

Empresses in the Palace
2011-11-17 · 45 min / episode · ★ 8.5
Zhen Huan, a 17-year-old innocent introduced into the imperial court as the latest concubine of Emperor Yong Zheng. Her dreams of a new life of love and prosperity are swiftly dashed as she enters a dog-eat-dog world of treachery and corruption.
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- Beijing Television Art Center
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Sun LiZhen Huan
Ada Choi Siu-fanUla-Nara Yixiu
Jiang XinNian Shilan
Lan XiShen Meizhuang
Tao XinranAn Lingrong
Chen JianbinAisin-Gioro Yinzhen
Li DongxueAisin-Gioro Yunli
Zhang XiaolongWen Shichu
Tang YixinGūwalgiya Wenyuan
Mao XiaotongCaiping
Mark LeeSu Peisheng
Lyric LanHuanbi
Sun QianCui Jinxi
Leanne LiuUya Chengbi
Yang ZiyanConsort Jing
Chen SisiCao Qinmo
Wan MeixiLü Yingfeng
Rayzha AlimjanYe Lanyi
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