"They erased all traces of me, and gave my existence the name of the weak. They scorned every breath I took."
"In the narrow margins of histories written only about men, I was pushed into battle and allowed to claim a few victories. I played a part that was and wasn't mine, yet I wasn't even allowed a single line in the credits."
"Even if no one admires me, I will still declare to the world who I truly am!" Lyrics from the song "The Girl Who Was Erased"
She should have been wielding her brush high above the clouds, looking down on all her rivals. She should never have been brought so low, confined to a humble life as a dutiful wife.
The real story of the historical Lady Kudi should have been that of a widow who wielded power and influence. After her husband died, Lady Kudi was appointed to the position of Imperial Admonitor, drafted imperial edicts, and reached the pinnacle of her life. That is where this story begins.
To rewrite her great historical achievements as a love story confined to the home is a cruel and shameful act.
Disclaimer: (1) I don't mean to criticize any particular work. I simply want to share this history with more people! If you don't like it, don't read it. Deliberate nitpicking is not welcome.
(2) This isn't a feminist story; it's simply a general no-romance story. I chose the cover a long time ago. I'll try to avoid beauty standards as much as I can, though the story still caters to them to some extent.
Theme: Befriend the wise, and befriend wisdom even more. Separate truth from falsehood. Recognize illusion and leave it behind.
I just finished reading this article and searched for the book and the people in it. I felt so aggrieved, so I just introduced that arrogance and love are really annoying. Why should I ruin other people's lives after taking over them?! The last time I felt so humiliated was when I watched Wu Zetian's palace fight in The Legend of Wu Mei Niang...
I love literature that expresses awakening!
Now that the matter has come to this, let me add fuel to the fire. Although I have not read the original book or TV series, I know the history of Pei Xingjian and Kudi. Kudi is actually Pei Xingjian's continuation. Pei Xingjian's original wife, Lu, is dead, and he and Kudi are two people. They are about 23 years apart in age. Although this was a common system in the Tang Dynasty, it is still a bit hard to accept now. In addition, the two of them had a son, Pei Guangting. Pei Guangting was only about 4 years old when Pei Xingjian died, and Kudi was about 40 years old. Recently, because of Zhou Shen's OST and Pei Xingjian (because he is the prototype I recommend, and I also support Zhou Shen), I want to watch "The Wind Rises in Colors" and "The Wind Rises in the West", but I won't like it very much. After all, I watched the history of the two of them first. In my eyes, it should be 23-year-old Tianqian falling in love. Moreover, I don't know if the author plays Honor of Kings, Pei Xingjian, and Zi Shouyu. You should understand if you have played it. (Manual dog head)
Found the treasure wife!!!
Thumbs up for you! I just read another review and it was so spot on!
Well-intentioned research, thanks