he status of women in ancient times can be said to be very low. In hundreds of years of history, female roles should have also occupied a large part. However, there are very few girls who can truly leave their full names in history books, and those women who can be recorded in history books often have a very exciting life. Just like the well-known Empress Wu Zetian, as a woman who was not favored by the times, she managed to win the world and become a female emperor through her diligent efforts. However, it was precisely because of her existence that many female characters in that era had the opportunity to showcase their talents and establish their own great achievements in the court. The most outstanding among these female officials should be Guan Wan’er. Her evaluation by later generations is mixed. Some people say she is a rare female talent in a thousand years, but others say she is a wicked witch who cannot be any worse. What exactly did she experience in her life? Next, the editor of the History Encyclopedia will bring you the truth about history. Let’s take a look together!
She was born into a relatively good family, but because her grandfather offended someone he shouldn’t have offended in the court, she offended the emperor and ultimately caused herself and her beloved son to be killed. Wan’er also wandered into the palace with her mother and became a lowly slave. It was precisely because she grew up in the imperial palace that she had the opportunity to learn knowledge that could not be learned outside. She was diligent and eager to learn, and through this rare opportunity, she fully grasped all the books she could come into contact with, especially in calligraphy. Later, when the emperor was playing in the palace, he discovered this talented woman and abolished her slave status, beginning to reuse this female talent.
Some people say that Shangguan Wan’er never married anyone in her life, but this statement is obviously incorrect. By searching through the history of the Tang Dynasty, we can find that Wu Zetian had already married her to Emperor Gaozong of Tang. Although she may have never seen her husband in her life, this does not prevent her from marrying someone else. The reason why she was called a witch should be because her private life was too chaotic, but no wonder she was. In that era, women had their own open minds, and according to their understanding, women could do the same things as men. Therefore, while she was an imperial concubine, she also had inappropriate relationships with several other men. Such behavior was definitely not recognized by everyone.
In my opinion, Shangguan Wan’er should be one of the few talents. She is a woman who dares to do things that others dare not do in that society. Even as a slave, she continued to study hard. No matter how little outsiders thought of her, she still believed that she could carve out her own world in this era. What she truly wants is not the recognition of others, but the goal she pursues within herself. She doesn’t want to hide in a small room and embroider all day like an ordinary girl. She hopes to live like a man with his own thoughts, doing what he wants to do, even if everyone opposes his actions, but she thinks it’s worth doing. Therefore, the biggest impression left on me by Shangguan Wan’er is a strong woman who lives for herself.
