and also the most favored concubine, was born on the third day of February in the second year of Guangxu's reign as the daughter of Chang Xu, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites.

On the fifth day of October in the fourteenth year of Guangxu (1888), the Empress Dowager Cixi selected her younger brother, Yehenala, the daughter of Deputy Governor Guixiang, as the Guangxu Emperor, and conferred the title of Concubine Zhen and her sister at the same time. Concubine Jin was a concubine. Concubine Jin was 15 years old and Concubine Zhen was 13 years old. In the 20th year of Guangxu's reign, both of them were promoted to concubines at the same time. Concubine Zhen's grandfather was Yutai, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu. Her father Changxu was the right minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Her uncle Changshan was a general in Guangzhou. Concubine Zhen and her sister Concubine Jin grew up in Guangzhou with Changshan. When Concubine Zhen was 10 years old, Changshan resigned as general in Guangzhou, and she and her sister returned north to Beijing. In 1889, two sisters, Concubine Zhen, were selected into the palace. The 13-year-old was named Zhen's concubine, and the 15-year-old sister was named Jin's concubine. The concubine was the sixth class among the nine-class palace maids. (1894), because of the blessing of Empress Dowager Cixi's 70-year-old life, she was selected as a concubine. There were three levels of empress, imperial concubine, and noble concubine in front of her. In early August of the 26th year of Guangxu (1900), the Eight-Power Allied Forces gathered forces to attack Beijing. Empress Dowager Cixi took Emperor Guangxu hostage and fled in a hurry. Before leaving, Concubine Zhen was pushed into the well.

When Concubine Zhen entered the palace, photo technology had been introduced to China. But at that time, cameras were considered to be dirty things that could take away people's souls and cause them to lose their lifespan. However, Concubine Zhen was able to accept photography and became the first to take photos among the concubines of the Qing Dynasty. However, judging from the large number of photos and negatives collected by the National Palace Museum and China's First Historical Archives, the largest number is Empress Dowager Cixi, followed by Emperor Guangxu Longyu, Emperor Guangxu's concubine Jinfei, and then Puyi who stayed there during his childhood and after his abdication. Among the photos from the Housangong period, there are no photos of Guangxu and Concubine Zhen.

The second year after Concubine Zhen was murdered, Emperor Cixi and Emperor Guangxu returned to Beijing from Xi'an. They ordered people to salvage Concubine Zhen's body, named her precious concubine, and buried her in Enji Village. There is the following record in the Qing palace archives stored in the First Historical Archives of China: "On the fourth day of July in the twenty-seventh year of Guangxu's reign, Concubine Zhen was buried in Enji Village, just past the camp." In the imperial edict for the posthumous title of Concubine Zhen as a precious concubine, it was stated: "In the sudden changes in the capital last year, Concubine Zhen died in the palace because she was not able to catch up. She was commended for her generosity, and she was given the title of concubine posthumously." This is a compliment." Writing "zhen" as "zhen" probably means to show reverence.

2. Related evaluation

In 1888, Guangxu was 18 years old.

At the age of 13, she and her sister, who were 2 years older than her, were both selected to enter the palace and were given the title of concubine Zhen and concubine Jin respectively. At the same time, Yehenala, the 21-year-old daughter of Cixi's brother Guixiang, was selected as the queen. In the first month of the following year, Guangxu held a wedding ceremony and welcomed Queen Yehenala into the palace (Queen Longyu). The two concubines Zhen and Jin entered the palace first. Concubine Zhen lived in Jingren Palace in the East Sixth Palace, and Concubine Jin lived in Yonghe Palace in the East Sixth Palace.

The sisters Zhenfei and Jinfei were deeply affectionate. It is said that when Concubine Zhen first entered the palace, she was also loved by Cixi. She also asked the inner court to enshrine Ms. Miao Jiahui to teach her. She usually lived in Jingren Palace, while she and Guangxu lived together in Yangxin Palace. Not only is she beautiful, but at 13 years old, she still has the innocence and liveliness of a child. Guangxu always asked her to accompany him, eat at the same table and sleep at the same bed. They also always exchanged costumes and had fun, which brought a lot of comfort and happiness to Guangxu, who had been mentally depressed for a long time.

