When the Guangxu Emperor reached adulthood in early 1887 .
Was ready to take over the reins of power from Empress Dowager Cixi , Yixuan formally requested Cixi to prolong her regency .
When the Guangxu Emperor reached adulthood in early 1887 and was ready to take over the reins of power from Empress Dowager Cixi , Yixuan formally requested Cixi to prolong her regency .