The status of concubines in ancient times was very low, but what "privileges" did they have that even the main wife envied?

The only privilege may be the difference in status. If you are not the main wife, you don't have to worry about so many complicated etiquette, let alone the logistics work of the entire family. You must know that in ancient times, men were the master of the house and the wife was the master of the house. The wife basically had to take care of the household affairs. From washing, cooking, to housework, everything had to be arranged. If it was just a concubine, it would naturally not be so troublesome, and there would be no need to worry about it. many. In ancient times, concubines had a humble status and might only have this few privileges.

You must know that in ancient times, in most wealthy families, the wives of the main husband were basically well-matched, but the concubine was different. She was probably bought by a man from a lower-status family. , so no matter how favored the concubine is by the master, her status cannot be higher than that of the main wife. For a married woman, she not only needs to be well-organized internally and serve her man well, but also needs to be dignified, generous, gentle and virtuous externally, and act as the face of the family.

For a concubine, there is no need. The role of a concubine is to help men spread their wings. To put it simply, they are a tool for fertility. If you give birth to a son, then you still have a place in the family, but if you never give birth to a son, then you will not be able to give birth to a son. The status of this family will only get lower and lower. Of course, even if you give birth to a son, it will not bring about earth-shaking changes to your status. After all, your child still has to be given to the main wife, who must be called the main wife.

So the concubine's only privilege may be that she doesn't have to bear as many rules as the main wife, and she always pays attention to various etiquette. After all, she will not appear in any public places.