How luxurious was the life of socialites during the Republic of China period

The Republic of China period in our country’s history has always been a very magical existence, an era that many people miss and aspire to. During this period, the most talked about were the socialites of the Republican era. The reason why she can be called a socialite is not only because of her exquisite clothing and makeup, but also because of her outstanding temperament and talent. During the Republic of China era, those women who could be crowned as “socialites” used their extraordinary lives to tell you what a true “socialite” is.
Their stories are far more exciting than we imagined, and their lives are far more luxurious than we imagined. They change clothes three times a day, but they don’t buy the clothes they like. When they go home, they draw patterns and then innovate and modify them, just afraid of colliding with other heiresses. What they want is uniqueness. What little-known life experiences do they have? What are your expectations for love?
1. The family background of wealthy and powerful clans
A socialite not only needs temperament and beauty, but also a prominent family, such as Tang Ying’s father Tang Nai’an, who studied in Germany and came from a scholarly family. Lu Xiaoman’s father, Lu Ding, was an official in the late Qing Dynasty. Most uncles and aunts also have political and economic status to meet their daily needs.
Tang Ying was a rising star in the circle of socialites during the Republic of China, and also served as a successful model for “raising daughters with wealth”. In her, we can see what a new era woman should look like. She lives at the forefront of the times, and due to the influence of her parents, she has received a good education since childhood, learning various talents such as music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She is required to be proficient in everything, and her mother also pays special attention to cultivating the habits and upbringing that she should have as a socialite.
As the saying goes, “A good-looking appearance is one in a thousand, but an interesting soul is one in a thousand.” Tang Ying is definitely an interesting soul hidden in her beautiful appearance. She is beautiful and confident, likes beautiful clothes, changes clothes three times a day, but is not limited to existing styles. In order to maintain her fashion inspiration, Tang Ying often goes shopping. When she encounters her favorite clothes or jewelry, she doesn’t buy them, but writes them down and improves them at home.
Every piece of clothing she wears is the latest style that is trendy, fashionable, and full of personal labels, showcasing her unique temperament. He also tried different identities, became proficient in opera, improved costumes, and brought Peking Opera to the world stage, which also opened the way for the integration of foreign languages and national quintessence. Live out your own charm.
Lu Xiaoman came from a family of officials and was considered to be in the absolute first class during that era. A wealthy family with a good education. I grew up studying in a French school and speak both English and French very well. I also learned painting from some famous teachers, mainly focusing on flowers and birds.
Lu Xiaoman’s life is extravagant, and there is no need to mention her clothes and food. She sleeps until she wakes up naturally every day, or slowly wakes up in the afternoon, takes a shower or bath after waking up, and then goes out to play. She is a celebrity on the Wind and Moon stage, and even after marrying Xu Zhimo, this habit has not changed.
However, Xu Zhimo suffered greatly as Lu Xiaoman had no source of income. After they got married, they relied entirely on Xu Zhimo, and Xu Zhimo’s parents also cut off his financial source because of his marriage to Lu Xiaoman. In order to support his family, he had to earn money everywhere.
Even so, Lu Xiaoman spent money recklessly, and Xu Zhimo’s monthly salary was squandered by her when she left. No wonder such a luxurious woman ended up in the end.
2. A graceful lady and a gentleman are fond of women.
Faced with socialites like Lu Xiaoman and Tang Ying, it is not something that ordinary people can afford to marry, and marrying them may not necessarily be enough to support them. Tang Ying not only leads a refined life, but also has a clean and efficient emotional life. Her love life is not as grand or tumultuous as other socialites, but rather a plain choice of what she wants.
The first man Tang Ying was attracted to was Yang Xingfo, the secretary of Sun Yat sen. They were both willing, but Tang Ying’s father didn’t like to get involved in politics and refused their relationship. Tang Ying was more casual and felt that since her parents didn’t agree, she wouldn’t force her. Ultimately, it’s because I don’t like it enough.
In the second relationship, it was different. It was the then Minister of Finance, Song Ziwen, who came from a distinguished background and was a talented person with a charming demeanor. He quickly fell in love with a talented scholar and a beautiful woman. Since they were involved in politics, Tang’s father did not want them to date, but Tang Ying gave her true feelings this time and often met and dated Song Ziwen behind her father’s back.
But in the end, Tang Ying was discovered by her father and strongly opposed. Tang Ying remained a clear headed woman. She didn’t know whether love without blessings would be happy or not. The beautiful love in the play was ultimately unattainable. Tang Ying finally obeyed her family’s arrangement and married the well respected Li Zufa.
But their personalities are vastly different. Li Zufa is a typical chauvinist who dislikes his wife’s public appearance and wants Tang Ying to be his virtuous wife and mother at home all day long. The conflict between the two worsens, and their relationship deteriorates. In the end, Tang Ying decisively divorces because she wants to bravely be herself again.
After the divorce, Tang Ying did not feel depressed. By chance, she met Rong Xianlin, who shared her values, and they were very compatible. Later, they got married, and Tang Ying focused on becoming a virtuous wife and mother. This time, she knew she had met the right person.
In the face of the emotional world, Tang Ying has her own choices. She doesn’t procrastinate, avoids hurting herself and others, cherishes what she has already gained, and gives up what she doesn’t like. Only by loving herself can she learn to love others. This is the true confidence of a beauty. But Lu Xiaoman only learned to love herself, not to love others.
Lu Xiaoman met three men in her lifetime, but after her death, there were no bones left and she had to be buried in a tomb. Lu Xiaoman is a famous socialite. When she was young, she followed her parents’ arrangement to marry the handsome and well-rounded army colonel Wang Gong, but the two have never been at odds.
Even at home, Wang Gong retained the military style, while Lu Xiaoman was always careless, and their ideas went against each other. In the end, Lu Xiaoman developed love for Xu Zhimo in their relationship, and the two abandoned each other’s families, which can be considered a risky marriage.
After marriage, Lu Xiaoman maintained a luxurious lifestyle, and Xu Zhimo couldn’t afford to support her. In order to make ends meet, Xu Zhimo traveled around and eventually died in a plane crash. Lu Xiaoman became listless and lacked the spirit and vigor of a talented woman at that time. Even smoking opium, her later life can be said to be quite desolate, and even after her death, there was no one to collect her body, and her grave was already overgrown with weeds.
The true socialites should only exist in the Republic of China a hundred years ago. They use Chang’e makeup and wear fashionable cheongsams. Luxury items in the eyes of others are their daily necessities, and their temperament is influenced by their upbringing. Their commonality lies in their disdain for concealing and disguising themselves. Their lives are loved and colorful.