To annex the Kingdom of Jiang, Lang Shuheng arranged a marriage alliance with its crown prince, throwing the kingdom into turmoil.
Though favored by the emperor as his choice of heir, he missed out on the throne and became regent.
After scheming to seize power, Lang Shuheng became the new emperor of the Kingdom of Yue.
When the time was right, he annexed the Kingdom of Jiang and became a mighty empress who ruled over the land.
“Wouldn't it be better if whoever fills Yue's treasury and expands its territory gets to be emperor?”
“If it really comes to that, you still have to treat him well, understand?”
“The rebels made it all the way to the throne hall, and he still did nothing wrong?”
“Write an abdication edict, and I won't use the late emperor's decree to depose you.”
Revised Tongxi edition
Theme: Single-mindedly pursuing a career
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