It had been commonly expected when Cao …
Years: 227 - 227
It had been commonly expected when Cao Rui became emperor that his wife, Princess Yu, would be created empress, but she was not.
Rather, he creates a favorite concubine, Consort Mao, empress in 227.
Princess Yu is exiled back to their original palace.
He loves Empress Mao dearly, and a number of her relatives, including her father and brother, become honored officials (but without actual powers).
