Empresses in the Palace

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

8.6/10201145mEnded1 Season · 76 Episodes

Drama

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.

Released: Nov 17, 2011

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Seasons

Season 1

76 episodes

Top Cast

Sun Li

Zhen Huan

Ada Choi Siu-Fan

Ula-Nara Yixiu

Jiang Xin

Nian Shilan

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