Have you ever been told you you can’t do something? That you would be no good at it? Or that it is just not for you?
And then you decided right then and there to prove them wrong, said to hell with what they think and achieved great results.
Here are four Chinese historical dramas that shows you can’t stop a woman once her mind is made up.
Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
1. The Princess Weiyoung
What’s It About: Princess Feng Xin’er grew up in a loving and safe home. She lives in the Northern Liang province. One day, her life comes crashing down. He father was accused of a treason and the power-hungry marshal from Northern Wei, turns the palace into a bloodbath, killing almost all of the royal family except the princess, who managed to escape. The princess takes on the identity of her rescuer and plots her revenge against those that hurt her family. She does everything in her power to bring down the house of her enemies.
Starring: Yan Tang, Jin Luo, Hsin Ai Lee
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki, Netflix
Watch The Trailer Here:
2. The Story of Minglan
What’s It About: In the Northern Song Dynasty, Sheng Ming Lan lives in misery. She is the sixth daughter of an official. Minglan has been unseen and mistreated most of her life. After years of mistreatment, Minglan plans her revenge and she also wants to avenge her mothers death. One day, Minglan meets, Gu Ting Ye, the son of a high official. The two fall in love over the years. Together the couple work to get justice against those that have wronged them in life.
Starring: Zanilia Zhao, Shuzhen Zhao, Shaofeng Feng
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki, iQIYI
Watch The Trailer Here:
3. The Imperial Doctress
What’s It About: Set during the Ming Dynasty, Tan Yunxian comes from a long line of medical practioners, serving for several generations. Her practice comes to a halt when allegations of abuse start to surface. The royal court demands the Tan family stop practicing medicine. Tan Yunxian secretly learns the art of traditional Chinese medicine from her grandmother. In her persistence, Yunxian faces many obstacles that manages to overcome. Eventually, she meets Emperor Zhu Qizhen, he helps her to fulfill her destiny of becoming the first female physian in the Ming Dynasty.
Starring: Shi Shi Liu, Wallace Huo, Qing He
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki
Watch The Trailer Here: (Only Available In Chinese)
4. Princess Agents
What’s It About: The story takes place during the Northern Wei times. Ordinary citizens are kidnapped and turned into slaves. Chu Qiao, a slave girl is thrown into the forest along with the others for the rich lords to hunt. The Prince of the Northern Yan rescues her. The two soon develop a strong bond. When Chu Qiao gets involved with the powerful Yuwen family, Yuwen Yue takes an interest in her. Chu Qiao has to decide where her loyalties lie.
Starring: Zanilia Zhao, Kenny Lin, Shawn Dou
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki
Watch The Trailer Here:
