If you're interested in learning more about Empress Wu Zetian, I would recommend seeking out a reputable documentary or historical text instead. There are many excellent books and films about her life that offer a more nuanced and accurate portrayal of this fascinating figure. Avoid "The Atrocious Empress" at all costs.
: According to historical accounts, Wu ordered the hands and feet of Wang and Xiao to be severed before throwing them into wine vats to drown.
universe where she becomes the "Empress" of the Atrocious hive. Character Profile: The Atrocious Empress In this fan-fiction lore,
One of the most infamous incidents of Wu Zetian's reign was the massacre of the Guo family. In 697 CE, Wu Zetian ordered the execution of Guo Shufen, a high-ranking official who had dared to criticize her rule. However, Guo Shufen's family refused to submit to her authority, and Wu Zetian responded by ordering the slaughter of the entire Guo clan. This brutal act of vengeance resulted in the deaths of over 50 members of the Guo family, including women, children, and elderly relatives.
