Ever since Xie Yi was deposed, the civil and military officials would spend every morning court session clamoring about "The nation cannot be a day without an Empress," "the harem cannot be a day without a master," and such.
The Emperor had long anticipated the ministers would come up with such a suggestion, so he asked them who they thought would be best to be made Empress.
The ministers who supported Prince Chu naturally proposed making Princess Li the Empress. She was considered the most qualified candidate in the harem to become the new Empress, suitable in every aspect. First: Princess Li hailed from the esteemed Li Family. Second: Princess Li had given birth to Prince Chu. Third: Princess Li was well-educated, virtuous, and kind. Fourth: Princess Li was the most senior concubine in the harem.
