Asian Drama

A story revolving around a poor girl who comes upon a mysterious contract that pulls her into a wealthy yet strange family.

Yu Xiao Yu is a simple and kind girl who struggles to make ends meet. When she becomes the recipient of a mysterious contract, Yu Xiao Yu jumps at the chance to hide from debtors. In starting her new life, she joins the diving team where she meets a group of young people who share the same dreams. Along the way, she meets rich kid Ling Kong who is arrogant and difficult to deal with, yet possesses a pure enthusiasm for diving. Through their interactions, they gradually find friendship and love.

The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi (Zhou Xun) is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks.

After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong (Wallace Huo) becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges.

Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?

“Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Wang Jun. It is adapted from the novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan by Liu Lianzi and is a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2011 television drama “Empresses in the Palace.”