The Revenge of Liu Ruyi

Empress Lu's brutal murder of Lady Qi is a notorious example of extreme violence in the political struggles of China's ancient court. From the favor she enjoyed through the songs and dances of Chu to the horrific fate of being made into a human pig, Lady Qi's life reflects the tragedy women faced amid shifts in power. This event not only marked a turning point in the politics of the early Han dynasty, but its bloody details also stand as a warning to later generations: in a cage woven from patriarchy and imperial power, individual resistance often ends in destruction.

After his mother is murdered, Liu Ruyi trains hard in martial arts and joins forces with the princes and court officials to wipe out the Lu clan in one decisive blow.