The Woman Who Ruled an Empire · Episode 21

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The legendary life of Wu Zhao, the first and only female emperor in Chinese history, who defied conventions, rose from obscurity, and carved her name into eternity as a ruler unmatched through the ages.

Short drama · 53 episodes · Subtitled · Completed

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The legendary life of Wu Zhao, the first and only female emperor in Chinese history, who defied conventions, rose from obscurity, and carved her name into eternity as a ruler unmatched through the ages.

The Woman Who Ruled an Empire – Episode 21