2023 Chinese Drama List

Chinese Drama - Historical Figure

Historical Figure

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  • Judge Dee's Mystery

    #1

    Historical, Suspense
    Zhou Yiwei, Wang Likun, Zhong Chuxi
    In the early years of the Great Tang Dynasty, the symbolic Phoenix Seal, representing the Empress's authority, goes missing, triggering a series of events known as the 'Phoenix Seal Case.' This incident leads to the falsification of imperial edicts and the assassination of current officials, causing turmoil in the court. While the conservative faction appears unaffected on the surface, they intensify their covert conspiracies. Meanwhile, Di Renjie, who is preparing for the imperial examination, unwittingly becomes entangled in a mysterious murder case. The drama unfolds as Di Renjie, in the course of investigating, discovers a connection between the murder and the missing Phoenix Seal. As he fulfills his official duties across various regions, he repeatedly solves peculiar cases, punishes corrupt officials, protects the borders, suppresses criminal activities, upholds justice, and aids the people. Simultaneously, the story unveils Di Renjie's journey to unravel the mystery of his own origins. The series portrays Di Renjie's life philosophy of integrating knowledge and action.
  • Justice Bao the Legend of Young

    #2

    Historical, Suspense, Thriller
    Jin Shikang, He Yu, Liu Xinqi
    The drama focuses on the adventures of Bao Zheng, a young man who is on his way to the Beijing examinations, solving such strange cases as "Xue Hun Lin", "Po Ling Zhen" and "You Yuan Gu", as well as his experiences with Gong Sun Ce and Zhan Zhao.
  • Luoyang

    #3

    Historical, Suspense, Romance
    Huang Xuan, Wang Yibo, Victoria Song
    Gao Bingzhu, a deputy captor who lives in Luoyang is involved in a case by mistake and becomes a suspect. While trying to prove his innocence, he meets Baili Hongyi. Baili Hongyi is trying to find out the truth about his father’s murder. Then they team up to investigate. The guardian, Si Yue comes from an aristocratic family. To find out the informing letter related to the case, she is on a mission to investigate and get close to Gao Bingzhu, a superb martial artist and a wise man. The two people from completely different classes, dislike each other but are forced to work together. As they delve deeper and deeper into the case, they find the truth leads to a shocking conspiracy that could destroy the capital Luoyang.
  • The Long Ballad

    #4

    Historical, Youth, Romance
    Dilraba Dilmurat, Leo Wu, Zhao Lusi
    In the ninth year of the Tang Dynasty, there is a sudden change in the inner palace, and Li Changge (Dilraba Dilmurat ), the daughter of the former prince, escapes and goes to Youzhou for help. On the way, Changge meets Ashina Sun (Leo Wu), a secret agent of a grassland tribe who uses the name Qin Zhun, and they become close to each other. Changge smashes a conspiracy in Youzhou, but at the same time, her identity is revealed. She goes to Shuozhou to escape from the disaster. Changge hides with Gongsun Heng, the official of Shuozhou. She helps fight against the grassland forces, but she doesn’t know that the enemy general is Qin Zhun. Changge is shocked and distressed but fights against him. However, Shuozhou, a lonely city, eventually falls. Changge becomes a prisoner of war and is taken to the grassland. She discovers that the Great Khan has other ambitions by accident. To save the country,Changge makes some efforts but failed. Changge and Sun are separated. As Changge goes into a life of exile, she gradually learns the truth that the benevolent is invincible and finally puts aside her personal grudges. After discovering that the forces of the former Sui were the mastermind behind the trouble, Changge and Sun join together to protect the peace between the Tang Dynasty and the grasslands. They finally realize their feelings for each other and work together to overcome the crisis.
  • Weaving a Tale of Love

    #5

    Historical, Romance
    Gulnazar, Timmy Xu
    During the reign of the Tang Dynasty, Lady An, a dressmaker from the previous dynasty is framed and imprisoned by her disciple, Zhuo Jinniang, and entrusts her young daughter, Liuli (Gulnazar), to an old friend in the palace. As a medical officer, Liuli grows up in the palace and is in charge of the palace’s epidemic prevention work, and inherits her mother’s amazing dressmaking talent. Fortunately, she meets Pei Xingjian, who is very capable but has been wasting time for many years and helps her to escape from the trap. Liuli keeps on investigating the truth of An’s case and does not hesitate to hibernate. At this time, Emperor Taizong is seriously ill and the situation is sensitive, so Liuli and Pei Xingjian work together to support prince Li Zhi. They plan together and go through difficulties together, and also have a secret love affair. When the new emperor ascends to the throne and clarifies the unjust case, Liuli and Pei Xingjian choose to stay away from the imperial palace to protect their love.
  • The Longest Day in Chang'an

