Story of Yanxi Palace

both are historical, Royal Feast is set in Ming dynasty which was just before Story of Yanxi Palace which is set in the Qing dynasty. both feature same main leads - Xu Kai and Wu Jinyan

In both dramas:
*FL & ML use strategies to overcome the hardships thrown at them by their enemies to get rid of them.
*The love hate relationship between the FL & ML lead them down a path of love.
*The FL has a strong devoted 2nd ML that starts as a love interest front runner (A difference - Story of Yanxi palace does leave you with the question of who the FL really loved for real, which to this day I still ponder on.....)

in term of king and servant romance both drama continue. the female leads of both drama are tight lipped to confess their love for king until the end . both became kings heart and consorts.

If u enjoy this and u like Concubine Queen dramas this is the drama for you. Yanxi palace is about a maid who rises to the position of a Queen she competes with a fearsome harem over the Kings Affections the main character is a strong independent badasss she is too clever not ur average female lead. The similarities in these dramas is about the harem the politics and otherwise are very much different

Both deliver a complete story - solid actors/cast - LONG - tactical/strategic power players - survival - revenge - LOVE.

- The ML and SML both have a close relationship to each other
- The Emperor favours the FL and is jealous of the FL's relationship with her first love
- FL is smart/strong and conquers the imperial harem, fighting for justice

-Both female lead has a exellent embroidery skills
-Both female lead are intellegent
-Both female lead start as a commoner and raise in ranking
-Both female lead is cherished by their Queen
-Xue kai as a Male lead

Female leads in both dramas are stubborn and quick-witted. Both of them are favored by the emperor and create their own destiny.