She's the dead princess's twin, he's the prince's hidden son — court politics just got spicy.
Season 1 • Episode 36
LatestSet against the backdrop of Quliang, the territory of Prince of An, Luo Qinglian, an extraordinary woman who had striking resemblance to the late princess, became entangled in a power struggle among the prince's sons. She ended up as the concubine of the third son, He Lianxin. Initially, Qinglian tried to escape, but as she experienced a series of events with Lianxin, she was moved by his compassion for the people. As a result, she was determined to stay by his side and assist him in realising his ambitions.
Costume
Quliang's court fashion is absolutely *serving* embroidered drama.
Acting
He Hongshan plays two women so distinctly you'll forget it's one actor.
Production
Sets that make you believe in palace intrigue as a lifestyle choice.
Creators
Zhang Yongchen, Han Gao
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series draws heavily from Tang Dynasty court politics, where concubine rank determined survival odds.
Peter Ho and He Hongshan had previously starred together in 2018's 'The Story of Minglan' — this reunion was deliberate fan service.
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