There are various opinions about the harem sexual life of Empress Dowager Cixi in unofficial history. Generally speaking, Empress Dowager Cixi is bohemian and promiscuous in the harem. On the other hand, it is normal for Empress Dowager Cixi to have such an affair. After all, it's hard to believe that a beautiful young woman who was widowed at the age of 26 showed no signs of cheating.