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Queens Of Diamonds And Hearts

Ling Wan, a young and beautiful girl, disguises herself as ugly to avoid marriage. She befriends Chor Chor, who is also not conventionally attractive. One day, Ling Wan saves the Emperor in disguise, revealing her true beauty to him. Smitten, the Emperor arranges for her to come to the palace. Upon learning of the Emperor's intentions, Chor Chor seeks out the "face changer", Siu To, to switch faces with Ling Wan. With Chor Chor now posing as Ling Wan, she enters the palace while the real Ling Wan, realizing the deception, decides to confront the Emperor on her own.

In "Jang Hee Bin," we follow the tale of a young court servant who captivates the King with her beauty and becomes his concubine. Through her rapid ascent in status and the birth of her son, she is motivated by a strong desire for power, leading her to not only secure her position but to ultimately become Queen.

Li Zi Yun assumes the persona of Shao Chun Hua and starts working as a servant in the palace, forming a bond with Bai Han Xiang. Despite her desire for a quiet life, her cleverness attracts envy, leading Ling Qi Qiao to make things harder for her. After Emperor Ying Zong's passing, the ascension of the Crown Prince as Emperor Xian Zong sparks a rivalry among the women in the Royal Harem.

A tale of rivalry and romance unfolds between Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yun Wen and his uncle Zhu Di as they compete for power and the affections of the same woman. Despite his impressive abilities and bravery, Zhu Di was never able to become crown prince due to the rules of succession. When the crown prince unexpectedly dies, Zhu Yun Wen is named emperor by Zhu Yuan Zhang, creating a barrier for Zhu Di. Both men become enamored with Xu Miao Yun, setting the stage for her tragic dilemma of being torn between two rulers.

A shoe manufacturer in Taiwan will be caught in a dramatic feud within the industry due to the affection of Mu Dan, a young woman who sells vegetables at the local market. The company's master shoemaker, Huang Zheng Yi, has two apprentices - his son Huang Rong Can and an adopted son Liu Mu Cheng, whom he treats equally. However, when both brothers fall in love with Mu Dan, their relationship shatters and has long-lasting effects on the industry. The show originally aired with 80 episodes, each lasting 60 minutes. It was later rebroadcast with 40 episodes, each lasting 90 minutes.

Due to her inability to conceive, Da Ma has always been neglected by her spouse, Rong Yao Hua. Upon discovering his passionate affair with Yan Hong, a courtesan, she takes matters into her own hands by projecting her desires onto Xiu He, a humble farmer's daughter who reminds Da Ma of her own youth. Da Ma arranges for Xiu He to become a concubine in the Rong family, hoping she will bear a child for them. However, Yao Hua's cousin Yao Hui ends up marrying Xiu He instead and falls in love with her.

When marriages are arranged within the upper class, it often results in people getting hurt. Zhao An Hua finds himself in a situation where he is compelled to marry a daughter from the Xue family due to Madam Xue's ambitions for power and riches. As a result, An Hua's former lover is heartbroken and seeks vengeance by marrying the infamous gangster, Fu Zhen Jia. Will love be able to triumph over the pain and envy brought on by these strategic unions?

In the novel "The Ninth Widow," we follow the life of Wang Pu-tao, a woman from a remote village in Central China. Wang tragically loses her family in a flood when she is just a child, and is later sold into servitude before being widowed at the young age of 14. Despite her hardships, Wang harbors a fugitive man (her father-in-law) in her cellar for three decades, providing him with care and protection during times of political turmoil, famine, and other disasters.

The plot revolves around a young woman named Mo Zhen who is taken advantage of by her former partner due to her compassionate nature. She ends up shouldering the responsibilities of his family and bailing out his business.

The play narrates the tale of Chang Hanqing, a youthful technician, and Jin Xing, a heroic fighter, in the aftermath of the establishment of the People's Republic of China. It focuses on the research, design, and progress of the innovative Chinese electric locomotive. (Baike Baidu)

According to a myth, this series revolves around themes of power, love, and betrayal, with characters vying for dominance or affection, while one character simply desires peace and friendship. A complex love triangle forms involving Yan Fuk, Cho Chi Kin, Cho Chi Woon, and Kwok Huen, after Kwok Huen betrays Yan Fuk and pursues her own path to power.

