I will become the Emperor's favorite as I am smart and funny. I am but 13 years old and I am to be one of his concubines.
Hello Wu Zhoa, you are so funny, smart and pretty. I am Emperor Taizong. Come and entertain me.
I am always near the emperor I am gaining favor.
I do so enjoy your entertainment. You can read to me and enjoy our banter.
I cannot believe Gaozong is rescuing me! I will give him a son and my status will be promoted!
Since my father has died, you have been banished to the convent, but you are my favorite so I am going to bring you back as a low concubine.
And I Gaozong shall rule by your side as Empress.
I have destroyed my rivals! I AM EMPRESS WU. The Dowager Empress and I will rule this Golden Age! Arts and education will will rise! Women will have status! THE AGE WILL BE GOLDEN!
Wu, I cannot believe my father the king has died and now you are MY bride. I am so very blessed. I will tittle you Empress WU! No matter how much push back comes.
EMPRESS WU! HAIL
WANG! You were the last one to see my daughter alive! I will do away with you AND usurp your role! Gaozong prefers me anyhow!
I am doomed!
My new Emperor husband is sick and weak. I will lead in his stead from behind the scenes. No one will be the wiser! I shall dominate the court!
As I unify China I will rise education, arts and literature. I will improve the life of the common folk!
And YOU! Xioa! Along with Wang shall be cut and left to drown in wine. I will destroy ALL my female rivals! Muahhahaaahhaa!
Farmers! Your taxes are reduced! Economics will surely improve!
I know I am doomed! Wang and I are doomed! Gaozong only listens to you! We will suffer for certain!
Ladies of the Tang! YOU will rise and have power of your own right! Status! You can work and do the things you wish!
Yes, Empress! You have unified China, expanded the territory and the borders are protected! As you wish!
It is time to reinforce out borders! We must protect all of China under my rule!