#zhen huan zhuan

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

make liuma of zhen huan zhuan甄嬛传(the legend of zhen huan) by b溃（社畜版 |character an lingrong (good one and bad one)

[maggiecheungs]

Meimei, you are the jewel in His Majesty’s crown. Anything less than this is not worthy of you.

SUN LI as ZHEN HUAN in LEGEND OF ZHEN HUAN | Episode 67

[xiaoshengnu]

𝕰𝖒𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖘 𝖎𝖓 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕻𝖆𝖑𝖆𝖈𝖊 - final review

overview : episode no - 76 episodes, genre - historical (gongdou)

a timeless classic, the slay to end all slays (and I mean literally and figuratively) empresses in the palace follows the story of zhen huan as she experiences life in the palace, hardening her from a sweet young girl to a stony empress dowager. 

l⃣e⃣ t⃣’ s⃣    b⃣e⃣g⃣i⃣n⃣

when I say you will never find a more iconic show ever in the whole of cdramaland, I mean never. empresses in the palace is an absolute juggernaut of a drama, it is absolutely insane, the writing, the drama, the characters, the absolute minute little details and its respect of the viewer’s intelligence- an A* and beyond. and it's internet and cultural presence in china? IN. SANE. 

o⃣u⃣t⃣     o⃣ f⃣     t⃣ e⃣ n⃣

𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖙 - 9/10

𝖆𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖌 - 10/10

𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖆𝖈𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖘 - 10/10

𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖉𝖚𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 - 10/10

𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕘𝕖 - 9.8

o⃣u⃣t⃣    o⃣ f⃣    f⃣ i⃣v⃣ e⃣

𝖍𝖎𝖉𝖉𝖊𝖓 𝖌𝖊𝖒 𝖛𝖆𝖑𝖚𝖊 - 💎💎💎💎💎

[ I know that when the drama first came out, it was considered pretty unique for how brutally it presented harem life, but even years later and amongst so many newer dramas which have borrowed tropes and ideas from it, I don’t think you’ll be able to find such an incredibly solid drama. a five gem.  ]

𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖆𝖙𝖈𝖍 𝖛𝖆𝖑𝖚𝖊 - ✨✨✨✨✨

[ it is so incredibly long and a pretty emotionally tolling drama - even longer than legend of haolan but it is just incredible, a full five star rewatch value ]

‘keep reading’ for detailed review

oh my god this drama.

oh my god.

where do I even begin? I remember watching my parents watch this drama when was I was still really young so I didn’t know what the show was called and what it was about, and although I didn’t remember the whole of this drama I could still remember some hazy snapshots pretty iconic scenes- like at the end where she does to sleep, or when she gets sent to the island- so when I finally decided to watch empresses in the palace a light bulb went off and I suddenly realised that THIS was the show that I'd remembered from my childhood. THIS was it. so it is quite nostalgic for me. 

it is honestly such a timeless classic, there’s nothing that will ever beat it. nothing. every fucking second of this thing has a purpose, and everything the characters say and do- and even the background of scenes have minute details which relate to the overall plot and trajectory of these characters. like the amount of YouTube videos analysing this one drama is insane. when critics praise a piece of visual art as a “living breathing organism”, “a masterpiece”- they mean this. 

𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖙 - 9

just. amazing. what can I say. there’s absolutely nothing that can beat this drama with how it wrote the plotting, the intrigue and the absolute cunning the women had to possess to stay alive in the palace. the ending of the drama is literally perfect. SO perfect. younger me thought legend of haolan was good- but compared to this? this is really truly another level. there’s so many instances in the drama where the drama never really tells you what exactly happened, but at the same time gives you just enough information to just guess what had gone on. equally, there are some times where there really doesn’t appear to be any scheming but with close analysis (and with the help of trusty youtubers) suddenly things become thrown into light. 

however, I had to knock down a few points because every plot has flaws and for this drama, I think it was mostly the use of tropes and the ‘female lead syndrome’ that sometimes quite clearly shows in the drama. There are also some areas in the drama where the plot does get shaky, but there is never not a reason why a scene is included in the drama. its just such a watertight drama. if you ever need to learn the art of show but don’t tell, this drama has it all. I love that sometimes it leaves it up to the viewer to work the plot out, which mirrors the way in which the concubines had to guess and predict in order to survive- which wasn’t always for certain or always accurate, almost literally pulling the viewer into the world of harem life.

𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖆𝖈𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖘 - 10

I LOVE THE CHARACTERS UGH. I love them. they’re slays to end all slays. from zhen huan (the original girl boss, gatekeep, gaslight- FIGHT ME) to su peisheng- honestly so iconic. every single major character was well written, well developed and multi-dimensional, and no-one was evil purely for the sake of earning the drama cash. everyone in the drama gives you a reason to root for them, I found myself even feeling for the emperor in the end. 

𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖉𝖚𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 - 10

the production was beautiful- the lighting, costuming and makeup were literally so perfect it's unreal. so many iconic scenes came out of this drama- like the yimeiyuan (plum blossom garden) scene with it's beautiful moonlit set and plum blossom decked in snow.

 I love the designated colour palettes of the various concubines everything seemed very thought out to fit their personalities. consort hua was decked in bold colours and extravagant patterns, consort jing being calm and gentle was consistently dressed in soft blues and greens, while shen meizhuang is seen wearing mostly purples and pinks. one particular costume that lives in my mind rent free is zhen huan’s blue outfit with the white plum blossom embroidery in the episode 28- absolutely stunning.

𝖆𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖌 - 10

honestly, if you took a shot for every time I've described this drama as perfect, you would definitely be on the floor by this point. The acting was absolutely now flawless. at no point in the drama did I ever feel drawn out of the story by the acting- sun li is jaw-dropping as zhen huan, her duality is absolutely insane and her crying scenes- ugh omg so good. 

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𝖇𝖔𝖓𝖚𝖘!!

favourite character(s) :

zhen huan ( if your favourite character in this drama isn’t zhen huan, what are you doing???? she is an absolute icon in her own right. it’s literally impossible to not root for such a wonderful character- team zhen huan all the way )

consort hua / nian shilan ( ik ik, ik now she’s evil and everything, but I love her- she has a baseline which she will not cross and she does have a loyal heart. she loves the emperor almost unconditionally and while she would kill a concubine, she would never harm an unborn child. she seems to care for her servants, who are loyal in turn and I would argue that her being willing to employ a crippled eunuch is a sign of her more softer and caring side. and do I need even mention her snarky one liners?? slay. anyway that’s my essay in defence of consort hua )

ye lanyi ( a queen fr, she takes no-one’s shit )

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𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖜 (source mydramalist)

lead actors : sun li, chen jianbin, cha silfun

director : zheng xiaolong 

screenwriter : wu xuelan

[palaceoftears]

Ooh, I try, I try, I try Try to rationalize People are people But it's like you're made of angel dust

- Lacy, Olivia Rodrigo

[this-is-not-a-nose]

I love rewatching Zhen Huan because you pick up new things every time, like how shockingly homosexual this entire scene was. Not that I didn’t think it was homoerotic before but did she really need to lean in that close? Are they about to kiss?

Complete with the wrist grab.

You can tell while this is very much a controlled encounter for Zhen Huan, even I don’t think she expected Ning Guiren to pull a knife on her. And yet she’s still so calm throughout the scene, because nothing Ning Guiren says is anything she hasn’t heard or told herself before. Anyway, they should’ve kissed.

[accio-victuuri]

"Zanghai Zhuan" first concept poster ; Xiao Zhan determines the world and pursues truth and justice

The drama tells the story of Zhinu, the son of Zheng Kuaiduo, the Imperial Supervisor of the Great Yong Kingdom, who was burdened with a blood feud and later returned to the capital under the pseudonym Zanghai. With integrity, wisdom, tenacity, hard work, and the acquired construction skills and stratagem techniques, he became wise and intelligent along the way. Traitors and sycophants will be punished. This is a legendary costume masterpiece rich in revenge and conspiracy elements.

This official concept poster cleverly borrows elements from the shadow play in the story. The male protagonist stands in front of the curtain. The dragon and tiger behind the curtain not only metaphorize the treacherous waves and clouds above the court, but also imply the power and harm of the enemy. insidious.

There seems to be a huge disparity in strength between the two sides, but the calm expression of the male protagonist reveals that he is by no means as weak and easy to defeat as he seems. Can he control his own destiny and succeed in revenge, or is he being manipulated by the chess player? The poster vaguely reveals the unpredictable content settings of the play, and the plot development is full of suspense.

In the drama, the male protagonist Zanghai is played by young actor Xiao Zhan. He is loved by the audience for his outstanding acting skills and unique charm. He has appeared in popular works such as "Where Dreams Begin", "Sunshine By My Side" and "Yuguyao". There are wonderful performances in the series. This time he plays the role of Zang Hai, who has been carefully planned. His appearance is very suitable for the image of a fresh and handsome young man. How he will interpret Zang Hai's multi-faceted charm full of strategies and hidden edge is worth looking forward to.

The creators behind the scenes lay the foundation for quality. The plot is both exciting and deep

"Zanghai Zhuan" has received widespread attention from both the industry and outside the industry since its preparation period. In addition to the popular and capable cast, the show has also assembled a number of domestic gold medal creators, laying a solid foundation for content quality. Chief director Zheng Xiaolong has directed many well-received hits such as "Golden Wedding", "The Legend of Zhen Huan", "Red Sorghum" and "The Legend of Mi Yue". He is a national director in the hearts of countless audiences. Director Cao Yiwen graduated from the Film School of the University of Southern California in the United States. He has unique insights and innovations in character creation and story description. He has directed TV series such as "First Encounter, Last Separation" and so on. We look forward to this new industry director creating a unique experience for the audience. This is a legendary work of ancient costume that has both a youthful perspective and profound expressions. Young screenwriter Zhao Liuyi is good at describing delicate emotions and weaving stories with strong plots. His representative film and television works include "Sand Sea" and "Restart: Thunder in the Extreme Sea". Under the overall control of director Zheng Xiaolong, the gold medal team has joined forces to strive to achieve greater success and produce a high-quality masterpiece that is popular and well-known.