    #6

    Historical, Suspense, Thriller
    Lei Jiayin, Jackson Yee
    Zhang Xiaojing was once a soldier in the army and was appointed as a "Bu Liang Shuai" in charge of detecting and arresting, and coordinating the security work of Wannian County for a long time. However, he was sentenced to death for the crime and put in prison. On the eve of the Lantern Festival in the third year of Tianbao's reign, the Jing'an Bureau, which is responsible for the security of Chang'an City, discovered a suspicious person who had infiltrated the city. Zhang Xiaojing was sent free by Li Bi to detective this case as he learned many languages and was familiar with Chang'an. After Zhang Xiaojing's investigation, he discovered that the enemy's plot was to create chaos during the gathering on the night of the Lantern Festival With only a few hours left before the lantern festival, Zhang Xiaojing must catch the assassin before the festival. During the investigation and pursuit, Zhang Xiaojing also discovered that there was an enemy inside the Jing'an Bureau. In a battle of wits and bravery, Zhang Xiaojing finally revealed the mastermind behind the scene at the last moment, preventing it from happening and saving the people of Chang'an.
  • Queen Dugu

    #7

    Historical, Romance, Political
    Joe Chen, Chen Xiao
    Due to the persecution of her family by powerful ministers, Dugu Jialuo was always independent and strong from an early age. At the time, her husband, Yang Jian, had already shown great courage and success in battle. In the midst of the chaos, he ascended to the throne and established the Sui dynasty, unifying China and then developing the culture and economy. Dugu Jialuo and Yang Jian were honored as the "Two Leaders" and played an integral part in their success in creating the Sui dynasty. Dugu Jialuo and Yang Jian walked hand in hand through the storms of their lives, always loving and devoted to each other. She always urged Yang Jian to be diligent and to love the people, and whatever the circumstances of their lives, the couple maintained a diligent, thrifty, and simple family style, creating a good story of the harem life of ancient Chinese emperors.
  • Story of Yanxi Palace

    #8

    Historical, Romance
    Wu Jinyan, Nie Yuan, Qin Lan
    In the sixth year of the Qianlong reign, a young girl Wei Yingluo entered the Forbidden City as a palace maid to seek the truth about her eldest sister’s death. After an investigation, Wei Yingluo confirmed that her sister’s death was related to the absurd prince Hong Zhou, and was determined to get justice. Empress Fucha, who was skilled in rituals and laws, worried that Wei Yingluo has gone astray and tried her best to give her warmth and help. Under the empress’ careful guidance, Wei Yingluo grew up to be a strong and upright court lady and put aside her grudges to live a serious life. The unfortunate death of the Empress makes Wei Yingluo misunderstand Emperor Qianlong, but they went from mutual hostility to understanding and supporting each other finally.
  • Untouchable Lovers

    #9

    Historical, Romance, Political
    Guan Xiaotong, Song Weilong
    In 464 A.D., Liu Ziye ascended to the throne. He was very tyrannical, and his half-sister, Princess Shan Yin, Liu Chuyu, was even more lascivious. The number one gang in Jianghu, Tianji Lou, wanted to overthrow Liu Ziye’s tyranny. Zhu Que came to the princess’s mansion, began to train her followers, and met Rong Zhi, who secretly developed an affection. In the end, Tianji Lou helped Liu Yu to seize the throne successfully, Liu Ziye was killed, and Zhu Que also “died” in the rebellion. Rong Zhi assisted and took Zhu Que to a neighboring country. In the neighboring country, Zhu Que learned that Rong Zhi was a follower of the Empress Dowager of Northern Wei. In order to seize the power of the Southern Dynasty, he lurked in the princess’s house and endured humiliation. When Zhu Que expressed her love for Rong Zhi, Rong Zhi chose the country and Zhu Que left sadly. Rong Zhi was actually deeply in love with Zhu Que, and in the face of Zhu Que’s resolute departure, he eventually chose Zhu Que.
  • Detective Dee

