The Dark Reality of Qing Dynasty Palace Maids

What was it really like to be a palace maid in the Qing Dynasty? In this look into Chinese history, we step beyond the grandeur of the Forbidden City and explore the untold stories and harsh realities of the women who served in silence...shaping the lives of empresses, concubines, and princesses from the shadows. Support my channel by joining as a "Noble Bao Bun" and get exclusive Bao Bun Emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1cH6lAZbhqXYJlAzzwXiA/join https://www.instagram.com/amimisubaobun/ https://www.tiktok.com/@amimisubaobun Learn more about Qing Dynasty Harem Rankings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4YsrhEYPLs&ab_channel=Amimisu Drama footage used in this video: 延禧攻略 - Story of Yanxi Palace 甄嬛傳 - Empresses in the Palace 康熙王朝 - Kangxi Dynasty 00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Selection Process and Palace Entry 05:18 - Daily Life of a Qing Imperial Palace Maid 07:34 - Discipline, Punishments, and Palace Cruelty 10:30 - Could Qing Palace Maids Become Concubines? 12:43 - From Maid to Consort: Lady Zhang’s Rise 13:19 - Lady Cahala: A Palace Maid’s Extraordinary Journey 14:27 - Relationships, Bonds, and Forbidden Connections 17:06 - Terms of Service and Life Beyond the Palace 19:23 - Sumalagu: The Empress Dowager’s Most Trusted Maid 20:45 - Conclusion Disclaimer: Visuals used in this video are for reference/illustrative purposes and are not intended as accurate historical depictions. #maid #ChineseHistory #QingDynasty #yanxi #concubine