Concubine Zhen likes to dress up and often wears new clothes. In addition to reciting poems and painting, she also loved to play with the camera, leaving a few beautiful photos to pass the quiet years in the palace. Naturally, Cixi could not stand these things. Guangxu and Cixi had serious differences on the issue of "war and peace" in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894. The "Imperial Party" that advocated war and the "Rear Party" that advocated peace formed in the DPRK. Zhirui, the brother of Concubines Zhen and Jin, and Wen Tingshi, Concubine Zhen's teacher, were also involved in the whirlpool of this political struggle. In order to suppress the Zhenfei sisters and achieve the purpose of attacking the imperial party, Cixi demoted the Zhenfei sisters to nobles at the same time on the grounds that "recently they have been accustomed to glitz and glamour". At the same time, two forbidden plaques were also awarded. One was to the two concubines Zhen and Jin, asking them to be careful in their words and deeds, dress plainly, and stay away from new and rare objects; the other was to Queen Longyu, asking her to strictly guard Zhen. , Jin Erfei.

In 1898, Guangxu implemented reforms and restored Concubine Zhen, who naturally became a supporter of Emperor Guangxu. The good dream only lasted for 103 days. The Reform Movement of 1898 failed. Emperor Guangxu was imprisoned in Yingtai in Zhongnanhai, and Concubine Zhen was imprisoned in Beisan Institute in the Forbidden City. 1. Character introduction

Concubine Jin (1874-1924), surnamed Tatar, was the daughter of Chang Xu, the Minister of Rites, and the concubine of Emperor Guangxu in the late Qing Dynasty. Her sister was Concubine Zhen, and the two sisters were Concubine Jin. As half-mothers, Concubine Jin ranks fourth and Concubine Zhen ranks fifth in the family.

2. Biographies

In the fourteenth year of Guangxu (1888), at the selection ceremony of Emperor Guangxu, Concubine Jin and his sister Concubine Zhen were selected at the same time and became the concubines of Emperor Guangxu. , and held a big wedding in January of the following year, and then entered the palace as Jin concubines and Zhen concubines.

After entering the palace, Jinbi lived in Yonghe Palace, one of the six east palaces, and her sister Zhenfei also lived in Jingren Palace, one of the six east palaces. Jin's concubine did not receive the favor of Emperor Guangxu like her sister Zhen's concubine in the palace. On the contrary, she and the queen Yehenara Jingfen were ignored, but Jin's concubine did not take it seriously. Six years later, the two were promoted to Concubine Jin and Concubine Zhen.

In the 20th year of Guangxu (1894), Concubine Zhen offended the Empress Dowager Cixi for some reason, and her sister Concubine Jin was also implicated and was demoted to a noble status. However, the following year they resumed their original status as concubines. However, Concubine Zhen was imprisoned, while Concubine Jin still maintained her freedom and continued to live in Yonghe Palace.

In July of the 26th year of Guangxu (1900), the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded the capital. Empress Dowager Cixi fled the Forbidden City with her family members, and Concubine Jin was one of them.

After Xuantong Emperor Puyi ascended the throne, Concubine Jin continued to live in Yonghe Palace and was revered as Concubine Kao Jin, the concurrent emperor. After Xuantong abdicated, she was given the title Princess Duankang. Her relationship with Puyi seemed to be good. Puyi called her Emperor Aniang and would invite her to celebrate every New Year's Eve.

The year after Puyi abdicated, Empress Dowager Longyu passed away, and Concubine Jin's status among the four concubines improved. She was the youngest among the four concubines and had a more open-minded mind. In the eleventh year of the Republic of China, when the Xunqing court proposed marriage for Puyi, Concubine Jin supported Wanrong as the queen.

Concubine Jin lived a tasteful life in Yonghe Palace and often entertained herself with calligraphy.

Among the decorations of Yonghe Palace, there are several kinds of bonsai in bottles and plates, all inlaid with exquisite clocks and figures of flowers and birds. At the same time, she is also a gourmet, and often sends people to Tianfu near the capital to buy sauce elbows for her to have breakfast. Since Concubine Jin loves delicious food, the cooking in the small dining room in Yonghe Palace is quite excellent, and all the princes and former ministers of the Qing Dynasty love to eat the food she rewards. In 1923, on the occasion of Concubine Jin’s fiftieth birthday, Mei Lanfang and other famous Peking opera actors were specially invited to perform in the palace.

In the thirteenth year of the Republic of China (1924), after celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with Puyi and other members of the Xunqing royal family, Concubine Jin fell ill due to a cold. Five days later, her condition worsened and she died in Yonghe Palace. She died at the age of fifty-one and was buried in the Chongling Concubine Garden of Emperor Guangxu as the imperial concubine of Emperor Duankang. Her posthumous title is Princess Wen Jing.