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Fifth Clerihew

Wu Zetian

By Wen XiaoshengPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Fifth Clerihew
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Wu Zetian

Vicious, vengeful, and decisive, she seized the absolute affection of the Son of Heaven

Suppressed opponents over and covert, crowned herself emperor

Emerged from an eclipse, yet no one could ever cover the splendor of a sovereign so solar

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Wen Xiaosheng

I'm a mad scientist - I mean, film critic and aspiring author who enjoys experimenting with multiple genres. If a vial of villains, a pinch of psychology, and a sprinkle of social commentary sound like your cup of tea, give me a shot.

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