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8 Recommendations for Chinese Dramas about Royal Concubines, Interesting Stories - Full of Intrigue

8 Recommendations for Chinese Dramas about Royal Concubines, Interesting Stories - Full of Intrigue

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8 Recommendations for Chinese Dramas about Royal Concubines, Interesting Stories - Full of Intrigue

Chinese Dramas often offer stories filled with intrigue, ambition, and struggle within the palace. Many dramas about royal concubines depict the life journeys of strong women who played significant roles in Chinese history.

Highlighting the life stories of women who left their mark in the royal court, each of these dramas offers narratives filled with struggle, ambition, and betrayal. Here are some recommended Chinese dramas about royal concubines that you must watch.

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The Chinese drama about a royal concubine, MING DYNASTY (2019), tells the story of Sun Ruo Wei who survives the murder of her family ordered by Emperor Yongle. She becomes the concubine of the crown prince and eventually rises to the position of Empress Dowager after her husband dies. You can watch Ming Dynasty on Viki with a rating of 7.7 on MyDramalist.

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LOVE IN POWER (2012) tells the story of the founder of the Qing Dynasty, who forms military alliances through marriage with the daughters of the Mongol and Manchu tribes. He first marries Jerger from the Mongol Khorchin but prefers Jerger's half-brother, Harjol, which causes conflict between them. Dayu'er, the second wife of Hong Taiji, collaborates with her brother to advance her son to the throne, replacing other heirs. This drama has a rating of 7.0 on MyDramalist.

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PALACE OF DEVOTION (2021) tells the story of Liu E, an orphan, who catches the attention of Zhao Heng and eventually becomes the empress. She plays an important role in the politics of the Song Dynasty and even becomes the regent after her husband’s death. Palace of Devotion is available on iQIYI and has a rating of 7.5 on MyDramalist.

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THE SWORD AND THE BROCADE (2021) follows the story of Shi Yi Niang, a concubine's daughter, who marries General Xu Ling Yi to save their families. With strong determination and embroidery skills, she fights for freedom and to live beyond the confines of her household. This drama can be watched on Viki with a rating of 8.3 on MyDramalist.

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STAND BY ME (2021) is set in the Tang Dynasty, where the Emperor battles powerful eunuchs in the palace. Two minister's daughters caught in this conflict choose different paths—one is determined to seek revenge while the other fights for the Emperor. Stand by Me is available on Prime Video and has a rating of 8.0 on MyDramalist.

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STORY OF YANXI PALACE (2018) tells the story of Wei Ying Luo entering the Forbidden City to seek the truth about her sister's death. She struggles to uncover who is responsible for the tragedy, while protecting the empress and gradually rising in rank. This drama is available on iQIYI and has a rating of 8.8 on MyDramalist.

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The story of EMPRESSES IN THE PALACE (2012) focuses on a young woman from the Eight Banners family who marries the Emperor and struggles through scandals and harem intrigues. Along her journey, she transforms into a power-hungry woman until she ultimately becomes the Empress Dowager. You can watch this drama on Netflix, with a rating of 8.5 on MyDramalist.

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LEGEND OF MI YUE (2015) tells the story of Mi Yue, the daughter of the King of Wei from Chu, who begins her life as a concubine and goes through many trials before eventually becoming the first Empress Dowager in China. Her tumultuous and ambitious journey makes her a symbol of powerful women. This drama is available on Tencent Video with a rating of 8.1 on MyDramalist. Find more interesting Chinese drama recommendations at kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?