''Shangguan Wan'er'' is a Chinese television series based on the life of

Shangguan Wan'er Shangguan Wan'er (664–21 July 710) was a Chinese politician, poet, and imperial consort of the Wu Zhou and Tang dynasties. Described as a "female prime minister," Shangguan rose from modest origins as a palace servant to become secretary and ...

, a female official in the court of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. Starring Ruan Danning as the titular character, the series was first aired in mainland China in December 1998. The series was broadcast again in March 2003 on Sichuan Satellite TV.《上官婉儿》将播出
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was the granddaughter of

Shangguan Yi Shangguan Yi (; 608 – 4 January 665), courtesy name Youshao (), formally Duke of Chu (), was a Chinese poet and politician. He was an official of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, serving as chancellor during the reign of Emperor Gaozong. ...

, a government official. After Shangguan Yi tried to depose Empress Wu, his whole family was executed except for Wan'er and her mother, Lady Zheng. They were protected by another official named Pei Yan. At the age of 15, Wan'er entered the Imperial Palace to become the study mate of the Crown Prince, Li Xian. They developed feelings for each other despite their backgrounds. However, Li Xian's beliefs contrasted from his mother's beliefs. Li Xian was deposed from his position as Crown Prince and was sentenced to death. Wan'er decides to find the truth and appeals to Empress Wu. Empress Wu is regretful and makes Wan'er her secretary. She was titled the world's number one lady.'' Even after all those years, Wan'er never forgot Li Xian. She kept his words at heart, and helped restore peace to the Tang dynasty. Wan'er enlisted the help of Di Renjie and Princess Taiping, and together they stopped the ambitions of Wu Sansi,

Wu Chengsi Wu Chengsi (Chinese: 武承嗣; Pinyin: Wǔ Chéngsì) (died July 22, 698), formally Prince Xuan of Wei (魏宣王), was a nephew of the Chinese sovereign Wu Zetian and an imperial prince of the Wu Zhou dynasty. He participated in her planning in t ...

, and Pei Yan. She dedicates the rest of her life to the Li family, and later becomes a consort to Li Xian's brother, Li Zhe.

Cast

* Ruan Danning as

* Zhang Qing as Wu Zetian * Sun Yang as Princess Taiping * Huang Haibing as Li Xian * Ji Chenmu as Emperor Zhongzong * Lu Shiyu as Emperor Ruizong * Geng Yong as Empress Wei * Fan Zhiqi as Pei Yan * Tan Jianchang as Takashima Shin (Gaodao Xin)

List of songs

* ''Ren Shijian'' (人世间), the opening theme song, performed by Tu Meihua * ''Mengxing'' (梦醒), the ending theme song, performed by Li Hong * ''Tongxin Jie'' (同心结), insert song, performed by Xiao Chanjuan * ''Tong Shi Tianya Lunluo Ren'' (同是天涯沦落人), insert song, performed by Tu Meihua

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Shangguan Wan'er (TV series) 1998 Chinese television series debuts 1998 Chinese television series endings Television series set in the Tang dynasty Television series set in the Zhou dynasty (690–705) 1990s Chinese television series Mandarin-language television shows Chinese historical television series Television series set in the 7th century