The restaurant's history is deeply connected to the experiences of four women from different generations, showcasing common marital issues and the various stresses faced by women throughout history. In the late Qing Dynasty, Ngai Yu Fung's family falls on hard times and she is forced into marriage with Wong Yuk Lun, who later loses all their money. Fung sells a token of love from her first lover Yu Tsz to start the Phoenix Restaurant. During the May Fourth Movement, Fung's daughter Wong Chi Kwan runs away to Tianjin with her teacher Lee Kat Cheung. After their separation, Kwan returns to Beijing and finds the struggling Phoenix Restaurant.

During the chaos of war in mainland China in 1941, Shanghai fell under enemy control. Xue er and her family sought refuge in a concession area. Facing hardships and despair, Xue er's husband Gui Ting abandoned his family to reunite with his wealthy ex-girlfriend Liao Wanzhen. When all seemed lost, Bai Lang rescued Xue er and introduced her to the entertainment industry. A wealthy businessman named Qiao Xiannong pursued Xue er, who sought to leverage his power to regain custody of her son. Tragically, her son died in a fall, devastating Xue er. Seeking revenge against Gui, Xue er entered a relationship with Qiao. Bai, in an effort to win back Xue er, accepted a position in the puppet government's investigation bureau. After many trials, Bai ultimately succeeded in reuniting with Xue er and marrying her. However, Qiao's continued pursuit of Xue er led to his manipulation of her to seek vengeance against Gui. Ultimately, with Bai's guidance, Xue er realized the error of her ways and chose to abandon thoughts of revenge in favor of a happy life with Bai. Regrettably, Bai's involvement with the puppet government led to tragic consequences as Xue er sacrificed herself to save him by selling her body and consuming poison.

During the summer in Beijing, a complex romantic situation arises involving Ke Lei, a young temporary worker performing various tasks, Su Yan, the nurse who Ke Lei has been harboring feelings for in secret, and Si Jia Yi, a lively young woman who is interested in Ke Lei.

In the early 1900s, a thief develops feelings for a Yueju opera singer while looking at a picture.

A tale of a sorrowful young woman named Du Lan Yan unfolds. She encountered challenges from a young age and later worked as a servant. Unfortunately, she is subjected to a cruel destiny as a result of manipulation and rivalry among a group of women. Throughout her journey, she reconnects with a former companion and discovers a new romantic interest. However, the question remains: will this newfound love endure?

The tale commences in the kingdom of Northern Qi, where the cunning prime minister Gu Qing Hong plots to eliminate his wife Miao Qian Qian and her entire noble family. Fortunately, Qian Qian is rescued by Xiao Feng Qing, the younger brother of the Emperor of Southern Liang, who is actually of half-alien descent. Qian Qian adopts the alias Nie Wu Shuang and takes up residence in the Liang Kingdom's palace. A love triangle unfolds between Wu Shuang and the Xiao brothers. However, a significant secret is concealed within Wu Shuang's necklace: twenty years prior, a fairy descended to Earth following conflict on the Phoenix Star, where she encountered a young girl named Qian Qian on the brink of drowning. The fairy bestowed upon her the "Heavenly Tear," a powerful stone capable of uniting the nation. A demon of mixed human and machine descent lurks in the Qi Kingdom, intent on obtaining the stone.

The narrative centers around Pu Di Liu, a resident of the border region encompassing Guizhou, Hunan, and Chongqing from 1927 to 1950

Amidst the challenges within the grand palace and the allure of authority, will love endure and friendships remain steadfast? Zhan Xinghan, Mu Feiyan, and Xing Yingdie, childhood companions, find their lives transformed after the separation of lovers Zhan Xinghan and Mu Feiyan. Mu Feiyan is relocated to the palace to serve as an imperial concubine. Xing Yingdie remains untainted beyond the palace walls, witnessing the transformation of Mu Feiyan as she navigates deceit and manipulation in her pursuit of power.

Three opposing factions - the Wulong outlaws, Nationalist Party, and Communist Party's People's Liberation Army - engage in a fierce struggle to eradicate each other.

Originally constructed as a symbol of love, the Dream Lock Building now serves as a confinement for disillusioned young women and shattered aspirations. Once a sanctuary for lovers, the building has transformed into a prison for women seeking matrimony. The town has been overtaken by widows left heartbroken and dreams of a blissful life shattered. However, the arrival of a Shanghai dancer threatens to disrupt the lives of the town's residents, stirring up chaos among the men, children, and their sense of pride. Suo Meng Lou is a Chinese drama from 2013 with a version containing 17 episodes.

