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That said, I think she doesn't have many outlets for her ambition. This was Ming dynasty - unlike Tang there was no real room for female officials to shine. Her only option was to marry up. The problem is of course the Lins don't want to marry down.
https://mydramalist.com/754367-the-story-of-xiang-lan/discussions/155236-ep-11-what-s-in-a-name-cuique-word-play
https://mydramalist.com/754367-the-story-of-xiang-lan/discussions/155236-ep-11-what-s-in-a-name-cuique-word-play
Btw the emperor is Zhu Di formerly Prince Yan and this is the historical background to the succession struggle during his ascent:
https://mydramalist.com/691821-brotherhood-of-blades-shadow-of-mountain-and-river/discussions/92341-historical-background
This drama claims to not be based on any historical figure or dynasty most likely because Zhu Di did purge his court of officials loyal to his nephew early in his ascent but not many years later as described in this drama so this drama's plot setting distorts history.