    #10

    Historical, Suspense, Romance
    Ren Jialun, Adi Kan, Jiao Junyan
    During the reign of Emperor Gao Zong, Yan Liben came across Dee Renjie, who was unjustly imprisoned, and after helping him to escape, he discovered that he was a brilliant judge of cases. When the emperor sent him to investigate a case at the Ganye Temple, he decided to take Dee with him. At the temple, Dee solves a strange case, resolves a Buddhist disaster and befriends Wu Meiniang. Dee is so successful that he is sent by the emperor to Bingzhou, during which time he solves many strange cases and is known as a divine judge. When there is a case that a ghost soldier of the former dynasty kill someone, Dee went to check it out and found that it was related to the treasure of the former dynasty and the intention of Lord Pu Li Tai to rebel, but the evidence was destroyed and he could not continue. At this time, the Emperor summons Dee to return to Chang'an to investigate the murder of Wu Meiniang's own daughter and the framing of Empress Wang. Based on the clues provided by Wu Meiniang, Dee solved the case and found a treasure from the former dynasty in Li Tai's residence, which became the definitive proof that Lord Pu was planning a rebellion. Dee learned that the person who helped him solve the case was actually Wu Meiniang. He feelt that Wu Meiniang is unpredictable and her ambition is beyond his imagination. Soon afterwards, Emperor Gao Zong of the Tang Dynasty was struck down by illness and asks Wu Meiyang to attend court with him...
  • The King's Woman

    #11

    Historical, Romance
    Dilraba Dilmurat, Vin Zhang, Li Tai
    Since childhood, Gongsun Li and her two senior brothers studied martial arts with her grandfather. She met and saved a young man, Ying Zheng, who was being bullied. Ying Zheng was obsessed with the young girl. In the chaos of the warring states, Gongsun Li fell in love with her second senior brother Jing Ke, but they left their hometown due to the war and lived together. The second brother was injured by poisoning to protect Gongsun Li. In order to exchange for the antidote, Gongsun Li married Ying Zheng and becomes his favorite concubine Li Ji, but she found out that she has already been pregnant. After the birth of Tianming, Ying Zheng treated him like his own son, and Li Ji was deeply moved. The elder senior brother, Han Shen, came to the rescue and learned the truth, so he lurked in the palace as a guard to protect her and the baby. Li Ji found out the soft and delicate side of this cold-blooded man and fell in love with him unconsciously.
  • Legend of the Dragon Pearl: The Indistinguishable Road

    #12

    Historical, Romance
    Yang Zi, Qin Junjie
    Li Yihuan was the last child of Emperor Yongli of Ming Dynasty. She grew up in Mingzhu Valley, a place where the followers of the former Ming Dynasty gathered. She and her siblings, including Zhu Cixuan, Xue Qingcheng, Ye Mosheng, and Fan Qianying, learned martial arts together with their master. After growing up, Yihuan and his friends leave the Mingzhu Valley and try to get close to Kang Xi at the behest of their master to find a way to avenge their family and country's hatred. Yihuan and the young Kang Xi go from quarrling to being in love to having to turn against each other. Their sincerity affections and family hatred become the greatest conflict between them. The rest of the young boys and girls also experience their own love-hate relationship while taking on the important tasks given to them by their mentors. Kang Xi's philosophy of ruling the country with benevolence and virtue eventually touches Yi Huan, who gives up her hatred and tries to convince her friends not to endanger the people by starting a war for personal revenge. In the end, Yihuan decided to leave the palace and forget Kang Xi. Kang Xi promises to be a wise ruler and eventually creates a Kang-Qian Flourishing Age.
  • Detective Samoyeds

    #13

    Historical, Suspense, Thriller
    Xu Haiqiao, Ju Jingyi, Li He
    In 626 A.D., the capital city of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an, is suddenly full of suspicious cases, and people are scared. The Da Li Si sets up an investigation team to investigate these seemingly bizarre events, with members including Sha Mo Duo Luo, Shangguan Zisu, Li Zhi, Huang Sanpao, Gongsun Siniang, and Tan Shuangye. In a series of treacherous cases, the investigation team restores the truth and dispels the superstitions. As the investigation progresses, the team gradually discovers that Hei Jialuo is trying to destroy the harmonious Tang Dynasty by despicable means. In the end, the investigation team completely smashes Hei Jialuo's evil plot. Besides the unchanging passion of teenagers, they have a firm heart of responsibility to protect their family and country.
  • Princess of Lanling King

