Hi, welcome to watch this episode of Sinology
In ancient China, the emperor was supreme
They get up at four o’clock every day and start washing dragon ditch, which is a lucrative job for the palace ladies
Washing dragon ditch specifically refers to the emperor's mouthwash with tea
The water used by the emperor came from the spring of Yuquan Mountain in the suburbs of Beijing, and the tea was a tribute from southern China
The emperor will rinse his mouth with the first sip of tea, he will not drink the rest of the tea
Palace ladies have the right to dispose of these tea leaves, they will re-dry and sell them
So don’t misunderstand washing dragon ditch anymore