Becoming the Empress in Road to Empress 2 is an arduous journey that demands cunning, tactical lies, and the occasional sacrifice of allies. While the game offers over 100 potential endings, only one path leads you to the throne. This guide provides the critical, spoiler-free choices required to navigate the 24-chapter journey from the Ganye Temple to the Imperial Palace.
- Developer/Publisher: Not stated
- Platform: Multi-Platform
- Release Year: 2026
- Total Chapters: 24
The Unfathomable Rear Palace (Chapters 18-20)
At this stage, you must manage your reputation and relationships carefully. Your goal is to navigate the Empress's questions and handle rivals like Consort Xiao.
| Chapter | Decision | Correct Choice |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Empress's Question | I believe Linglong did not act with ill intent. |
| 18 | Empress's Concern | I enjoy doing chores. |
| 19 | Questioned Identity | Tear up from the grievance. |
| 19 | Consort Xiao's Olive Branch | Slap her hard. |
| 20 | Is Consort Xiao the Culprit? | I beg Your Majesty to punish Consort Xiao. |
| 20 | Liu Xi's Fate | Kill her. |
The Unnecessary Mother and First Among the Nine Consorts (Chapters 21-24)
As you move closer to the throne, you will need to manipulate the succession and manage your internal court influence.
- Chapter 21: Blame Li Sujie for the push and keep the poison earrings.
- Chapter 22: Infiltrate in the Night Suit and keep urging His Majesty to name Li Zhong as the Crown Prince.
- Chapter 23: Investigate the tea, secretly take the abortion medicine, and destroy the remaining medicine.
- Chapter 24: Be kinder to Youzi than the Empress is to secure her loyalty.
Closer to Power and Battle for the Empress Position (Chapters 25-28)
In these chapters, you must begin dismantling the influence of your rivals. When dealing with the court, focus on winning over officials from humble origins.
Key decisions include:
- Chapter 25: Petition to depose the Empress.
- Chapter 26: Quietly win over officials from humble origins.
- Chapter 27: When dealing with Xu Minhui, keep her around.
- Chapter 28: Frame the Empress for an even greater crime to solidify your position.
Empress of the Realm and The Feast of Power (Chapters 29-32)
By Chapter 30, you must be prepared to act decisively against your enemies. During the Feast of Power, prioritize the dismantling of clans that threaten your rule.
- Chapter 30: Step forward and shout to stop the execution; win over the generals.
- Chapter 31: Approve the dismantling of clans 1, 4, 5, and 6. Decline the others.
- Chapter 32: Kill Consort Xiao, end the Chancellor, and spare Li Zhong.
Final Steps: The Emperor and the Empress (Chapters 33-41)
The final stretch requires absolute ruthlessness. In Chapter 36, you must confront the Emperor and explicitly refuse to leave, even when he hesitates.
By Chapter 41, your persistence is justified by your ambition. Ensure you ask Wan'er both questions, construct halls symbolizing imperial power, and proclaim the prophecy of the Woman Ruler Wu to finalize your path to the throne.