Beauty at War

A slow-burning palace drama of whispered schemes and fragile alliances, where every smile hides a calculation and loyalty is always conditional.

Created by

Jonathan Ki-Yee Chik

Genres

Drama

Starring

Sheren Tang Shui-man, Christine Ng Wing-mei, Ada Choi Siu-fan

Overview

In order to air her grievances towards her elder sister Lady Yue-Yuet, Lady Shun Yuen-Sau spreads rumours of Yue-Yuet in the palace. The ambitious nursing mother Seung-Ling tries to collect evidence against the rumours in exchange for money from others. She soon becomes a trusted follower and a close friend of Lady Yue-Yuet. Meanwhile, the arrival of famous actors Ko Lau-Fei and Wan Tsau-Yin captures the heart of every woman in the palace including the lonely Yuen-Sau, and unintentionally fuels the power struggle between the three ladies in the palace.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, romantic and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Power, betrayal, obsession, loyalty

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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