Bian Zhihong

During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

The tragic story of a Tang Dynasty imperial consort who was the favorite of the Emperor Xuanzong.

In the 1990s, orphan Zhang Xiaoman grows up in the industrial city of Tiexicheng, earning the title “Son of Tiexicheng” for his loyalty and integrity. Alongside the steady Xia Lei and the brave Yan Xiaodan, he experiences a passionate youth. As economic changes force them to leave their hometown to search for new opportunities, they eventually return, weaving a touching story of unwavering loyalty and finding their way back home.

During a brutal war, cook Meng Wanfu is mistaken for a fugitive general and steps in to protect the general’s family, while the real General Zhang Yunkui, feeling powerless, joins the guerrilla fighters; together, their courage and loyalty help carry their nation through its darkest hour.