I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Chancellor Zhou Yafu and the Nine Ministers submitted a memorial condemning Wang Rong for treason and witchcraft, calling for his punishment. Despite their demands, Emperor Liu Che pardoned him from death but exiled him to the desolate Wa slave islands, a fate worse than death for a prince. Liu Rong was to live on a deserted island with only two eunuchs, stripped of all privileges. This harsh punishment instilled fear among other princes, while Liu Duan celebrated his newfound heir, Liu Guo. Liu Rong's exile sent shockwaves through the political landscape, reinforcing Legalist principles and prompting Confucians to reevaluate their stance on law.

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