On Yunxiang′s Different Fate During the Reigns of Kangxi and Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty and the Reasons

AIXINJUELUO-Yunxiang was the 13th son of Emperor Kangxi.Ups and downs accompanied him throughout his whole life.He was once much favored prince who lived a luxurious life in the early period of Kangxi′s.But in the 47th year of Emperor Kangxi,he was incriminated himself in the event of Crown Prince Deposal inexplicably.Since then,he had been cut off not only from the political life,but also had never been conferred with any title for many years after the adulthood.However,when Yongzheng came to the throne,Yunxiang was much honored and favored.Apart from his humility,prudence and self-control in words and deeds,his remarkable political talents accounted for the favor he had won over.He had been popular with people because he was honest,diligent,and devoted whole-heartedly to the public interests.Besides,he was good at catering to Emperor Yongzheng′s taste,which won over the special favor of the Emperor.All of these prompted him to become a celebrity in the Yongzheng′s time.