It is worth mentioning that the drama has innovative expressions that coexist with pleasure and depth at the content level. In terms of the story, the protagonist Zanghai becomes an official in order to avenge his hatred, and goes around the court to find the truth and pursue justice. In the thrilling and step-by-step game of wits, the story progresses layer by layer. In terms of core setting, the play integrates the responsibility and thinking about the righteousness of the family and the country into the protagonist's personal growth. In the process of uncovering the truth, the pattern of life is gradually opened up, from blindly seeking revenge to caring about the world, and completing the transformation and growth.

Today, the show has officially started shooting, and we look forward to meeting the audience soon!

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[guzhuangheaven]

Have y’all seen any of Blooming Days yet? I’m curious about the ML’s set up of his harem (forgot his name). I’ve never quite seen anything like it and i was wondering if y’all had any info on it. i have heard of the primary wife and secondary wife and concubines but the concept of a servant wife is something new to me!

(Also it’s so weird hearing someone else dub over he hongshan lol. I’m not used to her sounding like that!)

I haven't watched this drama yet but I'm assuming servant wife is something like a tongfang, which is just a servant that one of the masters of the house sleeps with. Technically a man can sleep with any woman under his rule in his household that isn't directly related to him, and the women all have varying degrees of status. I would say the difference between a concubine and a servant wife would be a concubine would probably have a maid to serve her. The concubine might be expected to still wait on the needs of the master and higher ranking wives but wouldn't be expected to do manual labour. A servant wife would still have to do whatever duties she's assigned while also not given the luxury to say no to the sex.

If she gets pregnant and gives birth to a boy, she might get promoted. Maybe. Probably not. The wife would probably just raise the kid and pretend the mother doesn't exist.

Also, the fact that this drama was originally based on an IP called Xi Fei Zhuan, and thus is supposed to be the story of Emperor Yongzheng and Xi Fei (aka Qianlong's mother, aka "Zhen Huan") makes everything I've seen of it really seem...interesting. -h

[renewedmotionforjudgment]

What's your favorite part from legend of Zhen huan? I saw a few people say they prefer the first part but I'm honestly a much bigger fan of the second half once she starts scheming left and right and takes down every single person who wronged her including the emperor which lmfao it's so obvious this drama is from almost 15 years ago because this would not even come close to flying nowadays even in 2018 it would've been impossible I miss harem dramas I hope they get a come back it's been 6 years

My 2 favorite arcs are approximately eps 25-43 (the Hua Fei arc) and eps 55-68 (the Huang Hou arc). But I think both Zhen Huan (and Ruyi Zhuan) are very good at making the antagonistic female characters sympathetic, and importantly casted them with good actresses who can portray multidimensional characters.

Despite Zhen Huan and Ruyi being in my top 10s, I have mix feelings about harem dramas in general. It’s definitely a very specific genre (or rather 宫斗 as a specific type of cdrama). When it’s done well, like Zhen Huan, it can be very effective. But when it’s not done well (the same team tried to capture the magic with Miyue a few years later but never quite hit the mark) it can really leave a bad taste in my mouth and I get why people don’t like it as a genre.

[eyenaku]

Ji ji fu ji ji

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[shangyangjunzhu]

guzhuang appreciation month: week 2 - our favorite fashionistas

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

make liuma of zhen huan zhuan甄嬛传(the legend of zhen huan) by b溃（社畜版

[maggiecheungs]

Your Majesty, don’t you remember? … I am Niohuru Zhenhuan.

SUN LI as ZHEN HUAN in The Legend of Zhen Huan ↳ episode 1 • episode 74

[perioddramasource]

SUN LI AS NIOHURU ZHEN HUAN

LEGEND OF ZHEN HUAN (2011) - DIR. ZHENG XIAOLANG

[natahjikio]

legend of zhen huan: niohuru zhen huan + costumes

[gongdouenthusiast]

guzhuang appreciation month: week 2 - favorite fashionistas

[palaceoftears]

Niohuru Zhen Huan × Character Aesthetic + song

 I thought it would get better, I kept my hope alive.

But I don't wanna be the bearer of pain just so we can survive.

You opened up Pandora's box, you don't know what you just unlocked. I lose all control, let go of my darkest thoughts.

'Cause I see the truth when we were stacked against the odds...

And I pray that hope's not lost

- Pandora's Box, Marina