Huang Cai Wei was betrothed to Bai Qian Feng before he disappeared during a business trip and was believed to be deceased. As a result, she was compelled to wed his brother, Bai Qian Sheng. Bai's evident partiality toward Huang sparked envy among his other wives, particularly his main spouse, Ma Fu Fang. Huang navigated through the schemes of the women using her intelligence. However, when her original betrothed reappeared alive, she found herself in a difficult position where she was unable to extricate herself.

Deng Gui Chan, a powerful female entrepreneur nicknamed "Seventh Master", is fiercely competitive and unafraid to take risks

In the late 1950s, a student named Wen Yi Qiu (played by Yin Tao) from the Beijing Broadcasting Institute falls in love with a Soviet announcer named Wei Ka and they get married in Beijing. However, the Soviet Union decides to recall its specialists from Beijing, leading Wei Ka to return to his homeland. Yi Qiu then moves to the border town of Hehei to work as an announcer in order to be closer to her husband. Eventually, Wei Ka is assigned to a post in Blagoveshchensk, a city on the other side of the border. Despite the distance, they find solace in listening to each other's broadcasts and hope for improved relations between China and the Soviet Union.

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

Sup Yee Moo is a laid-back police officer with a mother who used to be the infamous 'Chivalrous Flying Hawk'. Despite her past, Sup Yee Ma now keeps her former identity hidden from the martial arts community. She takes care of Sup Yee Moo, who has a knack for getting into trouble. When Sui Dong Lau arrives and becomes the honorable magistrate in their town, they team up with Si Kei Wong to solve amusing mysteries together.

Following a brief reunion with his wife, Orie, Hikoma is now on a frantic search to find out where she is before he leaves. Feeling the absence of her husband, Orie makes the decision to step down from her role as a ninja.

A dramatic portrayal of a young woman's journey to adulthood set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1970s.

A modern-day retelling of Zhong Wu Yan's tale portrays her living in the 21st century. Despite her intelligence and compassion, Wu Yen's fiancé values beauty above all else, leading him to choose the stunning Xia Ying Chun over her. Despite Wu Yen's track record of saving him from his father's company, her loyalty to her unworthy fiancé puzzles her friends and family.

A theatrical piece that explores the emotional turmoil and complexities arising from a love triangle involving three people residing in Hong Kong. The talented interior designer Han Jung Yeon is set to marry affluent entrepreneur Choi Kang Hyuk. However, her sense of happiness is shaken when she unexpectedly encounters her former flame, Kang Min Soo. Adding to the drama, both Kang Hyuk and Min Soo are entangled in illicit activities in the shadows and could potentially be linked to a homicide.

Xie Yu, the daughter of the prominent Xie family, falls in love with Prince Li Yan and they become engaged. However, with the King of Qi's power growing and causing unrest, the Xie family agrees to marry Xie Yu to the King of Qi as a way to gather evidence of his rebellion. The Empress Dowager, along with the families of Xiao, Zhuang, and Qin, collaborates to overthrow the King of Qi and falsely accuses the Xie family of being complicit in the rebellion, resulting in their demise. Now, only three of the four major families remain. The Empress Dowager fears that Li Yan, now the emperor, will anger the remaining families if he discovers the truth about Xie Yu. To prevent this, she blackmails Xie Yu with the lives of her parents and brother, leading to a tumultuous love affair between Xie Yu and Li Yan.

During the early 1900s in China, Xiao Yue Gui, a young girl from the countryside, moves to Shanghai to avoid starvation. By rescuing Yu Qi Yang, a member of the Pujiang Association, the most powerful gang in Shanghai, she gains access to the leaders of the organization. This leads her to start working at their brothel, which alters the course of her life. Xiao Yue Gui is now on a journey to become the next "King of Shanghai," following in the footsteps of three previous generations, as depicted in Hong Ying's novel.

Due to financial difficulties, Wen Yu He's father agreed to have her marry into the Gu family as the wife of Madam Gu's third son. With Madam Gu's first son missing and her second son deceased, all hope was placed on Yu He and her remaining brother-in-law. The third son, Shao Tang, is known for his reckless behavior, spending time in brothels and gambling away his money. Madam Gu believed that Yu He could positively influence her son. Yun Kai, a school teacher, disguised himself as a groundskeeper to work in the Gu household, assisting with accounting and the family's lantern business. Despite facing mistreatment from her older sister-in-law, Yu He remains devoted to Shao Tang. As tensions rise and hidden agendas come to light, the Gu family's secrets begin to unravel, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal.

The film narrates four poignant tales of a man's growth from adolescence to adulthood in the previous century, as well as his remarkable quest for a dream abroad

In the 1930s, the setting for this tale is in the southern region of Fujian