The Legend of Xiao Chuo

Premise

Late in the 10th century, the Liao dynasty is at the zenith of its power. The omnipotent Liao rule much of what is now Northeast China, Mongolia, Russia, and much of the Korean Peninsula. Prime Minister Xiao Si Wen and Princess Yan have three daughters, with the youngest, Xiao Chao, their favourite. Her heart belongs to the aspiring military commander, Han De Rang, whose family have served the Liao loyally for decades. However, her parents have other plans, sucessfully arranging her marriage to Liao Emperor, Jin Zhong, whom she eventually concedes to marry. As the Emperor’s queen, she becomes a fierce defender of the Liao by assisting in mobilizing the army, heading a 10,000-strong cavalry and providing support to the civil administration. Eventually, she will earn the title of Empress.

Cast and characters

Leading cast

• Tang Yan as Xiao Yanyan
• Shawn Dou as Han Derang
• Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man as Xiao Hunian
• Jing Chao as Yelü Xian
• Tan Kai as Yelü Yanchege
• Liu Yijun as Xiao Siwen
• Lu Shan as Xiao Wuguili
• Ji Chen as Yelü Xiyin

Supporting cast

• Ning Li as Yelü Jing
• Peter Sheng as Dalan A'bo
• Meng Ziyi as Li Si
• Jiang Kai as Han Kuangsi
• Shao Bing as Prince Wu Zhi
• Wang Yuanke as Empress Zhen
• Monica Mok Siu-Kei as Yi Yilan
• Zhao Yuanyuan as An Zhi
• Mu Le'en as Liang Ge
• Cao Jie
• Guan Yajun as Gao Xun [Nan Yuan envoy]
• Wang Churan as Yu Xiao [Xian's concubine]

Episodes

This series spans 1 season with 48 episodes.

Production

Release

References

1. The Movie Database (TMDB)
2. IMDb
3. EpisodeTime Show Page