"Because I have nothing!" Wu Meiniang said.
Empress Wang was stunned.
Wu Meiniang continued, "The Emperor dislikes you because your family background is too good, so good that it frightens him, makes him fearful, and keeps him restless day and night, fearing that one day you might bear a prince and depose him as a retired emperor. It is precisely because my father passed away early and my maternal family is unreliable that he dares to love me, favor me, and confide in me!"
Hearing these words, Empress Wang wept and laughed, then immediately pulled out a golden hairpin from her head and plunged it fiercely into her heart.
As she died, she remained sitting upright, her demeanor noble and serene, as if she were still the Empress presiding over the phoenix throne, awaiting the customary kowtows from the concubines.
This scion of the Taiyuan Wang clan, who had been proud her entire life, never lowered her haughty head even in death.
The audience watching this scene felt a pang in their hearts.
Previously, in other dramas featuring Wu Zetian, Empress Wang was always portrayed as naive, pure, kind, weak, incompetent, and largely forgettable.
However, in this drama, Empress Wang possessed a vivid personality, being arrogant and domineering, even more formidable than Hua Fei. Although she gradually fell in love with the Emperor, she was not consumed by romance.
What was even more commendable was that Hua Ruyi, in order not to overshadow Jiang Ling, the female lead, did not cast an old or unattractive actress to play Empress Wang.
The actress portraying Empress Wang this time was a stunning beauty with striking features, and her acting skills were equally impressive.
Under her interpretation, Empress Wang was as noble as a peony, surpassing all others in beauty, dignified and graceful, leaving an unforgettable impression.
A urban tragedy is one that destroys the most beautiful things for all to see.
Empress Wang's death was like a peony, blooming to its fullest, suddenly withering.
Her death was so tragically beautiful, how could it not break the hearts of those who cherished beauty outside the drama?
Empress Wang's death became a trending topic that very night.
The actress who played her gained a million followers that same evening.
"Wow wow wow, I originally watched this for Jiang Ling's beauty, but I ended up being captivated by this lady!"
"Miss Lady's Empress Wang is truly beautiful, so dignified, so graceful, with a full oval face, such a prosperous and peaceful appearance. Not only do I like her, but my mother also loves this type of look."
"It's laughable that many dramas, to highlight the heroine's beauty, cast some unsightly characters as supporting roles. Even when there are a few good-looking ones, their makeup is old and ugly, truly an eyesore!"
"A truly good drama should not be a solo performance; a hundred flowers blooming is a vibrant spring. Jiang Ling's Wu Meiniang is beautiful, and the other actresses in the drama also possess their own unique beauty!"
"Not only Empress Wang, but also Consort Xiao Shu, and those appearing in the preview like Shangguan Wan'er, Princess Taiping, Empress Wei, as well as the bit-part concubines and maids, are all progressively more beautiful. It's fortunate that the actress playing Wu Meiniang is Jiang Ling, otherwise, she might not have been able to hold her own against so many beauties."
"Hua Ruyi is worthy of filming idol dramas; idol dramas need handsome men and beautiful women to anchor them!"
Through the death of Empress Wang, the audience was reminded of the costume dramas filmed over the years, where only the female lead had exquisite makeup, while everyone else was as dull as a wallflower.
In contrast, "The Double Saints of the Great Tang" matched the makeup and attire according to the characters, without bias, bringing out the beauty of almost every actress to its fullest.
Even without watching the story, just seeing these beauties was a great enjoyment.
Major self-media platforms, understanding how to capitalize on traffic, quickly produced videos seeing so many viewers discussing this topic.