Possible & Probable Relations between Chinese Dramas
WARNING: this list may contain SPOILERS, since it mentions and depends on plot events of the C-dramas here cited. I'll be listing the possible and probable relations between Chinese dramas that I've watched so far. I don't plan on including prequels and sequels, since they have their own firm relations. I'm interested in connections that are plot-related, being them possible or probable, even though there is not an once of evidence that confirms them.
I hope you like it, though! And if you have any suggestions, please let me know! ;D
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1. Nothing Gold Can Stay
Chinese Drama - 2017, 74 episodes
1. During this late Qing dynasty drama, Sun Li's character, Zhou Ying, miscarries.
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2. Empresses in the Palace
Chinese Drama - 2012, 76 episodes
1. In this Qing dynasty drama, Sun Li's character, Zhen Huan, also miscarries.
2. Although Empresses in the Palace is said to be Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace's sequel, both stories stand on their own, just like two different storylines, despite their similarities. In other words, it is and it is not necessarily a sequel and/or a prequel of each other.
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3. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 87 episodes
1. In this drama, Qianlong's Empress Nara (Ula-Nala Ruyi) is the protagonist, while Consort Ling becomes the great villainess.
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4. Story of Yanxi Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
1. In this drama, Qianlong's Consort Ling is the protagonist, whilst Empress Nara (Hoifa-Nala Shushen) is the greatest villainess.
2. By the end of the drama, Yingluo promises Fuheng that next life she will stay by his side.
3. Noble Consort Chun invites the Empress Dowager to appreciate some bronze works from the Xuande period of the Ming dynasty.
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5. Royal Feast
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
2. Because in this drama both protagonists are the ones who played Yingluo and Fuheng in Yanxi Palace, it is often argued that they play the lives they promised to spend by one another's side.
3. The main actors, Xu Kai and Wu Jinyan, play Zhu Zhanji and Empress Sun, respectively. Zhu Zhanji is the Ming emperor whose period is known as Xuande.
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6. Delicacies Destiny
Chinese Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
The protagonist is played by the same actress who plays another cook in Royal Feast. Although they have different names, the dynasty, the culinary arts ability, and the appearance are points in common between both dramas.
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7. Kang Xi Dynasty
Chinese Drama - 2001, 50 episodes
1. Chinese actress Siqin Gao Wa plays Bumbutai (Grand Empress Dowager Xiao Zhuang).
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8. Legend of the Dragon Pearl: The Indistinguishable Road
Chinese Drama - 2017, 90 episodes
1. Once again, Siqin Gao Wa reprises her role as Bumbutai (Grand Empress Dowager Xiao Zhuang).
2. Qin Jun Jie plays the role of young Qing dynasty emperor Kangxi.
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9. Heroes
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
2. Qin Jun Jie's character, Men Sandao, although by the end of the Qing dynasty, looks for tips of a place from Kangxi emperor's period;
3. In this drama, Men Sandao works for the Puyi emperor, a descendant of Kangxi.
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10. Struggle for Imperial Power
Chinese Drama - 2005, 30 episodes
Actor Liang Guan Hua plays this drama's leading role, Song dynasty minister Kou Zhun.
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11. Palace of Devotion
Chinese Drama - 2021, 61 episodes
Actor Liang Guan Hua repeats his role as Kou Zhun.










