Orphaned as a kid, Liu E takes a trip to the resources Kaifeng, and later catches the eye of Zhao Heng. Though she was a concubine, Liu E was observant to state affairs, and also frequently discussed national politics with Zhao Heng. This practice proceeded when he came to be emperor in 997. Liu E is crowned empress after embracing the son of a courtesan (later on Emperor Renzong), and also acts as regent of the Track Dynasty during the last 2 years of her spouse's power. Liu E would continue to rule until her death twelve years later on in 1033.