About
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?
Cast
Zhou Xun
as Ulanara Ruyi
Wallace Huo
as Aisin-Gioro Hongli
Janine Chang Chun-Ning
as Keliyete Hailan
Dong Jie
as Fuca Langhua
Xin Zhilei
as Jin Yuyan
Tong Yao
as Gao Xiyue
Li Chun
as Wei Yanwan
Hu Ke
as Su Lüyun
He Hongshan
as Bai Ruiji
Cao Xiwen
as Chen Wanyin
Karlina Zhang
as Barin Meiruo
Li Qin
as Han Xiangjian
Vivian Wu
as Niohuru Zhenhuan
Jing Chao
as Ling Yunche
Fang Xiaoli
as Madam Na'Er Bu
Lin Cheng
as Zhen Shu
Liu Jia
as Ye Xin
Li Jie
as Aisin-Gioro Hongshi
Xu Meiling
as Dowager Concubine Ji
Han Dantong
as Huang Qiying
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Qingying and Fourth Prince Hongli are childhood sweethearts. She becomes Hongli's secondary consort
Episode 2
Yongzheng passes away. Hongli succeeds the throne and his reign is named Qianlong.
Episode 3
Aunt decides to die to protect Qingying. Qingying testifies that her aunt died of anger
Episode 4
Grounded in mourning on the orders of the Empress Dowager, Qing Ying endeavours to prevent conflict in the palace, even with those against her.
Episode 5
The empress dowager reminds the emperor to distribute his attention equally between the ladies.
Episode 6
More trouble starts to brew when a new girl arrives in the palace.
Episode 7
Xiyue punishes Hailan, saying she stole charcoal. Ruyi rushes over. Suoxin looks for the emperor.
Episode 8
Ruiji accuses Ruyi of putting poison in her medicated cream but Hailan clears Ruyi's name.
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