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Chapter 26
The Privacy of the Emperor's "Broken Back"
The phenomenon of homosexuality has existed since ancient times. It was recorded as early as the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. After the Spring and Autumn and Han Dynasties, homosexual activities have been repeatedly seen in history books.Among them, what is surprising is that many feudal emperors surrounded by beauties had "love for peaches" and "goodness for Longyang".

According to "Historical Records" and "Hanshu", almost all the emperors of the Western Han Dynasty had lovers of the same sex, such as Emperor Wen and Deng Tong, Emperor Ai and Dong Xian, Emperor Cheng and Zhang Fang, etc.Although it was an unspoken secret that the emperor had a homosexual, it eventually became a well-known secret along with history.

Emperor Wenwen of the Han Dynasty was the wise emperor who created the "Government of Wenjing". He practiced diligence and thrift all his life, and he was reluctant to throw away even a worn-out piece of clothing. The money was innumerable, and the two not only went out as a couple, but also shared the same bed. Because of the favor of Emperor Han Wen, Deng Tong was rich and powerful for a long time, and in order to repay Emperor Han Wen, Deng Tong also tried his best to please him.

Once, an abscess developed on Emperor Wenwen's back, and the pus and blood flowed continuously.Deng Tong went into the palace every day to suck out the pus and blood for Emperor Hanwen with his mouth.Emperor Wen was moved and loved Deng Tong more and more, but Deng Tong's special favor attracted the hostility of others. After the death of Emperor Wen, Deng Tong became the target of public criticism, and finally died in poverty.

Dong Xian, courtesy name Shengqing, was born in Yunyang.His father Dong Gong once served as an imperial envoy.In the beginning, Dong Xian was just a servant of Emperor Ai, and he didn't get too much attention. Until one day, Dong Xian was on duty, and was seen by Emperor Ai. He found that Dong Xian was more beautiful than Liugong Fendai, and he fell in love with him immediately. Ask Dong Xian to be his attendant.

From then on, Dong Xian became the male favorite of Emperor Han Ai. For him, Emperor Han Ai was even willing to give up the country. The love story between them is very tender.Sitting in the same chariot, riding in the same car, and sleeping in the same couch, Emperor Ai of the Han Dynasty wished that Dong Xian would be by his side all the time and never leave.

It is said that Dong Xian not only looks like a beautiful woman, but also speaks and behaves very feminine. It is recorded in the history books that he is "gentle in nature" and "beautiful in nature".Emperor Ai loved Dong Xian very much. During a nap, Dong Xian fell asleep with his pillow on Emperor Ai's sleeve. Emperor Ai wanted to get up, but he couldn't bear to disturb Dong Xian, so he drew his sword and cut off the sleeve.Later generations called homosexuality "the addiction of broken sleeves", and the allusion is here.

The relationship between Dong Xian and Emperor Ai was very good. Every time Emperor Ai thought of the days without Dong Xian after his death, he was very sad, so he ordered people to build another tomb next to the imperial mausoleum he had built, and used it as Dong Xian. grave.Emperor Ai wanted to share the same bed with his beloved for life, and share the same bed for death.But unexpectedly, after the death of Emperor Ai, Dong Xian was immediately impeached by Wang Mang and other ministers. Dong Xian thought that he might be in a catastrophe, so he simply committed suicide at home, not only to avoid disaster, but also to die for Emperor Ai.The love affair between them can be regarded as the most infatuated gay couple.

Among the emperors of the Qing Dynasty, there was also an emperor who was suspected of being gay, and he was Qianlong.It is said that when Qianlong was still the prince, one day he went to the palace to do some business and saw a charming concubine of Emperor Yongzheng dressing up in front of the mirror. Out of fun, Qianlong went to cover the concubine's eyes quietly from behind , He originally wanted to make a joke with the concubine, but he didn't expect the concubine to be frightened, and smashed it backwards with a comb, which happened to hit Qianlong's face.

Qianlong felt the pain and let go. The next day Emperor Yongzheng saw a small scar on Qianlong's face and asked him what was going on. At first Qianlong refused to tell, but he only spoke out under the scolding of Emperor Yongzheng.Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager heard about this incident later. She suspected that the beautiful concubine was molesting the prince, which was out of line, so she ordered the concubine to be killed.

After hearing this incident, Qianlong was very sad. He dyed one finger red and tapped it on the concubine's neck, hoping that it could be used as a mark of recognition in the next life.

After Qianlong ascended the throne, he wanted to go out once, but couldn't find Huang Gai in a hurry, so he asked his left and right what was going on.He Shen, who was in charge of carrying the sedan chair at the time, hurriedly came out to explain. Qianlong felt familiar when he saw He Shen. Shen dotes on him.

With the support of Qianlong, He Shen's status is also rising day by day, and the relationship between the two is very close. It has been rumored that the two have a habit of breaking their sleeves.However, there are no detailed records in the historical materials, and this secret of Emperor Qianlong is only guessed by later generations, which is not enough to be sure.

(End of this chapter)