Princess Hexiao (Qianlong)
Heshen's fall from power
Heshen's fall from power
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In 1799, shortly after the Qianlong Emperor's death, Princess Hexiao's father\-in\-law, [Heshen](/wiki/Heshen "Heshen"), was arrested on charges of corruption and political incompetence. Found guilty, Heshen was initially sentenced to death by [slow slicing](/wiki/Slow_slicing "Slow slicing"). However, the [Jiaqing Emperor](/wiki/Jiaqing_Emperor "Jiaqing Emperor"), who succeeded the Qianlong Emperor, permitted Heshen to commit suicide in his own residence out of respect for his tenth sister. Heshen's immense wealth, amassed over a long career of corrupt activities, were confiscated. The Jiaqing Emperor granted amnesty to Princess Hexiao and even granted her part of Heshen's confiscated property. Fengšeninde, on the other hand, was stripped of his privileges and titles but remained similarly unharmed.


What were the consequences of Heshen's corrupt activities?