Empress of the Sheng Dynasty (based on Empress Wang of Tang)
Empress Wang values power above all else. Born into the prestigious Taiyuan Wang clan, she sees the rear palace as a chessboard and everyone on it as pieces. Her decision to bring Wu Yuanzhao back to the palace — knowing the risk — demonstrates both her confidence and her fatal underestimation of her rival.
Empress Wang is not a character you build favor with in the traditional sense. Your relationship oscillates between alliance and opposition based on political necessity. She brings you back to the palace as a counterweight to Consort Xiao — a decision she comes to regret.