A Phoenix’s Rise, Step by Step

Born beautiful, with a knack for attracting wolves: The first was a young silk merchant, cold and heartless; The second was a dashing young official, lecherous and shameless; The third was a commandery princess's only son, who coveted her wealth; The fourth was the Prince of Lu's heir, and the fifth a powerful prince of the commandery. Just as she was losing all faith in the men of this world, the Wolf King appeared... The historical record states: “...From childhood, she was bright and perceptive, exceptionally beautiful, well versed in the classics and histories, skilled in law, and proficient in medicine. When she came of age, she was selected for the inner palace on account of her virtue. The emperor loved her deeply, and the six palaces fell into neglect. He would stay with her through the night as ordinary married couples do...”