Ming dynasty

In the tumultuous early Ming Dynasty, Li Wu (Zhang Yun Long), a clever thief, accidentally becomes an Embroidered Uniform Guard after impersonating a law enforcer. He forms an unlikely partnership with Lu Zheng (Chen Ruo Xuan), an ambitious young guard seeking advancement. Together, they navigate the dangerous court politics, encountering the courtesan Zhang Jun Qing (Ma Yu Jie) and the assassin Shu Teng (Sun Yi) during a mission to hunt rebels. As conspiracies and hidden agendas threaten to unravel their plans, Li Wu and Lu Zheng must use their combined wit and fighting skills to survive the treacherous palace intrigues. "Pledge of Allegiance" is a 2023 Chinese historical drama directed by Cao Hua.

Pledge of Allegiance

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Hunan TV

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

Gone with the Shirt Team

Tencent

Shi Yi Niang (Tan Song Yun) is the strong-minded, ambitious daughter of a concubine, with dreams of becoming an embroiderer and living a life of freedom. But her hopes appear to be cut short when her family arranges for her to marry the powerful general and Duke Xu Ling Yi (Wallace Chung). Ling Yi’s family initially treats Yi Niang with disdain, but she is undeterred by this sudden marriage and her subsequent change of circumstances. However, the challenges have just begun for both Yi Niang and her new husband: the Xu family faces impending ruin! Together, Ling Yi and Yi Niang realize that they must pool their wits together if they are to avoid an unhappy fate. Will they save the family – and find love along the way? This 2021 Chinese drama series was based on the novel “The Concubine-born Daughter’s Strategies” by Zhi Zhi and was directed by Wen De Guang.

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