
Orphaned as a child, Liu E travels to the capital Kaifeng, and later catches the eye of Zhao Heng. Though she was a concubine, Liu E was perceptive to state affairs, and often discussed politics with Zhao Heng. This tradition continued when he became emperor in 997. Liu E is crowned empress after adopting the son of a concubine (later Emperor Renzong), and serves as regent of the Song Dynasty during the last two years of her husband’s reign. Liu E would continue to rule until her death twelve years later in 1033.
Liu E

Zhao Heng

Xiao Shou'an

Su Wen

Guo Jingqi

Kou Zhun

Feng Yi

Wang Qinruo

Zhao Zhen

Princess Ling Yang

Li Wan'er

Ding Wei

Princess Tie Jing

Cao Li Yong

Yuan Zuo

Zhao Yuan Fen

Guo Xian

Mu Yi

Zhao Jin

Zhang Jingzong
Yang Ying Luo
Wen Jialing

Prince Zhao Ji
Zhao You

Pan Liang

Pan Yushu

Zhao Guangyi

Empress Dowager Xiao

Zhao Ting Mei

Madame Wang

Li Muqing

Xing Zhonghe

Zhao Dezhao

Han Derang

Princess Consort Qin

Old Woman

Pan Bozheng

Cao Jian

Zhao Yuanxi

Wang Jien

Guo Chongxin

Yue'er

Yang Yanzhao

Li Zaifeng

Yi Qin

Cao Ru

Guo Qingwu (voiced by Qiao Shi Yu)

Xiao Talin
