Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (2018) is a Chinese historical drama series created by Wang Jun for Tencent Video. Zhou Xun plays Ulanara Ruyi, a consort who learns the treacherous politics of the Qing imperial court and climbs the ranks toward the position of empress. Wallace Huo plays Emperor Qianlong (Aisin-Gioro Hongli), whose affection for her is tested as the palace grows more dangerous. Ning Chang plays Keliyete Hailan, one of the rival women whose schemes shape the struggle for favor. The engine of the story is Ruyi's effort to survive each new plot against her, from concubine rivalries to conspiracies aimed at the throne, while trying to hold onto her place and her marriage. Each episode is built from palace maneuvering, whispered alliances, and the constant threat of punishment, and the arc unfolds across one continuing run of 87 episodes. The set design, costumes and intricate court rituals create a lavish, claustrophobic world. The mood is melancholic and tense, with a steady undercurrent of regret and loneliness behind the grandeur. Fans of Empresses in the Palace and Story of Yanxi Palace will find resonance in its female-led harem politics and long-form imperial intrigue.

• Empresses in the Palacepalace intrigue, concubine rivalries, historical court drama with a female lead rising through the ranks
• Scarlet HeartQing court setting, romance entangled with power struggles, serialized imperial intrigue
• Story of Yanxi Palacefemale protagonist navigating harem politics and conspiracies, historical costume drama

Created by

Wang Jun

Release Date

2018-08-20

Episode runtime

45 min

Rating

7.8 / 10 (23)

What is Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace about?

A consort climbs the ranks of the Qing imperial court only to face ceaseless conspiracies once she becomes empress.

What is Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace as moderate.

Which shows are like Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace?

Shows with a similar feel include Empresses in the Palace, Scarlet Heart, and Story of Yanxi Palace.

How long is Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace?

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: 1 season, 87 episodes.

Is Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace still running?

No, Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace has ended.

Where can I watch Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace?

In United States, Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.