Ending deaths after an emperor's deathSourced
A Ming emperor abolished a practice that cost concubines their lives.
During his second reign in the 15th century, Emperor Yingzong of Ming abolished the practice of concubines committing suicide after an emperor died.
A change in court custom meant other lives could continue.
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