    #14

    Historical, Romance, War
    Zhang Hanyun, Peng Guanying, Andy Chen
    At the end of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the dynasty was in turmoil and the vassals have divided the country. According to legend, only the one who holds the mirror of Qing Luan on his left and the sword of Liszhang on his right can unify the country. The mirror and the sword were originally treasures of the Dragon Sect, but they were lost because of the war. The saintly girl of the Dragon Sect, Zi Mei, was seriously injured by her own internal force due to self-training, and her life was in danger. Before she died, she handed over the position to Yuan Qingluo, the only heir of the Dragon Sect, and told her the secret of the Qingluan Mirror and the Lishang Sword. The last thing ZiMei told Yuan QingLuo was that treasures must not find by traitors, and only the true Emperor is worthy to have them, otherwise, the world will be in chaos. In order to find the treasures, Yuan Qingluo pretended to be Li Erzhi, the niece of Mrs. Yuan, and went to the Northern Zhou with the family token in the name of family decline. During this period, Yuan Qingluo met Gao Changgong, the King of Lanling, and Yuwen Yong, the Emperor of Northern Zhou, and had an emotional entanglement with each of them. Yuan Qingluo eventually helped Yuwen Yong to achieve imperial hegemony and chose to leave Northern Zhou to live together with Gao Changgong, the King of Lanling.
  • Chronicle of Life

    #15

    Historical, Romance, Drama
    Zheng Shuang, Hawick Lau, Vin Zhang
    In 1669, Ao Bai was captured, and the vigorous purge of the remaining party began. The loyal minister Abu Nai was unjustly subjected to the extermination of his family, and his young daughter Liang’er, who was only ten years old, witnessed the massacre of his family and managed to escape. On the way to escape, she met Teenager Kang Xi, and they experienced life and death without knowing each other’s identities, leaving a deep impression on each other and making a promise to meet again. Later, Liang’er went to her cousin for shelter, Nalan Rongruo, but accidentally lost her memory. Rongruo changed her name to Wei Linlang to protect Liang’er. They grew up together and had a good relationship with each other, but Nalan Mingzhu was afraid that Linlang’s identity would lead to trouble, so he secretly sent her to the palace as a maid. Linlang thought her life would end in silence in the palace, but Kang Xi’s appearance disrupted her life and her reunion with Rongruo gave her hope. Kang Xi recognized Linlang as the girl he was dreaming of and tried everything to make her remember the old agreement, while Rongruo secretly tried hard to take her away. One is a bossy emperor, the other is a childhood friend, their staggered “attack “ and showing of love made Linlang was caught off guard and in a dilemma. When Kang Xi was deeply in love with Linlang, he found out that Linlang was the beloved of his good brother Rongruo. He wanted to give up his love and made them together, but was repeatedly caught by fate and made mistakes again and again. After many twists and turns, Linlang finally realized her heart and fell in love with Kang Xi. But at that moment, she regained her memory. On one side is a blood feud, on the other side is infatuated love, Linlang can not choose. Linlang’s brother Chang Qing, who had been lurking in the palace, forced Linlang to revenge for the family. Kang Xi and Linlang entangled and staged a sad and sadistic love for the ages.
  • The Legend of Qin

    #16

    Historical, Wuxia, Fantasy
    Lu Yi, Michelle Chen, Jiang Jinfu
    In the late Warring States period, Jing Ke entrusted his son Jing Tianming to Gai Nie, the best swordsman in the world, in the hope that he would protect Jing Tianming from the brutal Qin Shi Huang. Gai Nie took Jing Tianming on the run. On the way, he defeated the 300 soldiers sent by Qin Shi Huang. The Prime Minister, Li Si, then compels Gai Nie's schoolmate, Wei Zhuang, with lies, hoping to eliminate Gai Nie by Wei Zhuang. Along the way, Gai Nie and Jing Tianming met Xiang Shaoyu and Gao Yue, the talented men who fought against the Qin. They eventually arrived at the Mozi Organ City, their last bastion. Soon, Wei Zhuang came over with a large number of soldiers, and he even found the Mo family's sworn enemy, Gong Shu Chou, who wanted to take the Organ City in one fell swoop. Will Gai Nie and the others be able to win the final victory in the face of the enemy's fierce attack?
  • The Legend of Xiao Zhuang

    #17

    Historical, Romance, Drama
    Jing Tian, Geng Le, Nie Yuan
    The princess of Kerqin, Da Yu Er, dreamed of a life of eagle-like freedom on the grasslands with her beloved, but fate thrust her into the storms of history. Da Yu Er loved Duo Er Gun, but by mistake, she married Huang Tai Ji. She was destined to be the queen of the world, but she was also destined to experience the vicissitudes of the world. Throughout her life, she never faded from her love for Duo Er Gun, but she was also always mindful of her responsibilities. While favor and glory came one after another, she struggled painfully between politics and emotion. From Concubine Zhuang to Queen Mother to Grandma-empress, Da Yu ER lived through three dynasties in the early Qing Dynasty, assisted two generations of young masters, pushing the wheels of the times forward with her unique breadth of mind and vigor.
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