Seeking but Unable to Obtain

Tú Yuǎnhóu's achievements overshadow the emperor, using the young emperor to command the feudal lords. His only weakness is his beloved granddaughter, Lì Zhāo, whom he raised personally. Lì Zhāo has lived in the palace since childhood, always following the emperor, calling him "Emperor Brother." When she comes of age, she insists on marrying no one but the emperor. Tú Yuǎnhóu, now old, knows that the emperor's wings are gradually growing strong, and that their relationship will eventually turn sour. However, he cannot resist his precious granddaughter's threat of fasting, so he willingly hands over part of his military power, hoping the emperor will overlook past grievances and treat Lì ...