Empress Dowager Cixi was the real helmsman of China in the late Qing Dynasty. Her secret history was full of beautiful things, whether it was unofficial history or not. We can't tell whether it's true or not. As the supreme ruler of the Qing Dynasty, Cixi's position is naturally extremely noble. Because of her noble status, Empress Dowager Cixi's life is also very superior. In order to maintain her appearance and longevity, Empress Dowager Cixi began to study ways of keeping in good health.

In addition to being very particular about her diet, Empress Dowager Cixi must do one thing before going to bed every night, which is naturally for health preservation and can always keep herself in the best condition. So, what does Empress Dowager Cixi do before going to bed every night? That is: washing feet.

Don't underestimate this foot washing. We ordinary people have nothing to say about foot washing, but Empress Dowager Cixi's foot washing is unusual and very particular. It is said that the foot washing water of Empress Dowager Cixi should change according to the change of seasonal weather, and boiled chrysanthemum water should be used in summer; Warm papaya soup in winter. In addition, doctors often need to fine-tune foot washing water.

And the maid-in-waiting in charge of Empress Dowager Cixi's foot washing needs at least four, because the bucket used for foot washing is too big for a maid-in-waiting to move at all. Not only that, the feet of Empress Dowager Cixi are particularly smelly. Every time I wash my feet, the maid-in-waiting will take off her shoes and socks, which is really sour and refreshing. More importantly, when you rub your feet for Empress Dowager Cixi, you must grasp the strength of your hands, or you will die if you hurt Empress Dowager Cixi.

Therefore, every time I wait on Cixi to wash her feet, most ladies-in-waiting are tired to death. These ladies can only bear it. Once, a maid-in-waiting was dragged down and killed with a stick because she mumbled something.