The Princess Weiyoung

The Princess Weiyoung
Also known as 锦绣未央
Genre Historical
Romance
Created by Qin Jian
Written by Li Huizhu
Directed by He Shupei
Cheng Zhichao
Starring Tiffany Tang
Luo Jin
Vanness Wu
Mao Xiaotong
Li Xinai
Opening theme "If Heaven Has Compassion" by A-Lin
Ending theme "Heavenly Gift" by Tiffany Tang and Luo Jin
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 54
Production
Producer(s) Wang Ying
Location(s) Hengdian
Running time 45mins
Production company(s) Croton Media
Yuehua Entertainment
Release
Original network Dragon TV
Beijing TV
Picture format HDTV 1080i, SDTV 576i
Audio format Stereophonic
Original release November 11, 2016 (2016-11-11) –  ()

The Princess Weiyoung (Chinese: 锦绣未央) is a 2016 Chinese historical television series starring Tiffany Tang, Luo Jin, Vanness Wu, Mao Xiaotong and Li Xinai. It is adapted from the novel The Poisonous Daughter (庶女有毒) by Qin Jian. The series started airing two episodes per day (1 episode on Saturdays) at 19:30 (GMT) on Dragon TV and Beijing TV from November 11, 2016.

Plot

During the chaotic Northern and Southern Dynasties, in Northern Liang's royal family lived a princess named Feng Xin'er (Tiffany Tang) who was kind, carefree, and who was loved by all. A marshal from the Chiyun clan of Northern Wei takes it upon himself to overrun Northern Liang and turn it into a bloodbath, forcing the princess out of her comfortable life.

Li Weiyoung, the daughter of the Imperial Tutor's Department from Northern Wei, shielded the princess from harm. However, Weiyoung dies protecting Xin'er, and the latter assumes Weiyoung's identity to reside in her home, where she is disliked and shunned. She thus took it upon herself to fight against the Chiyun clan and unexpectedly became entangled with Northern Wei's prince, Tuoba Jun (Luo Jin). Through her struggles, she gains wisdom and is finally able to find peace for her family and live true to her heart.

Cast

Main Cast

The kind-hearted princess of Northern Liang Dynasty, who by chance assumes the identity of Wei Young. After her kingdom was destroyed, she turns vengeful, and becomes a powerful and cunning woman. However, she soon realizes that her personal vendetta is second to the citizens' welfare. She gives up the idea of revenge and stayed by her husband's side, becoming a wise queen.
Bright, sunny, compassionate, Tuoba Jun is the Emperor's favorite grandson. However, he doesn’t care about royal politics. His sincerity and unwavering love towards Weiyoung despite her desire for revenge, makes her fall for him.
Cunning, ruthless and cold-blooded, Tuoba Yu's greatest ambition is to become the Emperor and rule the world. He is attracted by Weiyoung's intelligence and wit, and plans to use her as a chess piece to realize his ambitions. However, he soon falls for her as she is the only one who can help him overcome his childhood trauma.
Weiyoung's younger cousin, daughter of the 2nd Aunt. She has liked Tuoba Yu since she was young. Having been oppressed and overshadowed by her elder cousin Changle, she turns vengeful and soughts to topple over her cousin. She hides her hypocritical and scheming nature behind her weak and delicate appearance.
Weiyoung's elder half-sister, the daughter of Chi Yunrou. Known as the #1 beauty in the capital province, she is arrogant, selfish and cold, and believes no woman is better than her. The appearance of Li Weiyoung makes her insecure and jealous; and she seeks to get rid of Weiyoung and marry Tuoba Jun.

Supporting Cast

Northern Wei

Li Household

1st wife of the Li household, Minfeng and Changle's birth mother. An evil woman who conspires to kill Weiyoung, so that she won't overshadow Changle.

Northern Liang

Xin'er's royal bodyguard. She later continues to stay by her side as a confidante, after she assumed Weiyoung's identity.

Chiyun Household

Great general of Northern Wei, Chi Yunrou's nephew. He plotted and framed King Hexi for rebellion in order to get into the good graces of Tuoba Yu.

Rou Ran Royal Household

Prince of Rou Ran. He was adopted as the 2nd young master of Li Family. He likes Weiyoung initially, but later falls for Tuoba Di.

Others

Music

Title Singer
"天若有情" (If Heaven Has Compassion) A-Lin
"天賦" (Heavenly Gift) Tiffany Tang and Luo Jin
"來生" (Next Life) Li Qi
"緣因我" (Fate Because of Me) Jin Han
"白首相依" (Growing Old Interdependently) Jin Han and Sun Bolun
"玉燭寶典" (Illuminating Jade Treasury Of Wisdom) Cui Zige

Reception

The drama reached 10 million views.

References

http://baike.baidu.com

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