Empress Wu Zetian entered the Chinese court as a fifth-tier concubine, but she ended her life as the country’s only female emperor. Once described as hated by “gods and men alike,” Zetian developed a reputation for ruthlessness, cruelty, and betrayal. But as we’ll see, that’s not the whole story of her dramatic rise to the top. Strap in: It’s time to revisit the jaw-dropping life of Wu Zetian. Wu Zetian Facts1. She was Destined to RuleWu started breaking the mould early thanks to her father, Wu Shihuo. He encouraged his daughter to partake in activities generally reserved for men, such as read…