At the end of 1991, she was named Best Asian Artist by the New York American Chinese Art Association. With the troupe, she went to New York's Lincoln Art Center to receive the honor and performed The Great Story of Auspicious Charm (Xiangnang Ji) there. In 1992, she starred in one scene —"Carry the Sedan Chair"— in The Great Story of Auspicious Charm, to entertain the ex-prime minister of Britain Margaret Thatcher. In 2000, she was honored with the Global Chinese Art Heritage Award in the traditional opera section. On September 30, 2000, she was also honored the National Literature Drama Award, an award granted to her in accordance with her fame and art.

Because of her shining achievements, many people praised her for her brilliance. However, she thinks the efforts she has put in are more than her intelligence. In fact, it takes great patience and willpower to learn and perform Henan Opera. From the witty and lively huadan character that she excelled at in her early age to the moderate and restrained cinyi character and other characters she has to try on in different roles or different professions. She did put in great efforts to become an all-around actress in traditional operas. The reason why most audiences admire Wang Hailing, as she said is the path to success in all arts, is that she always "studies hard."

Xiao Yangling, who plays Imperial Consort Zhen in this play, started to learn Henan Opera at age 11, specializing in huadan and qingyi, and followed the teaching of two Henan Opera Queens: Zhang Youyun and Wang Hailing. In 1992, she first appeared on stage with her master Wang Hailing in the play "Flirting Scholar" and played heroine Qiuxiang. Her beautiful appearance, pure voice and moderate stage manners gained audiences' hearts. After graduation, she joined the Feima Henan Opera Troupe, and played many main characters in various performances under the guidance of Wang Hailing. After years of stage experience, Xiao Yangling seems to be quite deserving of the title of "successor of Wang Hailing."