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She is a legendary and talented woman of the Tang Dynasty. Her life was full of ups and downs, and her talent and power were intertwined. She is Shangguan Wan'er. Wan'er was born into a well-known family, but when she was still in her infancy, her grandfather Shangguan Yi drafted a post-null edict, which angered Wu Zetian and caused trouble to the family. She and her mother, Zheng, were imprisoned as slaves in Yeting. During the difficult years in Yeting, her mother's careful teaching and her love for poetry and books made her outstandingly intelligent and talented. By chance, Wan'er came to prominence with a poem she composed. She was appreciated by Wu Zetian and stepped into the center of power. By Wu Zetian's side, she commented on the world's poetry on behalf of the imperial court, showing her extraordinary literary attainments and participating in government affairs, showing her outstanding political talents. She dealt with various forces. Although she did not have the name of prime minister, she had the actual status of prime minister and became a figure that cannot be ignored during the Wu Zhou period.