Palace of Devotion
Orphaned as a youngster, Liu E takes a trip to the capital Kaifeng, as well as later stands out of Zhao Heng. Though she was a concubine, Liu E was perceptive to state events, and frequently reviewed politics with Zhao Heng. This custom continued when he ended up being emperor in 997.
Liu E is crowned empress after adopting the boy of a courtesan (later Emperor Renzong), and also serves as regent of the Track Empire throughout the last 2 years of her spouse's reign. Liu E would remain to rule until her death twelve years later on in 1033.