Strictly speaking, Shangguan Jinger is based on the characters of Shangguan Waner. Shangguan Waner did exist in history, and she did win the favor of Wu Zetian. She also has a good kung fu, and she can patrol various places and officials like an imperial envoy. Finally, she died at the hands of Li Longji. I remember watching a TV show about Di Renjie. Shangguan Waner seemed to be placed in a big clock, ringing the bell outside and being electrocuted to death. ...