Series synopsis
Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, also known as 如懿传 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Tencent Video on August 20, 2018. It ended on October 15, 2018. It was created by Wang Jun. It stars Zhou Xun, Wallace Huo, Janine Chang Chun-Ning and Dong Jie.
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?
Premise
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?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Zhou Xun as Ulanara Ruyi
- Wallace Huo as Aisin-Gioro Hongli
- Janine Chang Chun-Ning as Keliyete Hailan
- Dong Jie as Fuca Langhua
- Xin Zhilei as Jin Yuyan
- Tong Yao as Gao Xiyue
- Li Chun as Wei Yanwan
- Hu Ke as Su Lüyun
Supporting cast
- He Hongshan as Bai Ruiji
- Cao Xiwen as Chen Wanyin
- Karlina Zhang as Barin Meiruo
- Li Qin as Han Xiangjian
- Vivian Wu as Niohuru Zhenhuan
- Jing Chao as Ling Yunche
- Fang Xiaoli as Madam Na'Er Bu
- Lin Cheng as Zhen Shu
- Liu Jia as Ye Xin
- Li Jie as Aisin-Gioro Hongshi
- Xu Meiling as Dowager Concubine Ji
- Han Dantong as Huang Qiying
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 87 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 87 | August 20, 2018 | October 15, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Qingying and Fourth Prince Hongli are childhood sweethearts. She becomes Hongli's secondary consort |
August 20, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Yongzheng passes away. Hongli succeeds the throne and his reign is named Qianlong. |
August 20, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Aunt decides to die to protect Qingying. Qingying testifies that her aunt died of anger |
August 20, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tencent Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 20, 2018 |
| Last aired | October 15, 2018 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 20:00:00 |