Web Drama: The Legend of Xiao Zhuang
Chinese Title: 大玉儿传奇 / Da Yu Er Chuan Qi
Broadcast Website: iQIYI
| Broadcast Date: November 14, 2015 |
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 80
Director: Chan Ka-Lam, Wu Song
Screenwriter: Zhou Hui
Origin: China
Source: Based on the life of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang of the Qing Dynasty
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Synopsis and Plot Summary
A story revolving around the legendary life of a Mongolian Princess who becomes the Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty.
Da Yu Er (Jing Tian) is a girl from the grasslands who wishes for nothing more than to be free. She is in love with Duo Er Gun (Geng Le), the son of Nurhaci and the brother of Huang Tai Ji. However, she is also a princess and betrothed to Huang Tai Ji (Nie Yuan) in a political alliance that is necessary for the sake of her tribe. Caught between two powerful men, she is destined to lead a life that is not of her own choosing as she struggles between love and duty as a mother of the people. Starting out as a concubine, she becomes an empress, an empress dowager and the grand empress dowager and devotes everything to the Qing Dynasty.
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Fun Facts
- It is produced by Chang Cheng Ying Shi.
- Filming took place in Anhui, China.
- Filming lasted around three months.
- Zhou Hui spend 5 months completing the script.
- The Director and Screenwriter feel that Hong Taiji (Huang Taiji) is a benevolent king and that actor Nie Yuan's portrayal is a good way to represent the character's heroic side.
- Unlike other works, the drama focuses on the King's dedication towards Da Yu Er who will later become Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang.
- Aside from learning the script, Jing Tian spent a lot of time understanding the Qing Dynasty and its features.
- For the best visual effect, Jing Tian had to wear 3 to 4 layers of clothes under the costumes in spite of the heat.
- Due to the nature of the story, many of the actors are portraying real life historical figures. The three main characters are Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, Hong Taiji and Dorgon.
- Geng Le and Nie Yuan would often eat together with their families after work.
Cast
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Sally Jing Tian as Da Yuer |
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Geng Le as Duo Ergun |
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Nie Yuan as Huang Taiji |
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Jiang Linjing as Zhe Zhe |
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Ma Yingying as Yun Ge |
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Wan Peixin as Hao Ge |
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Kara Hui as A Bahai |
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Ringo Yu Rongguang as Nu Er Ha Chi |
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Wu Yang as Xiao Yuer |
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Camille He Hua as Hai Lanzhu |
Supporting Cast
- Shen Ying as Na Muzhong
- Gao Jicai as Fu Lin
- Li Fan as Mang Gusi
- Xu Shaohang as Long Ge
- Wu Chengzhi as Fan Wencheng
- Mou Xing as Su Moer
- Zhang Tingting as Man Yu
- Li Wenhao as Bo Guoer
- Chen Yuchen as Duo Duo
- Zeng Yixuan as Lu Zhu
- Yang Hongwu as Dai Shan
- Sun Jiaolong as Mang Gu Er Tai
- Liu Xueyi as E Zhe
Soundtracks
- Listen - Han Xiang (含香) by Liu Tingyu (刘庭羽)
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