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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.

Drama · 2019 · 45 min

Starring Rebecca Tang , Chu Á Văn , Qiao Zhenyu

Director Ting Zhang

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 · 17 Dec 2019
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 · 18 Dec 2019
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 · 19 Dec 2019
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 · 20 Dec 2019
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 · 21 Dec 2019
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 · 22 Dec 2019

Rebecca Tang

Sun Roi Wei
Chu Á Văn

Zhu Zhan Ji
Qiao Zhenyu

Xu Bin
Wang Zue Qi

Yongle Emperor
Yixing Zhang

Zhu Qi Zhen
Deng Jia Jia

Hu Shan Xiang
Ting Zhang

Director
An Jian

Writer
Dai Jin

Writer

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Empress of the Ming

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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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