A Concubine Rises to Rule China
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This chapter explores the remarkable journey of Sishi, a low-ranking concubine in the Qing dynasty, as she rises to prominence in the Forbidden City after delivering an heir. It examines her growing ambition and the political dynamics that played a crucial role in her newfound power within a patriarchal imperial court.
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