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Held in the Lonely Castle

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Details

  • Title: Gu Cheng Bi / 孤城闭
  • English title: Held in the Lonely Castle
  • Genre: Historical
  • Episodes: 55
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  • Broadcast period: 2019
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Synopsis

When Zhao Zhen discovers his biological mother is not the Empress Dowager Liu E, but her maid Li Lanhui, he arranges a marriage between his beloved daughter Princess Fukang and the Li family’s son Li Wei as compensation for his lack of filial piety. In the political arena, Zhao Zhen strives to maintain a balance of power between the conservative and progressive factions after the Qingli reforms experiences a significant backlash from the former.

Outside the palace, Huirou’s married life with Li Wei is far from pleasant – displeased with her foolish and boring husband, and annoyed by her prying in-laws, Huirou develops an even closer relationship with her eunuch Liang Huaiji. After a serious dispute with her husband’s family, Huirou knowingly breaks the law by charging back to the palace the same night with the help of Huaiji.

The next day, conservative official Sima Guang presents a scathing memorial to Zhao Zhen, heavily criticising Huirou for her selfishness and violation of imperial etiquette. Zhao Zhen had always encouraged freedom of speech and supported a supervisory system that would maintain disciplinary surveillance over bureaucrats and royalty, and must ultimately choose between his daughter’s happiness and the stability of government

Cast

A benevolent and merciful emperor who would bring about one of the most economically and culturally prosperous eras of the Song Dynasty. However, he encounters much backlash from conservative officials while trying to implement the progressive Qingli Reforms.
An empress who abides by her duties but is distrusted by the emperor due to the power her relatives wield in court.
Zhao Zhen's beloved daughter Princess Fukang. She is unable to deal with the suffocating atmosphere in the Li manor, and develops romantic affections towards her eunuch Huaiji. Refusing to swallow the insults from her in-laws, she charges back to the palace one night with the help of Huaiji, and her rebellious actions lead to an uproar in the government.
Chancellor of Northern Song for a decade, one of the ministers responsible for the Qingli Reforms.
An eunuch who has served the princess since a young age, and develops romantic affections for the princess.
The emperor and empress' close aide. He has an unrequited love for the Empress, but is willing to bury his feelings and simply be a confidante.
Renowned poet and calligrapher.
A woman who is always ready to stir up trouble in the inner palace in order to gain the emperor's affections.
A politician who advocated for sweeping reforms to the court and political system, and proposed the changes that kickstarted the Qingli Reforms along with Han Qi and Fu Bi.
Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi's close colleague

Production Credits

  • Original Writing: Gu Cheng Bi (孤城闭) by Mi Lan Lady (米兰lady)
  • Director: Zhang Kai Zhou (张开宙)
  • Screenwriters: Zhu Zhu (朱朱)
  • Producers: Hou Hong Liang (侯鸿亮)
  • Company: Daylight Entertainment

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