Li Shimin: WHY. why did you give Concubine Wu a KNIFE?!

Li Zhi: I’m sorry. She said she felt unsafe.

Li Shimin: Now I feel unsafe!

Li Zhi: I’m sorry.

Li Zhi: ... would you like a knife?

If people talked about Li Shimin like how they talk about Wu Zetian:

(Note: While many of the facts are true, this post is satirical. I do not actually believe the opinions stated)

"Li Shimin was born in 598. Through vicious intrigue he seized the throne of his father, destroying the natural order of succession. He murdered his two brothers and their entire families. Twelve of his own relatives died in the meaningless slaughter and bloodbath. Many say that his achievements in creating the Tang era of prosperity outshine this; however, the slaughter of one's own relatives overshadows it.

He had his own son killed, and he was a massive sex maniac, having thirty-five children with more than ten different women. He committed incest with his own sister-in-law, violating the basic rules of family. With his military power and lust, he viciously seized the blood-stained reins of power.

He brutally slaughtered many officials, most notably Hou Junji, who was implicated in his son's rebellion against his rule. He shook the Tang order, causing chaos and instability by taking a position that was not his. Though many cite his great achievements, it must not be forgotten that he robbed the position from his brother and father, brutalised his officials and his own family, and had no morals at all. He should be remembered as one of the greatest tyrants in history."

THIS IS SATIRE. THE EVENTS MENTIONED ARE TRUE, BUT I DO NOT BELIEVE THE OPINIONS, AND I HAVE MAGNIFIED THEM TO BE MUCH WORSE THAN THEY ACTUALLY WERE.

(Also, Li Jiancheng fans do believe this)

Period dramas dresses tournament: Red dresses Round 3- Group A: Wu MeiNiang, The empress of China (gifset) vs Lucille Sharpe, Crimson peak (gifset)

Deep blue outfit of Empress Wu

Huge fan of when the protagonist, who desperately just wants to protect who they love or do what they think is right, completely goes off and starts destroying shit without abandon as the new dark lord/lady (or leader). That's just so sexy of them

Fan Bingbing as Wu Zetian in The Empress of China (TV Series, 2014-2015).

When Empress Wu Zetian took over for her ailing husband, she knew holding on to power wouldn’t be easy. In a show of might she had the largest palace in the world built.

Wu Zetian

Wu Zetian, the first and only female ruler of Imperial China, lived a life marked by ambition as well as controversy. Born into a wealthy family in 624 CE, Wu was encouraged by her father to pursue education, an uncommon privilege for girls in ancient China. Selected as a concubine for Emperor Taizong at age 14, Wu's intellect and charm quickly captured the emperor's attention, leading to her elevation to the position of secretary. Her rise to power was gradual yet strategic. Despite being sent to a convent after Taizong's death, Wu's affair with Taizong's son, Gaozong, secured her return to court as his empress consort. With Gaozong's declining health, Wu's influence grew, and she effectively ruled as the power behind the throne, manoeuvring court politics to eliminate rivals and solidify her position. Wu's reign was marked by significant reforms and achievements. She restructured the government, reduced bureaucracy, and implemented policies to improve agriculture, education, and military efficiency. However, her later years saw a decline in her hold on power, characterised by paranoia, scandalous affairs with young lovers, and purges within her administration. In 704 CE, Wu was forced to abdicate in favour of her son Zhongzong due to mounting discontent among court officials. After her death in 705 CE, real power shifted to Empress Wei, who played a role in influencing  Zhongzong and the court. Despite controversy surrounding her reign, Wu's legacy endures. Modern historians acknowledge her as a visionary leader whose reforms laid the groundwork for China's prosperity under Emperor Xuanzong. While remembered for her supposed crimes, including the rumoured murder of her daughter, Wu's impact on Chinese history remains profound, inspiring continued fascination and debate about her rule and legacy. She ruled during the Tang Dynasty and establishing her own Zhou Dynasty, leaving an indelible mark on the history of China.

I also highly suggest watching the series on YouTube by Extra History

this is the link for part 1 ^

help: in which chapter is the quote "redemption story, they said? there will be no redemption. it is not me who is wrong. it’s everyone else.”?!?!?? please i need it 🥲🥲🥲

It's the end of chapter 46!!

Zetian is in the dragon with Qin Zheng, ready to take over their world!!

❁ This LINK will lead you to #46 (260x140) gifs of YIN TAO in Secret History of Empress Wu episode 1 as WU MEINIANG ❁

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Di Renjie: How do I deal with my enemies?

Wu Zetian: Kill them

Di Renjie: That's a bit extreme, I was hoping for a more passive solution

Wu Zetian: Kill them only a little?

proposal: the NFSI (Notable Failson Index), where all hereditary monarchies are judged by how long it takes for a notable failson to come into power

Period dramas dresses tournament: Red dresses Round 1- Group A: Wu MeiNiang, The empress of China (gifset) vs Aniela Adamczewska, 1670 (gifset)

Black, blue and gold outfit of Empress Dowager Wu

Starting Iron Widow be like: I know where this is going…

Xiran Jay Zhao: Do you tho?

Halfway through:…uhh, maybe not

Near the end: yesss, go Zetian!!!

At the end: wtf, how could I ever have predicted this?!