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Curse of the Royal Harem
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Curse of the Royal Harem

2011-10-31 · 46 min / episode · ★ 5.0

Drama

When the Emperor mysteriously disappears from battle, his new wife Consort Quan Fei, is accused of murder by his mother, the Empress Dowager, who sees Quan Fei as an ominous woman. However, Quan Fei is protected by the Emperor's younger brother, the new Emperor Daoguang, who has loved Quan Fei since he was young. So when Daoguang announces that Quan Fei is to be his new consort, the Empress Dowager partners with Daoguang's wife, the new Empress Shencheng to eradicate Quan Fei from the royal court.

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Creators
Wai-kin Chong
Production companies
TVB
Countries
Hong Kong, United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Jessica Hsuan HuenJessica Hsuan HuenNiohuru Yeelan (Quan Fei)
Myolie Wu Hang-yeeMyolie Wu Hang-yeeXiao Shencheng (Tunggiya Yuenyuen)
Sunny Chan Kam-HungSunny Chan Kam-HungEmperor Daoguang
Gigi WongGigi WongEmpress Dowager Kungchee
Gordon Liu Chia-huiGordon Liu Chia-huiXiao Shencheng's father
Joel ChanJoel ChanRui Qinwang
Nancy Wu Ting-yanNancy Wu Ting-yanChing Yue
Vivien YeoVivien YeoYun Fei
Sire MaSire MaLok Yan
Elena Kong Mei-yeeElena Kong Mei-yeeXin Huang Tai Fei
Kong HonKong HonQuan Fei's father
Rebecca Chan Sau-ChuRebecca Chan Sau-ChuXiao Shencheng's mother
Kwan ChingKwan Ching庆亲王
朱子聰旁白

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