Xianfugong (Palace of Universal Happiness)Ⅱ

The plaque above the throne bears four Chinese Characters”中正仁和”, which means justness and benevolence. The characters were created by Emperor Yongzheng. The west chamber of the Hall of Metal Cultivation was the place where the emperor read reports, signed the documents and discussed military and political affairs with his officials. In 1746, Emperor Qianlong kept his three precious calligraphy masterpieces by Wangxizhi, Wangxianzhi and Wang Xun in this chamber, hence the name "Room of Three Rare Treasures(三希堂)".The east chamber was the place where empress Dowager Cixi Gave audience behind a screen during the reigns of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1874) and Guangxu (1875-1908). Besides, here was also the important place for Empress Dowager Cixi announced officially to world about her abdication.