This Subject Accepts the Imperial Decree

Disguised as a man, Xu Jiao entered the Eastern Palace at a young age to serve as a companion reader. After the Son of Heaven ascended the throne, Xu Jiao rose step by step through the ranks, starting from a Compiler in the Hanlin Academy to the highest rank among officials and serving as the Prime Minister in the court. Everyone in court knew Emperor Yuan openly favoured Zai Xiang. It was also well known that Xu Xiang had a few hundred terrible tempers each month and a notoriously petty nature. Yet, there always seemed to be some foolishly fearless officials who even dared to submit memorials of impeachment against the Xiang Ye. Emperor Yuan stated, “If she is so capable, then let her rol...