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How did Wu Zetian meet the emperor?

Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong, likes beautiful women, and there are countless beautiful women in his harem.

Fifteen-year-old Wu Zetian entered the palace without attracting the attention of the emperor. More than two months passed, and she didn't see the emperor. Wu Zetian stayed in Yefu Palace all day and learned some rules, manners and terms from eunuchs. As for Xu Hui, who entered the palace with her, it is said that the emperor will spoil her recently because her father is an official of the court. After consideration, Wu Zetian thought of a way: she would worship her sister with Xu Hui and get close to the emperor through Xu Hui.

Therefore, Wu Zetian tried every means to please Xu Hui every day. This Xu Hui is a talented woman. Wu Zetian often went to her room to ask Xu Hui about various problems in her study, so that in the long run, the two became acquainted. When Wu Zetian saw that the time was ripe, she asked Xu Hui to worship her sisters, and Xu Hui agreed. In the evening, the two dressed up and went to the yard, burning incense and becoming sworn brothers, and vowed to each other that if they got the favor of the emperor first, they would support each other, so that they could take care of each other at the same time and never separate.

A few days later, Xu Hui was really loved by the emperor. Wu Zetian could not restrain her joy. Things are as she expected. She made a plan for her next step, even every detail, every conversation and every action. A few days passed and there was no news of Xu Hui. Wu Zetian was not discouraged. She knew Xu Hui's temper and that Xu Hui would not leave her. However, Wu Zetian also took active action. She asked the eunuch to send a message to Xu Hui.

Xu Hui did not forget Wu Zetian. The emperor appreciated her talent, named her mother-in-law and lived elsewhere. But whenever she got the chance, she told the emperor how good Wu Zetian was, which made the emperor itch. In the eyes of the emperor, the new women in Yeting Palace are still green fruits and have no mature taste, so he is not very interested. But Wu Zetian, whom Xu Hui often praised, made him want to meet. A few days later, the emperor summoned Wu Zetian. He was stunned by Wu Zetian's beauty and loved her even more. Wu Zetian met the emperor through Xu Hui.