Hunan TV

After a devastating car accident, 25-year-old Zhang Xiao (Liu Shi Shi) is mysteriously transported back to the 18th-century Qing Dynasty, inhabiting the body of 16-year-old Maertai Rouxi, daughter of a Manchu general. Unable to return to her modern life, Rouxi becomes entangled in the imperial court's complex power struggles, particularly the princes' competition for the throne. Her modern knowledge influences her romantic relationships with the Eighth Prince, Yin Si (Kevin Cheng), and Fourth Prince, Yin Zhen (Nicky Wu), while she maintains a close friendship with the 13th prince, Yin Xiang (Yuan Hong). As she navigates the treacherous royal landscape, Rouxi must decide whether to accept her new destiny or continue seeking a way back to her original time. This is a 2011 Chinese historical romance drama based on a novel by Tong Hua, directed by Wu Jin Yuan, Lin Yu Fen, and Deng Wei En.

Scarlet Heart

Bu Bu Jing Xin Team

During the Chinese Northern Qi dynasty, Lu Zhen (Zhao Li Ying) escapes an arranged marriage and enters the palace as an attendant. She meets Prince Gao Zhan (Chen Xiao), and despite their deep love, their social differences seem insurmountable. Using her exceptional pottery skills, Lu Zhen navigates palace politics, facing challenges from Empress Lou and Prince Gao Yan (Qiao Ren Liang). Though Gao Zhan cannot marry her, he supports her rise through the palace ranks, ultimately helping her achieve the unprecedented position of female prime minister. This is a 2013 Chinese historical drama series directed by Li Hui Zhu and Deng Wei En.

Legend of Lu Zhen

The Legendary Team

Hunan Satellite TV

Ma Fuya (Ruby Lin), a princess in 10th-century imperial China's Chu state, survives her uncle's brutal coup that kills her family and leaves her exiled. Caught between two powerful princes, Meng Qi You (Kevin Yan) and Liu Lian Cheng (Wallace Huo), who both fall in love with her, Fuya navigates complex political landscapes and succession struggles. Determined to reclaim her lost throne and avenge her family, she strategically uses her intelligence and relationships to survive and potentially regain power. This is a 2011 Chinese historical drama directed by Lin Feng and George Leung, based on a novel by Murong Yinr and marking Ruby Lin's production debut.

The Glamorous Imperial Concubine

Qing Shi Huang Fei 

During the Warring States period, Qu Yuan (Ma Ke), a prodigy scholar from a prominent family, defies societal norms by falling in love with Mo Chou Nu (Zhang Xin Yu), a slave. Determined to be together, they elope to escape the strict class boundaries that threaten their relationship. However, their quest for a peaceful life is quickly disrupted as they become unwittingly entangled in the complex political intrigues of the palace's power elites. As external forces challenge their bond, Qu Yuan and Chou Nu must fight to preserve their love against overwhelming social and political pressures. This is a 2017 Chinese historical drama series exploring forbidden love and social constraints.

Song of Phoenix

Gone with the Shirt Team

Jiangsu TV

During the Ming Dynasty, Yu Qi Ling (Tiffany Tang) arrives in the capital city searching for her adopted mother's biological son. She encounters Jin Yuan Bao (Wallace Huo), a skilled sleuth in the Detective Bureau, and discovers their paths intersect through a kidnapping investigation. When the Empress Dowager arranges Yuan Bao's marriage to Jiang Xiao Xuan (Gong Mi), who flees to be with her true love, Qi Ling assumes Xiao Xuan's identity and marries Yuan Bao. Despite their constant arguments, the unlikely couple must work together to find Qi Ling's missing brother and protect the throne. This is a 2014 Chinese historical drama series directed by Huang Zu Quan.

Perfect Couple

MEI DAXIA

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.

Ming Dynasty

Tencent TV

In the tumultuous era of the Northern and Southern dynasties, three Dugu sisters—Dugu Banruo (Ady An), Dugu Mantuo (Li Yi Xiao), and Dugu Jialou (Hu Bing Qing)—are bound by a prophecy: "He who has Dugu, has the world". Daughters of a court official, they grow up with beauty, intelligence, and a vow to remain loyal. As time passes, their paths diverge dramatically. Banruo becomes an ambitious woman determined to become empress at any cost, Mantuo seeks wealth and power to escape her lowly birth, and Jialou remains a gentle, peace-loving scholar. Caught in a web of political intrigue and power struggles, the sisters find themselves at the center of historical upheaval that will forever change their lives and the fate of their world. This is a 2018 historical fiction drama directed by Hou Shu Pei and Lan Zhi Wei.

The Legend of Dugu

HBTV

Jiang Zi Ya (Sammul Chan), a military strategist mentored by the primeval lord of Heaven, faces a treacherous challenge when his apprentice Shen Gong Bao (Zhang Ming Ming) steals his magical Seven Color Stone. The stone can repair a hole in Heaven, making it a powerful artifact sought by multiple factions. When the tyrannical King Wu of Zhou angers the goddess Nuwa, three evil spirits are sent to shadow the stone's carrier. A fox spirit transforms into Daji (Viann Zhang) to seduce and manipulate the king, creating chaos in the kingdom. As Gong Bao allies with King Wu of Zhou, Zi Ya must confront his former apprentice in an ultimate battle to reclaim the stone and protect the heavens from impending doom. This is a 2014 Chinese historical fantasy series based on the classic novel "Fengshen Yanyi" and directed by Wang Wei Ting and Yang Jian Wu.

The Investiture of the Gods

The Legendary Investors

Tencent

Helan Mingyu (Zhao Han Ying Zi), granddaughter of the Yonglin leader, captures the heart of Ninth Prince Xiao Cheng Xu (Cheng Yi) in the country of Sheng. When Cheng Xu leaves for war to support his brother's throne, Mingyu becomes entangled in palace politics. Faced with the fate of Cheng Xu's younger brother, Xiao Cheng Xuan (Zhao Wen Hao), she makes a life-altering sacrifice. Navigating the complex palace dynamics, Mingyu finds herself desired by multiple men while struggling between personal desires and her duty to her family and nation. Torn between love and responsibility, she must use her wisdom to bring peace and prosperity to the Great Sheng Nation. This is a 2020 historical romance drama directed by Yin Tao.

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