Wu Zetian (1995 TV series)

Wu Zetian is a Chinese television series based on the life of Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant and became the de facto ruler of China in the late seventh century.

Directed by Chen Jialin, the series starred Liu Xiaoqing as the title character.

One night, Wu Meiniang was bestowed favor upon by Emperor Taizong for the first time since she entered the palace.

The innocent girl turned into ruthless and cruel woman after experiencing the cruelty of court life and escaped death several times.

After the death of Emperor Taizong, Wu Meiniang was thrown into Ganye Temple and forced to become a nun.