royal highness is a China drama released in 2018 rated 7.7/10 with 40 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 1,535 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  China |
| Genre | HistoricalRomanceWarPolitical |
| Year | 2018 |
| Episodes | 40 |
| Duration | 00:45:00 |
| Rating | 7.7/10 |
| Main Cast | Jiang Jin Fu, Yuan Bing Yan, Liu Rui Lin |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
A story revolving around the legendary rise of an ordinary scholar who despite not having the surname of the imperial family becomes a royal highness of the Ming Dynasty. During the reign of the Hongzhi Emperor, a young scholar named Yang Ling falls unconscious on his wedding day. Many days later, Yang Ling who has just recovered from his illness takes in his family's impoverished situation and feels ashamed for failing to provide for them especially towards his new wife Han YouNiang who continues to stay by his side. He sells his land in order to travel to the capital to take the civil examinations. Along the way, he ends up helping with a case that clears murder suspect Ma Ang of a crime he did not commit. Yang Ling's intelligence gains the admiration of the county magistrate who puts him in charge of legal affairs. Ma Ang's younger sister Ma Lianer also develops a hidden crush on Yang Ling. Yang Ling meets the Crown Prince Zhu Hou Zhao in the battlefield and they become lifelong friends. It earns Yang Ling a position in the palace as the Crown Prince's aide and trusted advisor and they learn to conquer the infighting within the palace to rise to power. (Source: chinesedrama.info)
Critical Reception
royal highness has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.7/10 based on 181 ratings. It is ranked #69,238 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of royal highness?
royal highness has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 181 ratings.
How many episodes does royal highness have?
royal highness has 40 episodes, each approximately 00:45:00 long.
What genre is royal highness?
royal highness is a Historical, Romance, War, Political drama from China.
Who are the main actors in royal highness?
The main cast of royal highness includes Jiang Jin Fu, Yuan Bing Yan, Liu Rui Lin.
When was royal highness released?
royal highness was released in 2018 in China.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.