A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Dongyu Zhou, Xiao Chen, Zixiao Zhu
Written by:
Zheng Yu
Directed by:
Anzi Pan
Release Date:
August 13, 2013
Original Title:
宫锁沉香
Alternate Titles:
gong suo chen xiang
Genres:
Drama | Romance
Production Countries:
China
Ratings / Certifications:
KR: 15
Runtime: 115
In Qing Dynasty, Chen Xiang and Liuli became maids and friends in the imperial palace. Liuli wanted to be famous whereas Chen Xiang just wanted to live a normal life. Liuli attempted to change her life by knowing the prince, even at the cost of betraying Chen Xiang.
During Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty, Chen Xiang enters the palace and meets the maid Liu Li who is the same age as her. The two girls become best friends. Liu Li desires to achieve something in life, and she wants to encounter the prince to become the future queen. Even if it means she has to betray and frame Chen Xiang. Yet as chance would have it, Chen Xiang falls in love with the 13th Prince and after many twists and turns, the two lovers can finally find their happiness together.
Director:
Pan Anzi
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