What methods did the ancient concubines use to attract the attention of the emperor?

In ancient times, women had no chance to participate in state affairs, especially in the palace. If they want to gain supreme status, they must become the favorite concubines around the emperor. They fought with each other and tried their best to attract the attention of the emperor. They not only won by their beauty, but also took their talents as trump cards and spared no effort to win the favor of the emperor.

In my opinion, the most important thing for concubines in the palace is beauty. Their appearance has its own unique charm. The emperor must have their own characteristics when he recruited them into the palace. Women in the harem are born beautiful and don't wear makeup. Make-up has no effect on them, so this method can't attract the attention of the emperor. Ancient women, regardless of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, should have something to take. They conquered the emperor's heart with their own talents, perhaps a gentle and elegant dance or a melodious love song. They are proficient in guqin and use music to relieve daily fatigue. The emperor was relaxed and naturally noticed them.

Since concubines can settle down in the harem with a conspiracy as deep as the sea, everyone must have plans more or less. It is not a long-term thing to tie the emperor's heart with his talents. The best way is to give birth to a prince for the emperor. No matter in which dynasty, "reproduction" is the top priority of every family, and the emperor's concubines also give the royal family lush foliage. As long as any concubine's stomach moves, the emperor will rush to mourn. The pregnant concubine can not only attract the attention of the emperor, but also lead a better life for it.

Speaking of it, ancient concubines were also poor. When they were in their prime, they left home and lived alone in the palace. The only way to survive is to do everything possible to get the emperor's favor. This is their magic weapon to win. Therefore, it is not surprising that they tried their best to attract the attention of the emperor.