[1] Zhao Tingmei was originally the Prince of Qi (齐王), and he served as the governor of Kaifeng and the commander of Zhongshu.

In September 981, the Beijing envoy Chai Yuxi accused Zhao Tingmei of being arrogant, and Zhao Pu also instructed Li Fu, who was in charge of the Kaifeng government, to falsely accuse Zhao Tingmei.

Zhao Tingmei was exiled to Xijing was downgraded to Duke Xian of Fuling (涪陵县公).

[2] In 984, Zhao Tingmei went to Fangzhou, and died because of anxiety.

Song Zhenzong restored Zhao Tingmei 's title of Prince of Qin, and Song Huizong posthumously named Zhao Tingmei the Prince of Wei.