Female Prime Minister (2013)

Other name: 陸貞傳奇, 陆贞传奇, 女相, Lu Zhen Chuan Qi, Nu Xiang, Legend of Lu Zhen

Description:

In the captivating historical drama Female Prime Minister, Lu Zhen enters the palace as a humble attendant to escape her cruel stepmother. Gifted with extraordinary pottery-making skills, she quickly rises through the palace ranks, catching the eye and capturing the heart of Crown Prince Gao Zhan. However, their love faces relentless obstacles, as rigid social status differences and jealous enemies conspire against them at every turn. Realizing that a traditional union is impossible, Lu Zhen shifts her focus to the treacherous world of politics. She proves her loyalty and brilliance by helping Gao Zhan defeat a dangerous coup d'etat. Although Gao Zhan cannot officially make her his wife due to societal constraints, he honors her incredible contributions and leadership by bestowing upon her the highest authority in the land, appointing her as the first female prime minister. This epic tale of ambition, sacrifice, and forbidden love showcases a woman's rise to ultimate power.

Director: Li Hui Zhu [李慧珠] and Deng Wei En [邓伟恩]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2013

Genre:Drama; Friendship; Historical; Romance