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Lord Jia Qing And The Journey To Taiwan

From a young age, Sung Sai Kit lived with retired lawyer Jiang Xue Ru due to his struggles with speaking. This led to low confidence and a reluctance to showcase his abilities. However, everything changed when he rescued Man Zhong Mou Yat, the daughter of notorious bandit leader Man Yan Dik. Sung went on to represent Man Yan Dik in court and achieved a surprising victory over his senior Zuo Bing Feng. This success not only earned him the admiration of Man Zhong Mou Yat and Jiang's daughter but also sparked jealousy and animosity from Zuo.

The narrative follows a seemingly insignificant individual in the early Qing Dynasty who unintentionally finds himself working as a spy for a rebel faction opposing the ruling government. Comedy and chaos ensue as he navigates through his covert assignments. (DramaWiki)

A succession of humorous events unfolds within a tavern. (DramaWiki)

An apprehensive teacher led a group of inexperienced students from the north to the south of the Yangtze River. His goal was to establish his own realm and start a martial arts school to become a "legend", but instead, he unintentionally opened a clinic. This is the tale of his transformation into a "physician".

Four intellectuals who discover romance together. Nick Cheung portrays the intelligent and charming Tang Bo Hu. Bobby plays the avaricious Chu Tse San, while Gordon embodies the noble and truthful Wen Jing Ming. Macro takes on the role of Chow Wen Bing, a man who perseveres through challenges.

Chan Dai Ha is a vendor of traditional Chinese sweets who becomes enamored with a wealthy young woman named Gei Hao Yee. Despite his good intentions, Dai Ha's attempts to assist Hao Yee often backfire, leading to her frustration. One fateful day, when Hao Yee and her maid have a mishap on a hill, Dai Ha comes to their rescue. However, instead of showing gratitude, Hao Yee harshly reprimands him and unknowingly consumes a soup containing ten enchanted beans. As a result, she unexpectedly becomes pregnant. When the townspeople discover her condition, they are outraged by the violation of a local law against unwed pregnancy and demand retribution. Dai Ha intervenes by confessing to being the father, ultimately saving Hao Yee from imminent punishment.

Ning Choi San, a struggling scholar, is determined to pass the imperial exam despite repeated failures. He is currently residing at his sister-in-law Ying Heung Fa's lantern shop and supporting himself as an artist. His older brother Ning Choi Man is frugal, while his younger brother Ning Choi Gwan is illiterate and submissive to his wife. His childhood sweetheart, Ying Heung Giu, is pressuring him to marry her. Amidst his father's illness, Ning Choi San reluctantly becomes involved in Ying Heung Fa's deceptive schemes to sell lanterns, sparking a clash between a Taoist master and a swindler. Strange occurrences and peculiar behavior disrupt the household on a daily basis. Ning Choi San begins to suspect a female spirit is guarding him in secret, though her efforts often lead to comedic mishaps due to her limited powers.

The downfall of the Imperial Qing Empire marks the end of the Emperors' rule. Following their expulsion and demotion to peasantry, three palace eunuchs - Lee Siu Kung, Dan Tin, and Chan Siu Fung - strive to survive beyond the palace walls. They encounter Chui Tsun Sing, a con artist pretending to be a eunuch, who deceives them. Their misfortune leads to being captured and later sold as servants to the wealthy Kam family, headed by matriarch Kam Heung, who runs a rice shop. Despite her facade of wealth and power, Kam Heung struggles with the burdens she carries. The eldest daughter, Kam Dai Nam, who enjoys dressing as a man, causes trouble for the family, adding to Kam Heung's challenges. Pressure from the village committee prompts Kam Heung to find a husband to carry on the family name. Eventually, Kam Heung marries Siu Kung. Meanwhile, their rival Tsui Dai Fu schemes with his maidservant Wong Lin to spy on Kam Heung's brother, Kam Cheong. Kam Heung urges Siu Kung to father a child, unaware of his castration. The eunuchs attempt to resolve their predicament, but only succeed in making matters worse.

