The Northern Qi Empress Dowager actually knew that Zhan Doudou was a woman. As Zhan Doudou's biological mother, she knew her gender from the moment she was born. However, in order to protect Northern Qi's power and the Zhan family's ruling position, the Northern Qi empress dowager chose to pretend that she did not know that Zhan Doudou was a woman. This secret was only known to the higher-ups of Northern Qi and a few people who knew about it. They would not publicly reveal this secret to protect the interests of the country. Thus, the Northern Qi Empress Dowager had always pretended not to know that Zhan Doudou was a woman. In reality, she knew very well.

In Joy of Life, the Northern Qi Empress Dowager actually knew that Zhan Doudou was a girl. Although she pretended not to know Zhan Doudou's gender in the movie, she knew Zhan Doudou's real gender. In order to protect Zhan Doudou and maintain Northern Qi's power and stability, the Northern Qi Empress Dowager announced that Zhan Doudou was a boy and let her inherit the throne. This secret was only known to the Empress Dowager and her personal maid. Thus, the Northern Qi empress dowager had always pretended not to know. In reality, she knew very well that Zhan Doudou was a girl.
Yes, Zhan Doudou and the Northern Qi Empress Dowager were related by blood. The Northern Qi Empress Dowager was Zhan Doudou's biological mother, so she knew Zhan Doudou's gender very well. After Zhan Doudou was born, the Northern Qi empress dowager dressed her up as a boy and made her appear as a man. This was to consolidate Northern Qi's position as a country. Although the outside world had doubts about Zhan Doudou's gender, according to the information provided, Zhan Doudou and the Northern Qi empress dowager were related by blood. The empress dowager knew very well that Zhan Doudou was a girl.
Yes, the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou were in cahoots. In Joy of Life, there was a tacit understanding and cooperative relationship between the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou. They joined forces to deal with the Qing Kingdom and the ministers. The empress dowager supported Zhan Doudou's succession to the throne, while Zhan Doudou hoped to seize the power of the Brocade Guard. Although they appeared to be hostile and competitive in the outside world, their relationship was actually cooperative.
Yes, according to the information provided, the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou were in cahoots. In Joy of Life, they had a tacit understanding and cooperative relationship. They worked together to deal with the Qing Kingdom and the ministers. The Empress Dowager supported Zhan Doudou to inherit the throne, while Zhan Doudou hoped to seize the power of the Embroidered Uniform Guards. Although they appeared to be hostile and competitive in the outside world, they were actually very close. The empress dowager knew of Zhan Doudou's female identity and dressed her up as a boy to consolidate Northern Qi's position. They used acting to distract the attention of the officials, to cover up Zhan Doudou's gender, and to protect the Zhan Family's foundation.
Yes, the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou were in cahoots in the novel Joy of Life. There was a tacit understanding and cooperative relationship between them. They worked together to deal with the Qing Kingdom and the ministers. The Empress Dowager supported Zhan Doudou to inherit the throne, while Zhan Doudou hoped to seize the power of the Embroidered Uniform Guards. Although they appeared to be hostile and competitive in the outside world, they were actually very close. The empress dowager knew of Zhan Doudou's female identity and dressed her up as a boy to consolidate Northern Qi's position. They used acting to distract the attention of the officials, to cover up Zhan Doudou's gender, and to protect the Zhan Family's foundation. Thus, it could be confirmed that the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou were in cahoots.
Yes, the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou were in cahoots. In Joy of Life, they had a tacit understanding and cooperative relationship. They worked together to deal with the Qing Kingdom and the ministers. The Empress Dowager supported Zhan Doudou to inherit the throne, while Zhan Doudou hoped to seize the power of the Embroidered Uniform Guards. Although they appeared to be hostile and competitive in the outside world, they were actually very close. The empress dowager knew of Zhan Doudou's female identity and dressed her up as a boy to consolidate Northern Qi's position. They used acting to distract the attention of the officials, to cover up Zhan Doudou's gender, and to protect the Zhan Family's foundation. Thus, according to the information provided, the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou were in cahoots.
Yes, Zhan Doudou and the Empress Dowager were acting in Joy of Life. They had put on a show of two people not getting along. Their goal was to distract the attention of the officials, conceal Zhan Doudou's gender, and let Zhan Doudou better conceal his identity. This performance not only deceived outsiders, but also his wife, including Shen Zhong.
Yes, Zhan Doudou and the Empress Dowager were acting in Joy of Life. They had put on a show of two people not getting along. Their goal was to distract the attention of the officials, conceal Zhan Doudou's gender, and let Zhan Doudou better conceal his identity. This performance not only deceived outsiders, but also his wife, including Shen Zhong. Therefore, the discord between Zhan Doudou and the Empress Dowager was fake. They were actually a family, and they were using this act to protect their status and power.
Yes, the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou were in cahoots. In Joy of Life, there was a tacit understanding and cooperative relationship between the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou. They joined forces to deal with the Qing Kingdom and the ministers. The empress dowager supported Zhan Doudou's succession to the throne, while Zhan Doudou hoped to seize the power of the Brocade Guard. Although they appeared to be hostile and competitive in the outside world, they were actually very close. The empress dowager knew of Zhan Doudou's female identity and dressed her up as a boy to consolidate Northern Qi's position. They used acting to distract the attention of the officials, to cover up Zhan Doudou's gender, and to protect the Zhan Family's foundation. Thus, it could be confirmed that the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou were in cahoots.
Zhan Doudou and the Empress Dowager were acting in Joy of Life. They had put on a show of two people not getting along. Their goal was to distract the attention of the officials, conceal Zhan Doudou's gender, and let Zhan Doudou better conceal his identity. This performance not only deceived outsiders, but also his wife, including Shen Zhong. Their mother-daughter relationship was actually very good, but outsiders did not know about it. Thus, it could be said that Zhan Doudou and the Empress Dowager were acting.
Yes, Zhan Doudou and the Northern Qi Empress Dowager were related by blood. The Northern Qi Empress Dowager was Zhan Doudou's biological mother, so she knew Zhan Doudou's gender very well. After Zhan Doudou was born, the Northern Qi empress dowager dressed her up as a boy and made her appear as a man. This was to consolidate Northern Qi's position as a country. Although the outside world had doubts about Zhan Doudou's gender, the Northern Qi Empress Dowager had always pretended not to know. In reality, she knew very well that Zhan Doudou was a girl.