the empress of china is a China drama released in 2014 rated 8.0/10 with 96 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 5,009 viewers.
Key Details
| Country | |
| Genre | HistoricalMysteryRomancePolitical |
| Year | 2014 |
| Episodes | 96 |
| Duration | 00:45:00 |
| Rating | 8.0/10 |
| Director | Go Yik Chun |
| Main Cast | Fan Bing Bing, Zhang Feng Yi, Aarif Rahman, Janine Chang |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
In 637 AD, a young girl named Wu Ru Yi from Jingzhou County was selected into the imperial harem of the Tang Dynasty. Ru Yi danced very well and outshined all the other girls. During a rehearsal, she caught the attention and affection of the emperor Tai Zong Li Shi Min, who nicknamed her Meiniang, which means elegant lady. At the time, she was 14 years old, and he was 39. The same night, another girl was murdered, and everyone accused Meiniang of being the killer. She was tortured to confess the “truth” and was banished into the Cold Palace. **It has 4 versions: 96 eps/30 min (Hunan Satellite TV) || 82 eps/45 min (DVD) || 75 eps/60 min (TVB) || 86 eps/30 min (Zhejiang Satellite)
Critical Reception
the empress of china has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.0/10 based on 1,537 ratings. It is ranked #2,032 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the empress of china?
the empress of china has a rating of 8.0/10 based on 1,537 ratings.
How many episodes does the empress of china have?
the empress of china has 96 episodes, each approximately 00:45:00 long.
What genre is the empress of china?
the empress of china is a Historical, Mystery, Romance, Political drama from China.
Who are the main actors in the empress of china?
The main cast of the empress of china includes Fan Bing Bing, Zhang Feng Yi, Aarif Rahman, Janine Chang.
When was the empress of china released?
the empress of china was released in 2014 in China.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.