The book reveals the details of Cixi's later life from the perspective of an eyewitness, describing her aesthetic pursuits in makeup, clothing, gardening and drama, and her emotional side of family love through daily life, diplomatic etiquette, and festival scenes.
Use wonderful writing to present a complete and plump image of Cixi to readers. People know from film and television works that Cixi is a ruthless female overlord who is passionate about power; she is a corrupt and conservative woman in politics and indulgent and extravagant in life. However, this is not the complete Cixi.
So, what kind of woman was Cixi?
