She warned the Empress that, as primary wife, she should allow the emperor to spend time equally among his consorts, and to not seize him for herself. Cixi also reminded the Empress that since both she and the Tongzhi Emperor were still young, they should spend more time learning how to govern the country.
She advised the Empress that, as primary wife, she should permit the emperor to spend equal time among his consorts and not claim him exclusively. Cixi also reminded the Empress that, given their youth, they should dedicate more time to learning how to govern the country.