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 .
This made Yixuan even more cautious and eager to please Cixi in all possible ways .
When the Guangxu Emperor reached adulthood in early 1887 and was ready to take over the reins of power from Cixi     , Yixuan formally requested Cixi to prolong Cixi 's regency .
This made Yixuan even more cautious and eager to please Cixi in all possible ways .