Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

With the Ulanara clan in disgrace after Empress Yixiu falls out of favour, Ruyi learns the politics of the harem and steadily climbs up the ranks to become Empress. Even after surviving through multiple conspiracies and successfully proving her innocence, her relationship with Qianlong had become irreparable. Ruyi eventually becomes disillusioned with her husband and the harsh reality of life in the Palace. Although the love and trust between them gradually disappeared, Ulanara serves as a distinguished empress until her death.

Series details

• Title: Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Romance, History
• Premiere date: 2018-08-20
• Final broadcast date listed: 2018-10-15
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 39165
• IMDb ID: tt7817930
• TVDB ID: 330528

Cast and credited roles

• Wallace Huo — Aisin-Gioro Hongli
• Zhou Xun — Ulanara Ruyi
• Janine Chang — Hailan
• Dong Jie — Fucha Langhua
• Tanya Tong — Gao Xiyue
• Li Chun — Wei Yanwan
• Li Qin — Han Xiangjian
• Karlina Zhang — Balin Meiruo
• He Hong Shan — Bai Ruiji
• Jing Chao — Ling Yunche
• Yuan Wen Kang — Jiang Yubin
• Vivian Wu — Zhenhuan, royal mother of Hongli

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2018-08-20; final listed air date 2018-10-15; episode order: 87.

Source and licence

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