Empresses in the Palace

Empresses in the Palace

An epic tale of love, betrayal and scandal in Imperial China.

TV-14 2011 · 1 season · 76 eps · ★ 8.5 · Drama

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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.

Directed by Xiaolong Zheng · Written by Xiaoping Wang

Networks: Dragon Television, Anhui Television

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