Chu Suiliang, a renowned calligrapher and minister of the Tang Dynasty, faced exile due to his staunch opposition to Empress Wu. Though once favored by Emperor Taizong, his fierce stance against Wu's ambition to replace Empress Wang ultimately led to his downfall, resulting in his exile to Vietnam where he died in obscurity.

Born into a prestigious family, with a father who held high office and mingled with notable cultural figures, Chu Suiliang was a key advisor during Taizong's reign, often consulted on significant national issues. In the power struggle for the throne, he supported Li Zhi to become the crown prince, assisting in his eventual ascension.

However, after Emperor Gaozong's growing favoritism towards Wu Zetian, Chu's fortunes plummeted. His opposition to Wu led to banishment, first to Tanzhou, then to Guizhou, and ultimately to Aizhou (present-day Vietnam). He died in 658 at the age of 62, and despite his tragic end, his spirit of candor and artistic talents continue to be revered.