The Legitimate Daughter

Emperor Chunxi of the Dayong Dynasty had no heirs, only one daughter, and no one to inherit the throne. Everyone assumed a prince from a collateral branch of the royal family would take the throne and continue the imperial line. But just as the regent was reading the edict aloud, who would have expected... The absurd emperor's edict read: "The legitimate princess Yuanxi is beautiful and discerning. She may inherit the throne. I hereby appoint her Crown Princess and... she shall ascend the throne as Emperor." The assembled ministers: ... What does being good-looking have to do with being able to govern a country? ???????? Regardless, Her Majesty the Empress, now ruling the realm, is living quite comfortably... With nothing to do, she can flirt and tease her powerful ministers. Oh, that Embroidered Uniform Guard looks pretty good. And tsk, tsk, her old flame, the Marquis of Yong'an, has been pretty obedient lately too. He might be worth flirting with... Recommended completed works by the author: Up next: I'll be starting one of these two stories. Please add them to your wish lists: