Xiaozhuang Mishi


Xiaozhuang Mishi, also known as Xiaozhuang Epic, is a 2003 Chinese television series produced by You Xiaogang. The series is the first instalment in a series of four television series about the early Qing dynasty. It was followed by Huang Taizi Mishi, Taizu Mishi and Secret History of Kangxi, all of which were also produced by You Xiaogang.

Plot

The series tells the story of Dayu'er, who is better known historically as Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang. Born a Khorchin Mongol princess, she became a concubine of the Later Jin emperor Hong Taiji, even though her true love was actually Hongtaiji's 14th brother, Dorgon. She became empress dowager and grand empress dowager during the reigns of her son and grandson respectively. Her political wisdom and insight helped to shape the history of the early Qing dynasty.

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