That's apt, by this time, the women entering the harem were young enough to be his daughters. The historical Noble Consort Ying was 20 years younger than Qianlong.
Found out that by this time the emperor is over 40-50 years old. The new lady was only 20 smtg. So yeah, i also can't help but to think this man is old enough to be view as the father.
even the other Consort Yu too, since she belonged to the Borjigin clan (the clan of Genghis Khan; during the Manchus' State of Jin (later Qing Dynasty), their rulers married Borjigit ladies) also Consort Ying was the final "manager" of the harem
I thought Consort Ying was a princess of her tribe before it was decided that she'd become a Consort of the Emperor. She was her father's only daughter.
These women spent their entire lives trying to please, without really getting what they deserved. It's like they were place in a cage match to fight to survive. I feel sorry for all that lived in the forbidden city.
I’ve watched many historical dramas and All I can say is if I was at that time I’d prefer living as a peasant who has freedom than being rich and living in a prison
What did they deserve? they already have glory for their clan and beautiful things that peasants couldn’t afford they even live in luxury. It’s not like they married for love Their not content with their lives and want to be empress and heirs