The narrative revolves around Liang Chao Chen, the Minister of Civil Affairs, celebrating his 50th birthday. His eldest daughter Nuan Xue and second daughter Nuan Bing married into prestigious families and were showered with lavish gifts, demonstrating Mrs. Liang's profound love for them.

At birth, three sisters are separated and raised by different families, leading them to develop distinct personalities and skills. Lai Ji Di is carefree and open, Yun Yian is polite, knowledgeable in medicine, and Chu Yua excels in combat despite her cold exterior. Lai Ji Di becomes the bodyguard of Cheng San Liu, a studious young man unaware of his father's identity until he turns 20. Raised by his mother, San Liu's life takes a drastic turn when he learns the truth about his father's identity.

The play follows the story of Tang Doudou, a young woman determined to remain unmarried until she finds a suitable partner who truly understands and loves her. When the Tang family faces difficulties due to a mistake with the officials, the Zhuang family steps in to offer their assistance. Madame Zhuang proposes that Doudou marry her eldest son, a handsome, principled, and cultured man - but on the day of the wedding, he inexplicably regresses to the mental capacity of an eight-year-old. Despite her initial anger and confusion, Doudou is compelled to return to Madame Zhuang when faced with financial difficulties. As she uncovers unsettling truths about her husband's condition, Doudou realizes there is more to the situation than meets the eye, even as her mother-in-law remains mysteriously unconcerned.

Inadvertently venturing into Flower Neck Mountain, a small panda fairy named Ling Ling is mistakenly believed to be a ruler. With the help of military strategist Mole Shi, they successfully lead the Demon village to expand and fortify its power. (iQiyi)

A humorous retelling of the romance between Liang Shan Bo and Zhu Ying Tai. (DramaWiki)

With the backing of the head of the Police Authority, the notorious Ho Kei-Kin (Dayo Wong) of Guangzhou has been dominating those around him. Despite his initial kind-hearted nature, Kin's transformation into a manipulative individual stemmed from his childhood mistreatment by his father. After a confrontation with his father, who denied Kin's paternity and left town, Kin harbored deep resentment. Following a series of events, including a failed attempt to redeem himself by challenging the town's crime lord, Kin spiraled into chaos and destruction. However, a revelation about the demise of his father and family members led Kin to embrace a new persona as Gan Yan-Kin (Bully Kin). He adopted a ruthless attitude, believing that he must treat others poorly to survive. Tsui, the owner of a house sought by Kin, found solace in meeting the honorable Wong Fei-Hung (Dominic Lam). Kin, in an effort to recruit students for his kung-fu school, fabricated stories of his heroism. When faced with a contest against Fei-Hung, Kin resorted to deceit to secure victory. Disillusioned by Fei-Hung's integrity, Kin eventually decided to emulate his honorable ways. Despite criticism from others, Fei-Hung appointed Kin to manage Po Chi Lam, a decision met with skepticism. Kin's attempts to help his peers backfired, leading to further chaos. An incident involving the drugging of Fei-Hung during a lion dancing competition prompted Kin to reconsider his actions and strive to uphold Fei-Hung's legacy. As the story unfolds, Kin's journey towards redemption and acceptance within the community takes unexpected turns.

Fan Tung, a deity under the Stove God, was imprisoned in a winter melon for 500 years after offending the Queen Mother of the West. Tin Dai Kwai and his wife Chung Bik Yuk inadvertently free Tung from his confinement. Tung's spirit enters Kwai's brother, Tin Tai Fu, losing all his instincts in the process. Tung starts living with Kwai's family, but Yuk becomes suspicious of him and tries to uncover the truth. Unable to return to Heaven, Tung relies on six little deities to help him navigate the complexities of human nature. When Fu's wife Ling Fung returns unexpectedly and causes chaos, Tung breaks into the netherworld to set things right and restore order.

