What if marriage in ancient China wasn’t just about love—but about power, survival, and family politics?In this episode of 1000-Year-Old Worker Life, we uncover the hidden, surprising realities of marriage and divorce in Ancient China—where personal relationships were far from private and had major political consequences.Discover how rulers, like Duke Xuan of Wei, navigated complex relationships with wives, concubines, and heirs, and how marriage was not just about love, but about power and survival. From poetic verses in The Book of Songs to political intrigues in Zuo Zhuan, we’ll explore how marriages shaped the fates of entire families and states.💍 How did ancient Chinese aristocrats view marriage and divorce? 👑 What role did these relationships play in the balance of power? 💔 Why were divorces not just personal choices, but political maneuvers?In this episode, we’ll take you beyond the romanticized versions of ancient love to reveal the truth about how marriage and divorce worked for those at the top of the social ladder—and how these practices still affect us today.https://youtu.be/0w6kZj3abj4
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