The Legend of Xiao Zhuang
The Legend of Xiao Zhuang (大玉儿传奇), is an 2014 Chinese television series starring Jing Tian, Geng Le, and Nie Yuan.[1] The story is about Dayu'er, a Khorchin Mongol princess who later becomes regent for her grandson the Kangxi Emperor. [2]
| The Legend of Xiaozhuang | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Historical Drama, Palace, Romance |
| Written by | Zhou Hui, Xiao Shangyun |
| Directed by | Chen Jiasen Wu Song |
| Starring | Jing Tian Geng Le Nie Yuan Jiang Linjing Wu Yang Yu Rongguang Kara Hui |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 81 |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Anwei Film Studios |
| Running time | 45 mins |
Plot
Dayu'er is a Mongol princess who likes Dorgon, the fourteenth son of Nurhaci, a Jurchen chieftain. However, Dayu'er becomes the concubine of Dorgon's older brother Hong Taiji. Hong Taiji is married to Dayu'er's aunt Jerjer but has feelings for Dayu'er's older sister Harjol. Hong Taiji later becomes the founder of the Qing Dynasty with Dorgon as his general and advisor. Dayu'er never forgets her feelings for Dorgon, but she gives birth to Hong Taiji's son Fulin.
After Hong Taiji's death, several of his sons wanted to become the next Emperor. This issue was ordered to be resolved by Jerjer, since she was Empress. Dayu'er grew up close to Jerjer, so Jerjer secretly issued Fulin as Hong Taiji's successor. Fulin ascended to the throne as the Shunzhi Emperor and marries Dayu'er's niece as Empress. However, Fulin passes away from grief after his love of a lifetime Consort Donggo dies. Dayu'er now becomes regent for her young grandson, who ascends to the throne as Kangxi Emperor.
Cast
Main
- Jing Tian as Dayu'er
- Geng Le as Dorgon
- Nie Yuan as Hong Taiji
Supporting
- Jiang Linjing as Jerjer
- Wu Yang as Xiaoyu'er
- Yu Rongguang as Nurhaci
- Kara Wai as Lady Abahai
- He Hua as Harjol
- Chen Yuchen as Dodo
- Gao Shengcai as Fulin
- Sun Wanting as Consort Donggo
- Zeng Yixuan as Luzhu
- Wan Shiceng as Hooge