Of course, since she experienced the turmoil after the abolition of Shangguan Yi and the enshrinement of Zen in Mount Tai, her status as a queen has become stronger than that of previous queens.

Even Dugu Jialuo during the reign of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty was inferior.

Yang Jian favored Dugu Jialuo alone, which was because he learned the lesson of the foolishness of Emperor Xuan of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the five queens who stood side by side.

In addition, Dugu Jialuo fought hard and gave birth to five sons and five daughters, as well as the help of a powerful family background. Under various conditions, a strong generation of queens was born.

That is almost impossible to replicate.

But now Empress Wu can dominate her only because of her contribution in political affairs. Even when Li Zhi is in poor health, she firmly holds the imperial power in the hands of the Empress.

For such a queen, everyone naturally respects and fears her.

Except for one person.

Li Yan deliberately walked slowly, looking carefully at the only female emperor in history from a blind spot out of Empress Wu's sight.

Through the veil that could not block anything, his wish came true and he saw what Wu Zetian looked like.

Not that I have any thoughts, but Empress Wu is already in her forties this year, four years older than Li Zhi.

The main reason is that there is no accurate record of Wu Zetian's appearance in later generations. As a history student, his old habit of curiosity has returned.

There is a saying that the face of the Lushe Buddha in Longmen Grottoes was carved according to the appearance of Wu Zetian, but the Buddha has long been seriously distorted, and the evidence is insufficient.

As for the statement in "New Book of Tang Dynasty" that "Princess Taiping Fang'e Guangyi had many conspiracies, Wu Zetian said she was like me" is very doubtful.

What Li Yan saw at this time was not a big and majestic face, but it was not small and exquisite either. Overall, his appearance was still rather charming.

Even if you are very old, you can still see the beauty of your youth due to proper maintenance.

Mei Niang Mei Niang, there are various opinions about this name, but at this time he can imagine that Empress Wu's young appearance is indeed worthy of that title.

Many years of participation in the government gave Empress Wu a graceful and dignified temperament.

At this moment, with a sharp glance, even Ming Chongyan was so frightened that he lowered his head, and the scene suddenly fell into silence.

Li Yan won't show up at this time, but after he walked out, he stood with a group of monks and Taoist priests, which was too eye-catching.

Empress Wu looked at him immediately: "Li Yuanfang?"

Li Yan took a few steps forward: "I'm here."

Empress Wu asked curiously: "Why are you in Min's Mansion?"

Li Yan said: "The Duke of Zhou once invited me to come to the palace, but the trip was not possible. I am very sorry. Today I heard that the Duke is ill. I have made some achievements in Taoist Dan Yuan Jin, so I came to the house to see if I can help."

Empress Wu looked at the group and asked, "Is that so?"

Taoist Master Wan Zhen of Haotian Temple replied: "As Li Shanxin said, he has superb skills and can cure the disease and relieve the worries of the prince!"

"Um……"

Empress Wu was noncommittal and turned to Wu Minzhi who was being pushed out. He was still talking about his grandmother and frowned slightly.

"What's the air about, let me see!!"

Li Yan seized this fleeting opportunity and aimed at Empress Wu, aiming for success.

The empress who silenced everyone suddenly had an emotional villain above her head.

The upper lip is raised, wrinkles appear on the bridge of the nose, the eyebrows are pressed down, and the eyes are narrowed.

The lifelike face of the villain showed an expression that made him hate someone very much at first glance.

“Emotional feedback—disgust!”

"The reasoning begins!"

"Disgust for Wu Minzhi!"

"Correct reasoning!"

…
Chapter completed!