An Everlasting Song in an Age of Prosperity: The Chronicles of Emperor and Empress

Meng Wanqing was already considered “old” when she married, but overnight her husband went from heir apparent to emperor, and her own status rose with his: she became empress.

Meng Wanqing knew her husband was determined to be a wise ruler. She also knew what a mess he had inherited and how many hardships and obstacles lay ahead.

As his wife, she shared a deep and devoted love with him. As empress, she helped him purge treacherous officials, reform government, and introduce new policies…

Official histories remember her as a rare and virtuous empress, while unofficial accounts focus on how she was the emperor’s favorite. Only she knows that both accounts are true.