Did Guangxu give up the traditional rule of the country?

There are some reasons. First, bound by etiquette. The Qing Dynasty was a dynasty that attached great importance to filial piety. Even if it is not a real mother and son, from the etiquette, Cixi is Guangxu's mother. If Guangxu killed Cixi, it would be unfilial and many ministers and nobles could not tolerate it. Secondly, Cixi has many cronies. During her reign, Cixi cultivated many cronies, and many officials pointed their finger at Cixi's wealth. If Guangxu replaces her, it will be detrimental to their interests. If she is killed, it may cause great anxiety. Third, Emperor Guangxu himself was very weak. After Guangxu was imprisoned in Yingtai, he had already lost the heart of governing the country and just wanted to live a stable life. Guangxu no longer wants to pay attention to political affairs.