Sure Wu Tzetian was the one exception in 3000 years of recorded history, after which subsequent dynasties went…
There are other influential Chinese women in the political landscape of their history. But anyway the point is if one exists then a female being represented this way is not "impossible" as you mentioned
I'm late to watching this show and just happened upon this review. I disagree with the following point " It is impossible for women to exercise the kind of influence and authority portrayed in this story in ancient Chinese patriachical society."
I would encourage you to do a research into the most powerful empresses in Chinese history, especially Empress Wu Zetian aka Wu Zhao of the Tang Dynasty.
I would encourage you to do a research into the most powerful empresses in Chinese history, especially Empress Wu Zetian aka Wu Zhao of the Tang Dynasty.