The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?
Zhou Xun
Ulanara Ruyi
Wallace Huo
Aisin-Gioro Hongli
Ning Chang
Keliyete Hailan
Dong Jie
Fuca Langhua
Xin Zhilei
Jin Yuyan
Tong Yao
Gao Xiyue
Li Chun
Wei Yanwan
Hu Ke
Su Lüyun
He Hongshan
Bai Ruiji
Cao Xiwen
Chen Wanyin
Karlina Zhang
Barin Meiruo
Li Qin
Han Xiangjian
Vivian Wu
Niohuru Zhenhuan
Jing Chao
Ling Yunche
Fang Xiaoli
Madam Na'Er Bu
Lin Cheng
Zhen Shu
Liu Jia
Ye Xin
Li Jie
Aisin-Gioro Hongshi
Xu Meiling
Dowager Concubine Ji
Han Dantong
Huang Qiying
