[Tang Dynasty] A History Buff Transmigrates Into an Empress

A scheming puppy-like Gaozong of Tang personally teaches his wife how to play politics, while the laid-back Empress Wu, who'd been content to coast through life, awakens to her love of ruling the realm.

Who says Li Zhi is a coward? Come get to know the crybaby best actor!

The Li Tang imperial family is a complete mess: a loving father and filial children, fathers weeping and sons shouting, rebellions and curses, powerful chancellors and ministers... Gaozong of Tang plays the pig to eat the tiger and seize the realm.

Li Zhi, the schemer: "Sister Wu likes them wild. I can be wild too."

Wu Chen: "..."

Li Zhi, the crybaby best actor: "Uncle, why have you rebelled?"

Zhangsun Wuji: "I really want to kick you back into your mother's womb."

Li Zhi, the doting husband: "If you can't decide on matters of state and war, ask your mother first."

Li Xian: "Father and Mother are true love. I'm just an accident."

Depose the Wang Empress and install Wu.

Chu Suiliang: "Everyone knows the Consort served the late emperor. How can Your Majesty hide this from the eyes and ears of the world?"

Li Ji: "This is a matter of His Majesty's household. Why ask outsiders?"

Han Yuan: "When a hen crows at dawn, the household is doomed."

Empress Wang: "May Your Majesty live ten thousand years. The Consort has received your favor, and it is my lot to die."

Note: This is an entirely fictional alternate history. Please don't take it as historical fact.

Theme: Young people need life's trials to grow better.