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Maids in the Qing Dynasty were young and beautiful. Why can't they get married after they leave the palace? Do they have any diseases?

It can't be said that all maids will get sick, but first of all, they are very old when they leave the palace, and they are all in their twenties. At that time, the age of marriage had passed, and many men refused to have any more. Getting married is certainly more difficult. Moreover, they work hard to serve their masters and may suffer from infertility.

In ancient times, people usually got married very early. We all know about child brides and early marriages. Therefore, a woman will get married after 10. If she doesn't want a woman at the age of 20, it is estimated that her life will be over. Maids-in-waiting usually leave the palace at the age of 25, when they are already very old, so it is more difficult to get married. Moreover, if in ancient times, a woman was older than a man, it was hard to accept. Even if she is married, it can't be the original match, but can only be taken as a concubine. Therefore, age has become the first obstacle for maids to get married.

The second obstacle is mainly because many ladies-in-waiting have corresponding fertility problems. They waited on their master day and night in the palace. Generally speaking, they don't have enough to eat every day in order to keep their heads clear. Moreover, coupled with overwork day after day and lack of food, the body is naturally unbearable. At the same time, some ladies-in-waiting will be punished and beat the board on their knees. Whether it's day or night, or rainy or snowy weather, ladies-in-waiting often kneel on the ground and get cold for a long time, and they will be punished for hitting the board, which will seriously lead to infertility.

So considering these reasons, it is difficult for those ladies-in-waiting to remarry after leaving the palace. Some people will marry guards, and many of them are aristocratic children. Many guards also have wives. Therefore, it is very difficult for maids to go out and get married.