The Promise of Chang'an
The Promise of Chang'an (长安诺) is an upcoming Chinese television series directed by Yi Tao, starring Cheng Yi, Zhao Yingzi, and Han Dong. This series tells the story of a young girl who became Grand Empress Dowager of the Sheng Kingdom. [1]
| The Promise of Chang'an | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Historical Drama, Romance, Politics |
| Written by | Liu Fang Li Huimin |
| Directed by | Yi Tao |
| Starring | Cheng Yi Zhao Yingzi Han Dong |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 61 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Jiang Lei Deng Xiwu |
| Production location(s) | Hengdian |
| Running time | 45 mins |
| Production company(s) | Yueshi Media Xinmei Media Tangerine Media Zhongmang Pictures Huanrui Media |
| Release | |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i, SDTV 576i |
| Audio format | Stereophonic |
Plot
Helan Mingyu is a lady from the aristocratic Helan family and is destined to become the Empress. She falls in love with Xiao Chengxu, the ninth prince of the Sheng Kingdom. When news of his death spread across the kingdom, she is forced to marry the third prince Xiao Chengrui. Entangled in court conflicts, Xiao Chengxu helps Xiao Chengrui become the Emperor. Later, Xiao Chengxu later finds out the devastating truth behind his mother's death and his father's passing of the throne. He is determined to overthrow Xiao Chengrui, but Xiao Chengrui suddenly dies from illness. Helan Mingyu becomes the Empress Dowager and her son Xiao Qiyuan ascends as the new Emperor of Sheng.
To stabilize the court, Xiao Chengxu assists the young Xiao Qiyuan as Emperor. However, he cannot suppress his feelings for Helan Mingyu and desires to marry her. As Xiao Qiyuan grows older, he begins to suspect Xiao Chengxu of having a love affair with his mother. His suspicion eventually leads to Xiao Chengxu's death in battle. Helan Mingyu is conflicted, but values her kingdom more than her lover. Xiao Qiyuan isn't content with his life after being forced to marry a woman he doesn't love. His favorite consort, Dong Ruoxuan passes away from illness and he dies of grief. Helan Mingyu eventually becomes Grand Empress Dowager, and helps her grandson ascend to the throne.
Cast
Main
- Cheng Yi as Xiao Chengxu
- The ninth prince of the Sheng Kingdom and a renowned general who loves Helan Mingyu.
- Zhao Yingzi as Helan Mingyu
- An aristocratic lady who becomes the consort of Xiao Chengrui, and later Grand Empress Dowager.
- Han Dong as Xiao Chengrui
- The third prince of the Sheng Kingdom and later Emperor.
Supporting
- Liang Jingxian as Ling Zhen'er
- The daughter of the Prime Minister and a kind and intelligent lady.
- Yang Chaoyue as Dong Ruoxuan
- Xiao Qiyuan's lover but isn't chosen as Empress due to Helan Mingyu's interference.
- Zhao Dongze as Xiao Qiyuan
- Helan Mingyu's son who harbors a grudge against Xiao Chengxu.
- Han Chengyu as Xiao Qihan
- Helan Mingyu's other son.
- Wang Jinsong as Xiao Shangyuan
- The former Emperor and the father of Xiao Chengxu and Xiao Chengrui.
- Liu Mengmeng as Helan Wanyin
- A prominent consort and is heavily reliant on Xiao Chengrui.
- Wang Lin as Consort Mu
- Xiao Chengxu's mother who was forced to commit suicide.
- Wu Jingjing as Helan Yunqi
- Helan Mingyu's older sister and the Empress of Sheng.
Production
The Promise of Chang'an is a remake of the 2002 Chinese television series Xiaozhuang Mishi, which is set in the Qing Dynasty. Xiaozhuang Mishi is about the life story of Dayu'er, also known as Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang. Dayu'er falls in love with a general named Dorgon, but is forced to marry Dorgon's brother Hong Taiji. Her son the Shunzhi Emperor falls in love with Consort Donggo, who later dies of illness. Dayu'er eventually helps her grandson onto the throne as the Kangxi Emperor.
There are several similarities regarding the characters. Helan Mingyu is Dayu'er, Xiao Chengxu is Dorgon, Xiao Chengrui is Hong Taiji, Dong Ruoxuan is Consort Donggo, Xiao Qiyuan is the Shunzhi Emperor, Helan Wanyin is Harjol, Helan Yunqi is Jerjer, Consort Mu is Lady Abahai, and Xiao Shangyuan is Nurhaci. [2]