''Chronicle of Life'' () is a 2016 Chinese television series starring

Hawick Lau Hawick Lau Hoi-wai (; born 13 October 1974) is a Chinese actor and singer from Hong Kong. He was named as one of the "Five Fresh Tigers of TVB" and is best known for his performances in the series ''A Kindred Spirit'' (1995), ''Virtues of Harmony' ...

, Zheng Shuang and

Vin Zhang Zhang Binbin (, born 19 January 1993), also known as Vin Zhang, is a Chinese actor. He made his acting debut in the show V Love (2014) and received recognition for his roles in Chronicle of Life (2016), The King's Woman (2017), and Rattan (2021). ...

. It is based on the Chinese novel ''Lonely Courtyard in Late Spring'' by

Fei Wo Si Cun Fei Wo Si Cun (; born 26 December 1978) is the pen name of the Chinese writer Ai Jingjing (). She was born in Wuhan, Hubei, China. She has published 18 novels, 10 of which have been adapted into TV series. She once used names Si Cun and Fei Xiaoc ...

. The series aired on

Zhejiang Television Zhejiang Television (ZJTV, ) is a satellite television channel owned by Zhejiang Radio and Television Group serving Zhejiang Province. It was launched on October 1, 1960. History January 1, 1994, Zhejiang TV program first started to use satel ...

and Shenzhen Television from 1 February to 23 February 2016.

Synopsis

This story is about the

Kangxi Emperor The Kangxi Emperor (4 May 1654– 20 December 1722), also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, born Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1661 to 1 ...

and Consort Liang from the Wei clan, the mother of

Yunsi Yunsi (29 March 1680 – 5 October 1726), born as Yinsi, was a Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty in China. The eighth son of the Kangxi Emperor, Yunsi was a pivotal figure in the power struggle over the succession to his father's throne. Y ...

. When Kangxi (

) was sixteen, he eliminated the traitor,

Oboi Oboi (Manchu: , Mölendorff: Oboi; ) (c. 1610–1669) was a prominent Manchu military commander and courtier who served in various military and administrative posts under three successive emperors of the early Qing dynasty. Born to the Guwalgi ...

, and his allies. A misunderstanding causes a loyal officer and Chahar Mongol prince, Wei Abunai, to be treated as a fellow rebel, causing his entire family to be sentenced to death. Ten-year-old Liang'er ( Zheng Shuang) had to witness the death of her parents and brother. As she was escaping, she met the young Kangxi, who was being pursued by his enemies. Without knowledge of each other's backgrounds, Liang'er and Kangxi undergo life and death. Having left a deep impression on each other, they made a promise to meet again. However, Liang'er loses her memory through an accident. In order to protect Liang'er, her cousin Nalan Rongruo (

) changed her name to Wei Linlang, and took her into his care. The two grew up together and developed a special bond. However, Rongruo's father, Nalan

Mingju Mingju (Manchu:, Mölendroff: ''mingju''; , November 19, 1635 – June 3, 1708), of the Manchu Nara clan, was an official of the Qing Dynasty during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor. He was thrown in prison for corruption. Second cousin to the ...

, fearing that Linlang's identity would cause trouble for the family, secretly sent her to the palace to become a maid in order to prevent the two from being together. Linlang thought she would end up dying a lonely death in the palace, but the appearance of Kangxi disrupted her life. Her reunion with Rongruo also gave her another ray of hope. Kangxi recognized Linlang as the young girl who saved his life as a child, and resorted to various methods to help her remember the past. Meanwhile, Rongruo plans to take Linlang and escape from the palace. Stuck between an overbearing emperor and her childhood lover, Linlang is at a loss. It was only after Kangxi fell deeply in love with Linlang that he learned she was actually the cousin Rongruo was in love with all along. He decides to let the two lovers be reunited, but a twist of fate causes deeper misunderstandings and missed chances. After going through a series of tribulations, Linlang realizes that she has fallen in love with Kangxi. However, at this moment, she recovers her memory and realizes Kangxi was responsible for her family's death. Linlang's brother, Changqing, who has been ambushed to the palace as a eunuch, also shows up and reveals his identity to Linlang and pressurizes her to seek revenge for their family. Linlang and Kangxi thus become entangled in a sorrowful and heart-wrenching love.

Cast

* Zheng Shuang as Wei Linlang *

as Nalan Rongruo *

Michelle Yim Michelle Yim Wai-ling (; born September 2, 1955), better known by her stage name ''Mai Suet'' (), is a Hong Kong actress and elder sister of former actress Sidney Yim Wai-ming also known by stage name ''Suet Lei'' (). She graduated from St. Rose ...

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang Bumbutai ( mn, Бумбутай; mnc, m= ; zh, 布木布泰; 28 March 1613 – 27 January 1688), of the Khorchin Mongol Borjigit clan, was the consort of Hong Taiji. She was 21 years his junior. She was honoured as Empress Dowager Zhaosheng ...

* Zhang Xiaochen as Changqing, Linlang's brother * Wong Yeuk-sam as

Consort Hui Consort Hui may refer to: China * Empress Zhenshun (died 737), concubine of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang * Madame Huarui ( 940–976), concubine of Meng Chang (emperor of Later Shu) * Empress Tudan (Digunai's wife) (died 1170), empress of the Jin dynas ...

, Rongruo's sister *

Zhang Zhixi Zhang Zhixi (; born 7 October 1987), is a Chinese actress. She is known for her role as Lady Zhen in the historical drama The Advisor's Alliance. Career In 2012, Zhang made her acting debut in the war television series ''Glory Lane''. The same ...

as Huazhu * Cheng Yanqiu as Cuijun * Liu Mengmeng as Yushu * Liu Tianru as Yunchu * Zheng Long as Xiaodezi * Yang Mingna as

Empress Xiaohuizhang Empress Xiaohuizhang (5 November 1641 – 7 January 1718), of the Khorchin Mongol Borjigit clan, was the wife and second empress consort of Fulin, the Shunzhi Emperor. She was Empress consort of Qing from 1654 until her husband's death in 1661 ...

* Siqin Gaoli as Fangjing * Cao Yan as Duanpin * Norman Chui (Xu Shaoqing) as

Soundtrack

Ratings

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International broadcast

References

External links

{{Zhejiang Television Dramas Chinese romance television series Chinese historical television series Television series set in the Qing dynasty Television series about China Zhejiang Television original programming Shenzhen Television original programming 2016 Chinese television series debuts Television shows based on works by Fei Wo Si Cun Television series by Linmon Pictures