Seeking the script of Wu Zetian's historical drama

Scene 1: Mei Niang enters the palace. Photo: Father-in-law Wu Meiniang.

Wu Meiniang: This is the third night. Is the emperor still awake? Has the emperor been waiting for me?

Grandpa: Oh, yes, the emperor has been waiting for you.

Wu Meiniang: Grandpa Wang, does the emperor know who I am?

Father-in-law: Your Majesty knows that the daughter of Yue Daxia, the commander-in-chief of Jingzhou, was born with beauty and called you into the palace as a talented person.

Act II: Mei Niang falls out of favor and becomes a servant girl: Wang Gonggong, Li.

Li: Your Majesty, I recently observed the astronomical phenomena and saw the Taibai Venus.

Li Shimin: Oh, this is a warning from God.

Li: I'm in charge of Yin and Yang studies of astronomical calendars. I dare not report this matter. After three generations of Tang Dynasty, the female ruler Wu Wang. Taibai Star is also called Taibai Demon.

Li Shimin: Who is Wu in the palace?

Grandpa Wang: Only Wu Meiniang.

Li Shimin: Wu Meiniang? (thinking deeply)

Li Shimin: You must resent me for making you a maid.

Wu Meiniang: I dare not.

Li Shimin: Look up and tell me the truth.

Wu Meiniang: A maid dedicated her body and mind to the emperor from the day she entered the palace. It is no different to be a talented person to serve the emperor physically and mentally, and to be a maid who follows the emperor and maintains the dignity of the emperor.

Act III: Mei Niang's private meeting, the death of the prince and the emperor: the maids of Li Shimin's father-in-law, Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang.

(Waste Prince Chenggan as Shu Ren)

Wu Meiniang: Your highness, your highness, your highness must be a prince.

Li Zhi: Why?

Wu Meiniang: Destiny cannot be violated. Only when your highness becomes a prince can you and I have a destiny.

Grandpa Wang: Send medicine to the emperor quickly. The emperor has a high fever again.

Li Zhi: Dad, this is medicine. Father, come and drink.

Li Shimin: What medicine is this? Are you trying to poison me? (Pointing to Wu Meiniang) You, drink it for me. (Handing the medicine to Wu Meiniang) To show your loyalty, drink it, drink it (Li Shimin collapses).

Narrator: In the 23rd year of Tang Zhenguan (AD 649), Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong, died. In 649 AD, Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong, died. He felt sorry for the great cause of the Tang Dynasty, disappointed with his children's families, and loved and hated the beautiful women who were charming. As usual, he sent imperial edicts and dealt with imperial secretaries, and Wu Meiniang was awarded the title of "Water Mirror". After Li Zhi succeeded to the throne, he brought Wu Meiniang back to the palace and trained him to be a talented person. Later, he was promoted to the second prize of nine wives, ranking first among nine wives.

Act IV: Wu Meiniang becomes a queen: Wang Gonggong and Wu Zetian.

Narrator: Wu Meiniang personally killed his daughter and framed the Queen, who was finally abolished.

Father-in-law Wang: It was brought by Feng Tian. The emperor told me that in November of the sixth year of Tang Zhongzong, Ding Maoshuo made Wu Shi the queen. I admire him very much.

Wu Zetian: My courtiers kowtowed to the emperor for his kindness. Long live your majesty!

Narrator: Wu Zetian killed my uncle Sun Chang Wuji, but she listened to politics. After Li Zhi's death, she succeeded in becoming the first female emperor in China.