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Status
Ended
Release
2018 - 2018
Seasons / Eps
1 / 87
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The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?
24 Cast Members
Zhou Xun
Ulanara Ruyi
87 Episodes
Wallace Huo
Aisin-Gioro Hongli
87 Episodes
Janine Chang Chun-Ning
Keliyete Hailan
87 Episodes
Dong Jie
Fuca Langhua
87 Episodes
Xin Zhilei
Jin Yuyan
87 Episodes
Tong Yao
Gao Xiyue
87 Episodes
Li Chun
Wei Yanwan
87 Episodes
Hu Ke
Su Lüyun
87 Episodes
He Hongshan
Bai Ruiji
87 Episodes
Cao Xiwen
Chen Wanyin
87 Episodes
Karlina Zhang
Barin Meiruo
87 Episodes
Li Qin
Han Xiangjian
87 Episodes
Vivian Wu
Niohuru Zhenhuan
87 Episodes
Jing Chao
Ling Yunche
87 Episodes
Fang Xiaoli
Madam Na'Er Bu
87 Episodes
Lin Cheng
Zhen Shu
87 Episodes
Liu Jia
Ye Xin
87 Episodes
Li Jie
Aisin-Gioro Hongshi
87 Episodes
Xu Meiling
Dowager Concubine Ji
87 Episodes
Han Dantong
Huang Qiying
87 Episodes
