The reason why Emperor Yongzheng was buried with Nian Shilan after his death can be explained on many levels:
Personal emotional factors: Historical records show that Nian Shilan (or Nian Shi, Hua Fei) was deeply favored by Emperor Yongzheng in real history. Not only was she canonized as a concubine, but she was also promoted to imperial concubine on her deathbed, which shows Yongzheng's deep affection for her. Therefore, out of nostalgia and respect for his beloved concubine, Yongzheng may be willing to be buried with him.
Family political considerations: The son born to Nian Shilan is the only surviving eldest son of Yongzheng, although he did not inherit the unification, but he had an important position in the Qianlong period, and the Nian family also had a strong influence in the Qianlong Dynasty. As the successor to the throne, Qianlong's burial of his mother and father together can be seen as a strategy for him to show goodwill to the Nian family and stabilize the foundation of imperial power.
The Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang's proposition: There is a saying that Yongzheng and Nian Shilan's joint burial followed the wishes of the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, because Nian Shilan is the niece of the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, and out of consideration of family affection and family relations, the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang hopes that the two of them can be buried together.
Based on the above information, the joint burial of Yongzheng and Nian Shilan was not simply a common burial with the queen in accordance with the custom, but combined with the complex political background at that time and Yongzheng himself's special feelings for Nian Shilan and other factors. In the history of the Qing Dynasty, it was a very high honor for the concubine to be buried with the emperor, and Nian Shilan was able to get this treatment, which undoubtedly reflected her unique position in Yongzheng's heart.
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