Empress Dowager Cixi had a generally good attitude towards eunuchs and palace maids, as they posed no real threat to her; treating them well could also help her maintain a good reputation. However, her attitude towards ministers and princes who posed a threat to her was quite different.
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Empress Dowager Cixi had a generally good attitude towards eunuchs and palace maids, as they posed no real threat to her; treating them well could also help her maintain a good reputation. However, her attitude towards ministers and princes who posed a threat to her was quite different.