Palace of Devotion
Orphaned as a child, Liu E takes a trip to the capital Kaifeng, as well as later catches the eye of Zhao Heng. Though she was a courtesan, Liu E was perceptive to state events, as well as commonly discussed politics with Zhao Heng. This tradition proceeded when he ended up being emperor in 997.
Liu E is crowned empress after taking on the child of a concubine (later on Emperor Renzong), and serves as regent of the Tune Dynasty throughout the last two years of her hubby's regime. Liu E would certainly continue to rule till her death twelve years later on in 1033.