Zhou Liangliang

After being reincarnated as the youngest son of Emperor Wu of Zhou, Zhao Yao was not favored much. In order to survive the bloody power struggle for the throne, he had to bide his time. Finally, he grew up and was granted a title of nobility, only to be exiled to the distant region of Lingnan by his dear father.

It was said that Lingnan was incredibly poor, but Zhao Yao was not afraid. He focused on infrastructure and production. Under Zhao Yao's management, Lingnan transformed from a place of exile into a prosperous land.

Just when Zhao Yao was happily living his carefree life in Lingnan, the ministers traveled a thousand miles to beg him to ascend the throne.

Zhao Yao was baffled. Had these ministers lost their minds?

Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne

Duke Zhen spoke calmly, "I know you are my own sister."


"Since you know, what have you done?" Empress Xie could no longer control the anger and resentment in her heart, "You knew perfectly well why I sent Xie Shi to Yangzhou to quell the rebellion, yet what have you done?"


Facing his younger sister's fury, Duke Zhen remained calm and said, "If I told you, would you still send Xie Shi to Yangzhou?"


"Of course, I would!" Empress Xie said with great conviction, "I won't let Xie Shi ruin the emperor's plans!"


Empress Xie was taken aback by Duke Zhen's retort, "What then?"


Duke Zhen looked at Empress Xie without speaking.


Empress Xie was momentarily stunned and then realized the implication of Duke Zhen's words, her expression turning even more unsightly.


"Brother, I am your biological sister from the same mother!" she gritted her teeth, "I am the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, Xie Wan is merely a concubine's daughter!"


Chapter 171 The Self-Smart Empress Xie