Master TAI YAU KUNG, also known as Gordon Liu, is an experienced official advisor who assists his foster son CHOW BING, portrayed by Kenneth Ma, in securing a position in the government. Despite Bing's resourcefulness, he struggles with the strict rules and practices of the officials, leading him to often idle away his time. During his adventures at a tavern, Bing encounters the charming owner CHONG SIU HAN, played by Leila Tong, which causes jealousy to arise in his wife CHIU YUK HING, portrayed by Kate Tsui. Yau Kung suggests Bing work as an advisor to the new government official SHUM GWUN BOK, portrayed by Matthew Ko, leading to a close friendship forming between Bing and Gwun Bok. However, Bing is taken aback when he learns that his respected master Yau Kung is actually Gwun Bok's father. As Gwun Bok begins to use Yuk Hing to scheme against Bing, Bing is shocked to discover that his wife is a spy sent by the Imperial forces.

Cheung Sai Wai established an educational institution to nurture individuals with exceptional talents. One of his students, Chow Guk, is a close friend of Wai's and possesses natural abilities, although she does not dedicate much time to studying, resulting in frequent misuse of traditional proverbs. Recognizing the shortcomings of society, Wai believed that education alone could not bring about meaningful change in people's hearts. By chance, he crossed paths with Chan Jan Jan, a skilled writer of mysterious origins who possessed a competitive and talkative nature. Together, they became well-known figures in the legal field. However, their success attracted the enmity of Poon Gang Chyun and his son Yin Ming. Wai's dear friend Ha Hau Mo, whose father Chan Mung Kut had been unjustly accused and sentenced to death, harbored a strong resentment towards lawyers. Despite understanding Wai's motives, Mo grew suspicious of Jan's past and began to investigate her background, leading to the revelation of a long-buried injustice from two decades prior.

Cho Ching and her mother, Bai Yuet, have been traveling as doctors for many years. During one journey, Cho Ching meets Gai Chun, who has a skin condition, and his friend, Chin Tun. Cho Ching immediately falls in love with Chin Tun and is determined to marry him, despite facing many obstacles. Chin Tun's sister, Chin Sheung, tries to ruin their relationship upon learning that Cho Ching is Bai Yuet's daughter. Despite the challenges, Cho Ching and Chin Tun eventually get married. However, their happiness is short-lived when Cho Ching discovers Chin Tun's feelings for their maid, San Cha. This leads to a night where Chin Tun and San Cha spend time together. When Chin Tun expresses his desire to marry San Cha as a concubine, Cho Ching's jealousy and anger intensify. Meanwhile, Bai Yuet is convicted of murdering her husband and sentenced to death, causing the Chin family to ask Cho Ching to sever ties with her. To make matters worse, Cho Ching learns she is pregnant as Chin Tun seeks a divorce.

Born gifted with an exceptional palate and the ability to discern between exquisite and poor dishes at first taste, Ding Yat San is frustrated by his adoptive father Ding Yat's prohibition against pursuing a career as a chef. Upon learning of a prestigious cooking competition in Yangzhou, he persuades Shek Yau to pose as a man and compete on his behalf. This strategy leads to Shek Yau impressing the renowned chef Koi Siu Tin. Together, Ding Yat San and Koi Siu Tin collaborate on creating innovative dishes, resulting in Koi Siu Tin winning the prestigious Golden Lotus Flower award multiple times consecutively. As their culinary fame grows, they befriend individuals who share their passion for food, such as the affluent Tung Ming Ming and the celebrated female chef Dai Ng Yuen. Tung Ming Ming develops feelings for Ding Yat San, while Ding Yat San harbors admiration for Shek Yau, who, in turn, has feelings for Koi Siu Tin. This romantic entanglement prompts Ding Yat San to part ways with Koi Siu Tin and embark on his own culinary journey. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when Shek Yau betrays him, resulting in Ding Yat San losing his extraordinary tasting abilities. Eventually, it is revealed that he is the descendant of a once-prominent chef. Determined to restore his father's tarnished reputation, Ding Yat San is prepared to face isolation and hardship.

