Empress of the Ming
TV Show · Drama · Romance

In 1402, Emperor Yongle orders the execution of royal physician Jing Qing's family, sparing only his eldest daughter, Sun Ruo Wei (Tang Wei), who is rescued and adopted by nobleman Sun Zhong. The Qingzheng Cult attempts to manipulate her marriage plans, but she becomes the concubine of Zhu Zhan Ji (Zhu Ya Wen), the Emperor's grandson. When Zhu Zhan Ji becomes the Xuande Emperor, Sun Ruo Wei discovers he is unlike his grandfather and begins to see his compassionate nature. After giving birth to the Crown Prince, she must navigate court politics and her own desire for vengeance. As she grows closer to the Emperor, she faces a critical choice between pursuing revenge and securing the dynasty's future. This is a 2020 Chinese period drama series directed by Zhang Ting.

2019 · 45m
Starring Rebecca Tang, Chu Á Văn, Qiao Zhenyu
Director Ting Zhang

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    Zhu Di overthrows the second emperor of the Ming dynasty and kills all the officials, including Sun Ruowei's parents. Howver, vice-general Sun Yu saves and raises Sun Ruowei.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    After 10 years, Sun Ruowei is assigned to kill Zhu Di, who has now become the third emperor of the Ming dynasty. During the mission, she meets Zhu Zhanji.
    38 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    Zhu Zhanji becomes curious about Sun Ruowei's real identity. For her safety, Sun Yu wants Sun Ruowei to leave the city, but Zhu Zhanji interrupts their plans.
    39 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    Zhu Zhanji brings Sun Ruowei to the securest area of the jail and questions her about her identity. He locks her up when she refuses to answer.
    40 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Episode 5
    Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui plan to over throw Zhu Di, the third emperor of the Ming dynasty. However, Zhu Di has advanced warning of the plot and prepares to deal with it.
    39 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Episode 6
    Sun Ruowei's family is killed by the Yongle Emperor though she escapes death after being adopted by Sun Zhong. Sun Ruowei becomes the concubine of crown prince Zhu Zhanji by chance, and continues to investigate the truth behind her family's death.
    41 min

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Cast & Crew

  • R‌T
    Rebecca Tang
    Sun Roi Wei
  • Chu Á Văn
    Zhu Zhan Ji
  • Q‌Z
    Qiao Zhenyu
    Xu Bin
  • W‌Z
    Wang Zue Qi
    Yongle Emperor
  • Y‌Z
    Yixing Zhang
    Zhu Qi Zhen
  • D‌J
    Deng Jia Jia
    Hu Shan Xiang
  • T‌Z
    Ting Zhang
    Director
  • A‌J
    An Jian
    Writer
  • D‌J
    Dai Jin
    Writer

About

Empress of the Ming

Drama

In 1402, Emperor Yongle orders the execution of royal physician Jing Qing's family, sparing only his eldest daughter, Sun Ruo Wei (Tang Wei), who is rescued and adopted by nobleman Sun Zhong. The Qingzheng Cult attempts to manipulate her marriage plans, but she becomes the concubine of Zhu Zhan Ji (Zhu Ya Wen), the Emperor's grandson. When Zhu Zhan Ji becomes the Xuande Emperor, Sun Ruo Wei discovers he is unlike his grandfather and begins to see his compassionate nature. After giving birth to the Crown Prince, she must navigate court politics and her own desire for vengeance. As she grows closer to the Emperor, she faces a critical choice between pursuing revenge and securing the dynasty's future. This is a 2020 Chinese period drama series directed by Zhang Ting.

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채널차이나
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2019

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Chinese
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