Women of the Tang Dynasty
Women of the Tang Dynasty is an upcoming Chinese television series based on events in the Tang Dynasty starting from the late reign of Wu Zetian to Emperor Xuanzong's accession to the throne. The series was produced by Lafeng Entertainment, directed by Chang Hsiao-cheng, and starred an ensemble cast from various regions. Filming for the series started in October 2011 in Hengdian World Studios.
Details
First Aired: 8/24/2013
Languages: Mandarin
Type: Scripted
Production
Hunan TelevisionCompanies: 拉風娛樂, LAFENG ENTERTAINMENT CO., INC.
Countries: China
Videos
Seasons
Season 1
This story is set during the Tang dynasty, under Wu Zetian's rule as the first female emperor of China. Eventually, Emperor Zhongzong takes the throne, but is poisoned by his wife, Empress Wei, and his daughter, Princess Anle. Empress Wei monopolizes the new emperor, and Li Longji and Princess Taiping soon rebelled. Meng Fan and Meng Fu are two sisters who witnessed their father being executed. They enter the palace, and Meng Fan becomes the assistant of Wu Zetian, while Meng Fu is unhappy being a lowly servant. After fighting through many political schemes, they rise to powerful ranks, but on opposite sides of a battle for the throne.
