The Han Dynasty's Beloved Eldest Princess

Liu Yu transmigrated to the Western Han Dynasty and became the eldest daughter of an extremely poor family.

A deadbeat dad, a sweet and silly mom, a baby brother, and a broken little girl.

Facing life's hardships, three-year-old Liu Yu clenched her tiny fists. She had made up her mind: she would defy fate and lead her entire family out of poverty!

Half a year later, her deadbeat father was proclaimed emperor. Only then did she learn that he was none other than the historically renowned Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Bingyi.

Liu Yu: "..."

After entering the imperial palace, she discovered that the court was full of intrigue and powerful foreign enemies were watching hungrily from beyond the borders.

Facing troubles at home and threats abroad, five-year-old Liu Yu resolutely picked up her bamboo slips. She had made up her mind: she would use her modern wisdom to help the Han Dynasty overcome its difficulties!

Ten years later, thanks to the efforts of a wise ruler and capable ministers, the government was clean, the surrounding tribes had submitted, and the Western Han Dynasty had reached the height of its power.

Liu Yu: "..."

Fine. Since she couldn't help with anything, she might as well devote herself to being a good-for-nothing.

So she took up astronomy and geography, science and mathematics, fine foods and wine, falconry and hunting, cuju and guessing games, biogas and composting...

"Hold on," Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Bingyi, interrupted the court attendant's report in exasperation. "Has the Eldest Princess gone off to study the latrines again?"

"Your Majesty, the Eldest Princess says she's going to sacrifice herself to blow up the cesspit, so that every household can live happily!"

The veins on Liu Bingyi's forehead throbbed. "Quick, drag that little menace back here!"

Twenty years later, someone asked Liu Yu, "Your Majesty, great Empress, how did you manage to inherit the throne and become the ruler of the world's most powerful nation?"

Liu Yu looked up in bewilderment. "I dunno. They insisted I become Empress..."

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