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Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series based on the life story of Princess Taiping, a daughter of China's only female emperor Wu Zetian. Directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping, the series starred Chen Hong, Zhou Xun, Gui Yalei and Winston Chao in the leading roles. It was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in mainland China on March 30, 2000.

The three daughters of Xiang Zhijun live in Shanghai, Kunshan, and Suzhou. Xiang Qian, 35, is established in her career; Xiang Zhong, 31, is actively pursuing her goals; and Xiang Nan, 26, is cheerful and optimistic. Despite facing personal challenges, the sisters support each other and grow through their experiences, guided by their parents' advice.

Screenwriter Tang Xin has secretly loved her manager Tang Yu for years, even as he pursued her best friend. When her friend finally turns him down, Tang Xin gathers the courage to confess—only to be rejected. Heartbroken, she quits her job to start fresh, but Tang Yu suddenly can’t bear to let her go and tries everything to make her stay, forcing them both to confront the feelings they’ve long avoided.

This story focuses on China's notorious college entrance exam, the "gaokao." It follows three seniors in high school and their families as they navigate the ups and downs of their lives whilst preparing for this exam that they believe will determine the trajectory of the rest of their lives.

Set during the Warring States Period, the story follows an extraordinary genius whose identity is shrouded in mystery. Like a master in chess, Wang Chan moves the pieces at play in tumultuous times to quell dissidence and help his nation grow in strength as he eventually becomes the revered Gui Gu Zi. In 390 BC, the Crown Prince of Wei was able to crush a coup with the help of Wang Cuo. As a result, Wei Huan is exiled and Wu Qi flees to Chu. Just as Wang Cuo celebrates his victory, Wu Qi returns to take revenge and covet "Sun Tzu's The Art of War" for himself. He surrounds the manor with five hundred of his men and kills everyone in sight. Madame Wang manages to give birth to her son Wang Chan who eventually grows up to become a skilled political strategist.

Police investigator Xia Yuan becomes involved in a major economic crime case that leads him into a long-term pursuit of fugitive businessman Wang Bolin. As Wang expands his criminal empire and escapes overseas, Xia Yuan joins a national operation to track down financial criminals across borders.

While investigating an ancient painting that has been stolen, Luo Jian, who heads the criminal investigation team, crosses paths with genius university student Zhuang Wenjie who is from a family of thieves. The unlikely pair work together to crack the case.

Nan Li, worried about her daughter Huanhuan's grades, pushes her into intense tuition classes, putting pressure on the family, and learns the hard way that she needs to give her child a happier, more balanced childhood.

Ruan Yu leaves her stable job to pursue writing but faces plagiarism accusations. Seeking legal help, she reconnects with Xu Huaisong, her high school crush and the inspiration for her novel’s male lead. As they work together through the challenges, old feelings reignite.

Lu Yuan worked hard in America to become a Michelin 3-starred chef. To many, he is the Devil incarnate, reckless and wanton. But when it comes to the person he loves, he is an entirely different "good man," loyal, kind, and honest. After a nightmarish car accident takes away his friend, he returns home with his remains. There, he runs into the person he most doesn't want to see, and becomes entangled with his ex, Gan Jing, their old classmate, Jiang Haokun, and Haokun's younger sister, Jiang Lai.

The residents of a nursing home sneak past security guards to compete in a nationally televised talent contest.

Right on elite businessman Gu Qing Pei’s first day of work at his new workplace, the chairman throws his vigorous and arrogant son Yuan Yang at him. Yuan Yang sees through Qing Pei’s hypocrite mask, but due to his father pressuring him, he can’t hit him. Therefore, Yuan Yang learns for the first time that there are things that can’t be taken care of by money or fists. He continuously tries to get Qing Pei into trouble, but Qing Pei sees it lightly and calmy resolves every issue. However, things are about to change when Yuan Yang asks his friends to do a background check on Qing Pei and finally finds his achilles heel.

Insomiac hotel examiner has a love hate relationship with rich hotel owner.

The story took place in Tianjin in the 1920s. The whereabouts of Zhou Pu Yuan, the master of the Zhou mansion, is unknown due to the involvement of the Jiangqiao incident. The housekeeper Lu Gui had no choice but to bring Zhou Ping, the young master of the Zhou family, from Wuxi to manage the property. Just when Zhou Ping was about to sell the Zhou mansion to pay off the debt, Zhou Pu Yuan came back and brought along a young wife, Fan Yi, who stepped forward to help Zhou Ping understand the debt problem, bringing the two young people together. However, the awkward mother-child relationship made them dare not face up to their true feelings, and the unstoppable pain tormented them more violently. (Source: Chinese = Baidu || Translation = MyDramaList)