Series synopsis
Road to Empress, also known as 女王的游戏：盛世天下 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Tencent Video on September 9, 2025. It ended on June 9, 2026. It stars Darren Chen, Huang Yi, Yao Chi and Hu Yiyao.
A newcomer in the imperial harem must navigate deadly power struggles and human desires, using her wits to survive, seek revenge, and decide who is truly worth her heart. Here, you will face the toughest tests of human nature - how many episodes can you survive?
Premise
A newcomer in the imperial harem must navigate deadly power struggles and human desires, using her wits to survive, seek revenge, and decide who is truly worth her heart. Here, you will face the toughest tests of human nature - how many episodes can you survive?
Premise: Palace Intrigue: Can You Survive?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Darren Chen as Li Zhi, Prince Jin
- Huang Yi as Wu Yuanzhao
- Yao Chi as Li Tai, Prince Wei
- Hu Yiyao as Liu Xi
Guest cast
- Furou Meiqi as Du Ruo
- Sheng Wei as Xi Xin
- Qi Xiaxia as Consort Wei
- Zhang Yihan as Talented Lady Jiang
- Wang Junbi as Xu Hui
- Hollis as Li Chengqian
- Lan Cheng as Li Shimin
- Liu Min as Consort Yang
- Song Xiaoyingzi as Talented Lady Mu
- He Lang as Cheng Xin
- Zheng Yuxuan as Consort Yin
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 41 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | September 7, 2025 | September 9, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 25 | June 9, 2026 | June 9, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Unfathomable Rear Palace | September 9, 2025 |
| 2 | A Frightful Banquet | |
| 3 | Crown Prince's Palace Enigma I |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | June 9, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tencent Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 9, 2025 |
| Last aired | June 9, 2026 |
| Status | ended |