Serenade of Peaceful Joy (2020)

Other name: 清平乐, 孤城闭, Gu Cheng Bi, Qing Ping Le, Lonely City Closed, Isolated City, Held in the Lonely Castle

Description:

"Serenade of Peaceful Joy" plunges viewers into the complex life of Emperor Zhao Zhen, an ruler grappling with personal revelations and political turmoil. His world is shaken upon discovering his true mother is not the revered Empress Dowager Liu E, but her maid, Li Lanhui. Driven by a profound sense of duty and guilt for his lack of filial piety, Zhao Zhen endeavors to rectify past wrongs by arranging a significant marriage: his beloved daughter, Princess Fukang, to a son of the Li family.

Simultaneously, the emperor navigates the treacherous political landscape. Following the intense backlash against the Qingli reforms from conservative factions, Zhao Zhen strives tirelessly to maintain a delicate balance of power within his court, preventing widespread instability. Within the palace walls, his personal life is equally complicated, as he contends with the steadfast Empress Cao, the often problematic Zhang Mihan, and the serene presence of Lady Miao, each influencing his reign and heart. This historical drama explores themes of family, duty, and leadership amidst an era of profound change.

Producer: Tencent VideoHunan TV

Director: Zhang Kai Zhou [張開宙]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Historical; Novel; political; Romance; Slice of Life