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?

"Mother, I think it was a great move by Uncle to bring Qin Xiulian into the palace to vie for favor, you should help Qin Xiulian."


"Are you still my son?" Empress Xie yelled angrily.


"Mother!" the Seventh Prince raised his voice, "Can you be rational?"


Empress Xie was startled by the Seventh Prince's loud shout.


"Mother, I know you are strong-willed and unwilling to accept losing favor to Noble Princess Consort Rong, but the fact is clear, Noble Princess Consort Rong is indeed more favored than you." The Seventh Prince sometimes felt that Empress Xie was somewhat irrational regarding Noble Princess Consort Rong's favor.


"You..." Empress Xie was so angry her chest heaved, "You... you..."


"Mother, if you keep refusing to acknowledge this fact, you'll never surpass Noble Princess Consort Rong."


Empress Xie's tone was filled with anger: "What do you mean?"


Chapter 256 - "Empress Xie's Struggle with Favor"