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Chinese Emperor Encyclopedia Article @ Humbly.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) |
 | | Some emperors, like the Heads of state, after abolishing the position of Crown Prince, placed the succession papers in a sealed box, only to be opened and announced after his death. |
 | | As the emperor had, by law, a high position challenged by no one else, his subjects were to show the utmost respect in his presence, whether it included direct conversation or otherwise. |
 | | In addition, the emperor had a series of other consorts and Empress Dowager (妃嬪) divided in a system of ranks who made up the harem, of which the empress was the leader. |
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