When he heard that his son had been chosen to be the new emperor , he reportedly hit himself and wept bitterly before sinking into unconsciousness .
As for Yixuan himself , however , Cixi 's choice was a catastrophe for him .
When Yixuan heard that Yixuan 's son had been chosen to be the new emperor , Yixuan reportedly hit himself and wept bitterly before sinking into unconsciousness .
As for Yixuan himself , however , Cixi 's choice was a catastrophe for him .