Pu Yi, his life was full of ups and downs, from an emperor with supreme power to becoming an ordinary citizen, and every transformation carried a deep historical significance. In 1994, Pu Yi's widow Li Shuxian finally decided to bury Pu Yi with the help of friends, but there were many unknown twists and turns in the process.
Back in the late Qing Dynasty, Pu Yi was still a young emperor, and with the outbreak of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, Pu Yi's career as emperor also came to an end. The rest of his life has gone through several twists and turns, from a puppet emperor of Manchukuo to an ordinary citizen of New China, Pu Yi's identity has undergone earth-shaking changes. In 1967, Pu Yi died of illness, but until 27 years later, his ashes still have nowhere to be placed.
In the past 27 years, Pu Yi's widow Li Shuxian has been running over her husband's burial. Li Shuxian has said that Pu Yi's ashes have been placed in the Babaoshan Cemetery in Beijing and have not been properly disposed of. This is undoubtedly a great disrespect to the former emperor. Li Shuxian's wish is very simple, I hope that Pu Yi can be buried in peace and get the respect he deserves.
27 years later, Zhou Xiaoqi's appearance gave Li Shuxian hope. Zhou Xiaoqi's father, Zhou Zhenqiang, once formed a deep friendship with Pu Yi in Fushun Prison, so Zhou Xiaoqi also took special care of Li Shuxian. After hearing about Li Shuxian's predicament, Zhou Xiaoqi decided to help. He took Li Shuxian around to find a suitable burial place, and finally their eyes fell on the Hualong Royal Mausoleum.
Hualong Royal Mausoleum is located in the treasure land of feng shui, adjacent to the Qingxi Mausoleum, with a royal atmosphere and modern design elements. The cemetery here is lavishly and solemnly designed, and seems to be a tailor-made resting place for the last emperor, Puyi. It's not that simple, and while Li Shuxian is happy with the place, she is deeply uneasy – as an ordinary retired worker, she can't afford the high cost of a cemetery.
Just when Li Shuxian was worried about this, Zhang Shiyi, the general manager of Hualong Royal Mausoleum, appeared. Zhang Shiyi, a patriotic Hong Kong businessman, decided to help after learning of Lee's plight. He expressed his willingness to provide Pu Yi with a free high-level tomb to show respect for historical figures and respect for history. This generous move not only solved Li Shuxian's urgent need, but also solved Pu Yi's burial problem.
Things are nowhere near as smooth as they seem. As the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Pu Yi's burial place is related to the individual, but also touches the glory and dignity of the entire Aixin Jueluo family. When the news of the Hualong Royal Mausoleum came out, many family members expressed their opposition to it. They believe that although Pu Yi has gone through vicissitudes, he is the blood of the royal family after all, and he should have a resting place consistent with his identity.
Zhou Xiaoqi did not back down, he actively communicated with the family members, trying to find a mutually acceptable solution. He emphasized that although Pu Yi was once emperor, he accepted a new identity in his later years and became a citizen of a new China. The place of his burial should reflect the transformation of his life and his final destination.
After some intense discussion and coordination, the family finally agreed to Zhou Xiaoqi's proposal. Pu Yi's cemetery in the Hualong Imperial Cemetery not only symbolizes his status as a royal family, but also reflects his peace and dignity as an ordinary citizen. This decision, although it caused a lot of controversy in the family, was also seen as a compromise and wise choice.
Pu Yi's burial ceremony was solemnly held in 1995. Although there is no longer the royal honor guard of yesteryear, the ceremony is full of respect for history and nostalgia for the characters. When Li Shuxian placed Pu Yi's ashes in the tomb, there was both relief and deep sadness in her eyes. At this moment, Pu Yi was finally able to rest in peace, ending nearly three decades of displacement.
This story teaches us that the weight of history cannot be easily erased, and that behind every decision is a deep historical responsibility and personal emotion. Pu Yi's life and his final burial are a review of his personal fate and a reflection on an era. In this story, we see the interweaving of dignity and glory, history and reality, and more importantly, the kindness and perseverance in human nature.