Jacqueline Wong, a servant working in the Vice Minister of War's residence, leads a group of maids from the six ministries who collaborate to exchange information and make profits. Roxanne Tong becomes a maid in order to raise funds for her lover to journey to the capital for the imperial exams. Jacqueline tends to the Vice Minister's first wife while Roxanne looks after the second wife, leading them to clash on behalf of their mistresses. Jacqueline and the young master develop feelings for each other, but face opposition from his father. Timothy faces a demotion for a transgression, while Tony is determined to excel in the imperial exams to restore his family's honor. Lisa Lau, daughter of the Minister of War, sets her sights on Brian and attempts to seduce him. Concerned that achieving a high rank in the exams may lead to losing their lovers, Jacqueline and Roxanne swear to sabotage their scholarly aspirations. Just as the two couples are on the verge of separating, they become entangled in a treasonous plot.

Monzaemon Chikamatsu, a dramatist in his middle years specializing in joruri puppet theater, is experiencing a period of stagnation. Following his wife's departure and his mother's growing frustration with him, he has turned to heavy drinking as his main pastime. However, everything changes when he encounters a gambler named Mankichi.

The tale commences with the birth of a daughter to the Emperor's concubine Zhang. Hoping to secure the birth of the Emperor's first surviving son, Zhang agrees to Eunuch Liu's proposal to swap her daughter with the son of the Lin family. However, Lin's wife was outraged by the forced exchange and left the baby princess at a brothel in Yang Zhou named Bai Hua Lou, where she was taken in and named Qian Qian. Fast forward 18 years, Qian Qian had grown into a playful young woman who often found herself causing mischief. By twist of fate, she crossed paths with the crown prince Zheng De during one of her escapades, capturing his attention.

When they were children, Zhu Feng Chun rescued a dragon princess. As they grew older, the princess decided to search for him in the human world. Tragically, before they could reunite, Zhu Feng Chun was killed in a battle involving Tai Bai Jin Xin and a cat demon. Zhu Feng Chun always had his beloved pet, Piggy, by his side. Piggy witnessed his master's death and blamed Tai Bai Jin Xin. To make amends, Tai Bai Jin Xin transformed Piggy into a human and placed his spirit into Zhu Feng Chun's body, now known as Zhu Ba Jie. Zhu Ba Jie was forbidden from lying, committing crimes, or revealing his true identity as a pig. If he did, his head would enlarge while his body remained human.

The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl is a traditional Chinese story about the forbidden love between Zhi Nv, representing the star Vega, and Niu Lang, representing the star Altair. Due to their love being forbidden, they were separated by the heavenly river, symbolizing the Milky Way. Once a year, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, a group of magpies would create a bridge to reunite the couple for a day. This story has various versions and the earliest known reference dates back over 2600 years in a poem from the Classic of Poetry. The tale has been honored in the Qixi Festival in China since the Han dynasty and also in the Tanabata festival in Japan and the Chilseok festival in Korea. The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl is considered one of China's Four Great Folktales, along with the Legend of the White Snake, Lady Meng Jiang, and Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, although some argue that this term overlooks the diversity of the stories.

Wu Tao started off as a minor deity responsible for overseeing medical texts. Through his cleverness and bravery, he thwarted demon king Wen Jun's attempt to lay waste to Heaven. Following a fierce battle with Wen Jun, Wu Tao, Princess Wu Xuan, and the demon king were all banished to the human realm.

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Bao Zheng did not have any interest in becoming the magistrate of Kai Feng. However, he found himself in this position as a young, inexperienced, and somewhat unreliable government official. Despite this, he was dedicated to seeking justice by exonerating the innocent and punishing wrongdoers. With each case they handled, Bao Zheng and his peculiar subordinates improved their skills and grew more enthusiastic about their work.

The play follows the journey of Gou Sheng as he enlists in the military out of love, navigates various challenges, evokes a range of emotions in the audience, and ultimately transforms into a revolutionary fighter

Zhu Ying Tai, a young lady, decided to conceal her identity as a female in order to enroll at a school in Hangzhou. During her journey, she encountered a fellow traveler and classmate named Liang Shan Bo. They developed a strong bond and made a pact to be sworn brothers. Over a span of three years, they shared living quarters and studied together, with Liang remaining unaware of Zhu's true gender.

The tale of the individual who transforms from a salt pirate into the ruler of Wuyue.