Small emperor and powerful and beautiful eunuchs in the Han Imperial Court in Ancient China.
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"Emperor Ling of the later Han dynasty called his eunuch chamberlains “chang jang—my father” and “chao chung—my mother." These familiar terms show that a mutual feeling of respect existed between the emperor and his eunuchs. The eunuchs, who spent day and night at the emperor's side, often acquired considerable influence and wealth in their positions. "
(A Brief History Of Castration: Second Edition - By Victor T. Cheney)