Although Buddhism is a relatively conservative religion, it was divided into many sects in ancient China.
Among them, Esoteric Buddhism is relatively open about sex, and there is a lot of sexual content in its paintings and sculptures, the most prominent being the "Buddha of Bliss," also known as the "Heaven of Bliss."
Most of them are Buddhist statues depicting naked men and women embracing and having intercourse.
Buddhism itself prohibits sexual misconduct, but in order to achieve the goal of attaining Buddhahood, certain precepts may be waived under special circumstances. For example, in Tantric Buddhism, women can be used as partners in spiritual practice and are called "consorts".
The "Buddha of Bliss" placed in the palace was not only a teaching tool for the princes' sex education, but also a tool for the emperor and his concubines to increase the pleasure of their sex life after their wedding.
Chinese New Year is just around the corner!
The Emperor is getting married, and preparations are in full swing in the palace.
The Empress Dowager sent someone to meet with them.
It's visibly that Shirley is a size bigger than her sisters.
But her cheeks were rosy and glowing!
Sherry hadn't had high expectations, but after the Empress Dowager looked them over one by one, she gave them gifts!
Then they arranged for someone to escort them to the Emperor's presence!
An old woman looked them over, but focused on taking a few extra glances at Shirley.
Sherry was a little confused, but she still behaved herself.
Sherry ignored Lamei's momentary loss of control over her expression.
Soon after, the head maid of the Qianqing Palace informed her and took her to bathe and change clothes.
Just as Shirley was lamenting to herself, "The flowers you plant with care may not bloom, but the willows you plant without intention may thrive."
Then the head maid came in with a grim expression.
After taking a bath, Sherry was sent back home by her aunt.
Sherry was a little confused. She scanned the area with her senses and found that Lamei was already serving the little emperor.
Sherry didn't mind; she really didn't want to mistreat the children.
The palace maids who escorted her back to her chambers looked at her with pity.
When Shirley returned, even Da Niu and Cui'er looked surprised.
The girl was stunned for a moment, then her expression changed.
"Could it be... winter plum blossom..."
"Hey, sisters, have you seen Sister Lamei?"
Da Niu and Cui Er said in unison.
One of them was looking at Shirley tentatively, while the other was craning his neck to ask the palace maids who had escorted Shirley back.
The palace maids, with aloof expressions, turned and left without uttering a word.
Sherry nodded, then looked at Da Niu expectantly.
"Sister, do you have any milk cake? I'm hungry!"
The words of comfort that Da Niu blurted out were swallowed back.
The eldest daughter took out the milk cake from the cabinet, poured her a cup of milk tea, and silently watched her eat.
Cui'er looked at Xue Li and then at Daniu, and suddenly opened her mouth wide in surprise.
Sherry, on the other hand, remained extremely calm!
She ate while watching the winter plum blossoms being served with great interest.
Seeing the ten-year-old boy's naked body, I almost spat out the milk cake in my mouth.
Not to mention, the plum blossoms in the Qing Dynasty palace paintings have demonstrated all those patterns and poses.
She was too focused on functionality and forgot about the other person's age and the agreed time.
When everyone blew out the lamps and rested, Lamei returned.
Shirley was completely unaffected, but Daniu and Cui'er felt inexplicably awkward looking at Lamei.
After all, the expressions on the faces of those lackeys as they looked at La Mei were quite intriguing.
Wax Plum glanced at Snow Pear cautiously a few times.
I was so busy eating that I couldn't stop!
The food served to the emperor was truly on a different level.
It was not only delicious, but also piping hot.
After hesitating for a long time, Lamei finally told Xueli, "I don't regret it."
Sherry nodded, her expression unchanged.
But soon, Lamei was taken away by the palace maids.
The head maid of the Qianqing Palace coldly reprimanded the palace maids.
"You may only accept what your master gives you. If you break the rules, no one can save you!"
Upon hearing this, the little girls trembled with fear.
Even Da Niu and Cui'er were deathly pale!
Sherry focused her gaze on the Empress Dowager's palace and realized that the Empress Dowager was making an example of someone!
"The emperor has never been with a woman. If he were to be bewitched by that wicked and vile woman, that would be a disaster! Besides, we must set a good example. If the entire harem becomes such a mess, it will be too late to regret it!"
Sumalagu supported the Empress Dowager and nodded repeatedly.
Emperor Kangxi was surprised for a moment upon hearing the news, but said nothing more.
To him, that was nothing more than a lackey.
If a servant fails to perform his duties, punishment is justified.
However, the Empress Dowager's move still frightened the palace maids.
Da Niu and Cui'er were both very cautious and dared not leave the house!
Sherry is still the same as always!
With nothing else to do, they would secretly spy on all sorts of gossip.
One rainy day, someone said they saw palace maids from the previous dynasty walking by in neat rows, carrying lanterns.
Following that, many eunuchs also said they had seen it.
Then the rumors in the palace became increasingly fantastical.
The person who said that the incident involving the palace maids of the previous dynasty was probably mistaken, and that if it got out, it would become that the palace maids of the previous dynasty had their eyes gouged out.
Another story says that the group of palace maids appeared at midnight, and the rumor spread that they were out to seduce souls.
Some people say that there are vengeful spirits in remote dry wells, and that the rumors spread that palace maids and guards are playing in the water in remote rivers.
Sherry squatted in the corner, listening to the gossip of the two palace maids and the eunuch in front of her.
I was so happy I almost stood up.
That's how rumors start!
"What are you looking at?" a voice asked.
"Listen to the gossip! The things that have been happening in the palace lately are getting weirder and weirder!" Shirley was still sticking her butt out, peeking around curiously.
After the palace maids finished speaking, they went off to carry out their duties, while two eunuchs walked and argued.
"Brother, I am clearly a sensitive person, but you told the steward that I have a bad temper and like to cause trouble for no reason."
"You bastard, you clearly can't settle down and do your job properly, yet you insist on telling the steward that you like to improvise and apply your knowledge flexibly! You're quite capable, Wang Ergou!"
A gaunt eunuch gritted his teeth in anger. Just as Shirley was about to get up and leave, she squatted down again.
"Did I say something wrong? I clearly did, don't be unconvinced, Liu Dazhu!" Another chubby boy said smugly.
"..."
"Pfft, hahaha—" Sherry was amused and laughed heartily.
"Insolence!" A sharp voice came from behind them, and Sherry shivered.
"Grandpa, spare me!"
"Grandpa, spare me!"
The two eunuchs, seeing the old eunuch behind them turn pale with fright, knelt down in unison.
Just as Sherry was about to leave, the voice behind her asked another question.
"Oh? What happened in the palace?"
"You're so ignorant! Of course it was a rainy day. Someone said they saw a palace maid from the previous dynasty, and the rumor spread for several days—ah, may Your Majesty be well!"
Sherry was wondering who was so out of touch with the news when she turned around and saw a lot of people standing behind her.
Leading the group was the golden-haired little emperor.
Sherry hurriedly greeted them!
Liang Jiugong glanced at Xue Li and then saw the eunuchs kneeling again around the corner.
"Yes, continue your reply!" The young emperor was so young that his voice was androgynous.
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