Legend of Lu Zhen
| Legend of Lu Zhen | |
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| Also known as | 'Female Prime Minister' |
| Genre | Historical, romantic comedy |
| Based on | Zhang Wei Female Prime Minister |
| Written by | Zhang Wei |
| Directed by | Li Huizhu Zheng Wei'en Liang Guoguan |
| Starring | Zanilia Zhao Chen Xiao Maggie Cheung Ho-yee Leanne Liu Gui Gui Jin Qiaoqiao Yang Rong |
| Opening theme | Li Yuchun Cherish |
| Ending theme | Zanilia Zhao and Chen Xiao Mood |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 59 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Yu Zheng Mu Xiaohui |
| Production location(s) | Hengdian World Studios |
| Production company(s) | Perfect World Hunan Broadcasting System Yu Zheng Studio |
| Release | |
| Original network | Hunan Television |
| First shown in | China |
| Original release | May 5 – May 29, 2013 |
| Legend of Lu Zhen | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 陸貞傳奇 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 陆贞传奇 | ||||||
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Legend of Lu Zhen（Chinese:陆贞传奇) or Female Prime Minister is a 2013 Chinese historical romantic comedy television series. The television series was directed by Li Huizhu, Zheng Wei'en and Liang Guoguan and produced by Yu Zheng and Mu Xiaohui, and starring Zanilia Zhao, Chen Xiao, Maggie Cheung Ho-yee, Leanne Liu, Gui Gui, Jin Qiaoqiao and Yang Rong.[1][2][3] It was first broadcast on 5 May 2013 in China and subsequently broadcast in other Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan.
Plot
The story centers on the rise of Lu Zhen from a mere lady-in-waiting to becoming prime minister during the Northern Qi dynasty. Lu Zhen was the elder ambitious daughter of the Lu family, who successfully ran the family porcelain business, much to her father's delight and her stepmother's jealousy. Afraid of Zhen taking much of the family asset upon her impending marriage, Zhen's stepmother schemed to poison Zhen's father and attempted to frame Zhen for the murder. When Zhen was acquitted, her stepmother arranged her to marry off as a concubine so the stepmother could seize the family asset. Lu Zhen fled and was saved by Prince Zhan, who would become the love of her life. Zhan faced the same family problem-- when his father died, Empress Lou usurped his succession to the throne so that her own son and Zhan's half-brother, Prince Yan, wouldbecome emperor. Through Zhan's connection, Lu Zhen entered the palace to become a maid, with the aim to rise to sixth rank female official so that she could appeal to the supreme court to re-investigate her father's murder. Amidst the constant scheming from Prince Zhan and Empress Lou in the fight to claim the throne, Zhen managed to gain the emperor's support and rise the ranks through her hard work, intelligence, and luck. Zhen helped Prince Zhan to finally claim his rightful throne, but could not be Zhan's empress due to circumstances. Emperor Zhan instead conferred her the title of prime minister so that she could best exercise her talent and aid him to rule the country.
Cast
- Zanilia Zhao (赵丽颖） as Lu Zhen
- Chen Xiao （陈晓）as Gao Zhan
- Qiao Ren Liang as Gao Yan
- Yang Rong as Xiao Huan Yun (Xiao Guan Yin)
- Yuan Xue Er as child Xiao Huan Yun
- Gui Gui Emma Wu as He Dan Niang
- Tang Yi Xin as Shen Bi
- Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee as Lou Qing Qiang
- Leanne Liu Xue Hua as Lou Zhao Jun
- Bai Shan as Yu Jiu Lu
- Wang Lin as Madam Zhao
- Yue Yao Li as Lu Jia
- Li Ji Chun (李继春) as Shen Jia Yan
- Xi Xue as Shen Jia Min
- Jiang Hong as Wang Xuan
- Tao Shuai (陶帅) as Yuan Fu
- Zhang Hao Ran (张浩然) as Yuan Lu
- Li Wen Wen (李雯雯) as La Mei
- Li Yi Xiao as Gao Xiang
- Jin Qiaoqiao as Du Si Yi
- Madina Memet as Du Mei Er
- Liu Jia Yuan as Ling Long
- Lv Jia Rong as Lady of Yue
- Deng Sha as Princess of Yu Yang
- Gao Yun Xiang (高云翔) as Xu Xian Xiu
- Han Dong as Li Cheng
Production
This television series shot the scene in Hengdian World Studios, Zhejiang.[4][5]
Critical response
The television series received mixed reviews.
It is hit TV drama In Japan and South Korea.[6][7][8]
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