Kangxi Emperor 1994

In the deep palace behind high walls, in the deep of night when all was quiet, the concubine Dong'e of the Qing Dynasty's second emperor had just passed away. Emperor Shunzhi, grieved over her death, lingered before her portrait, losing his desire to live, neglecting food and drink, and ignoring state affairs. Overwhelmed with sorrow, Emperor Shunzhi decided to designate his third son, Xuanye, as the new emperor, specifically appointing four ministers: Sony, Suksa Ha, Ebilong, and Aobai, as regents. He then resolutely abandoned the world and became a monk. At the coronation ceremony of the new emperor, the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang summoned the four regents for instruction. She commanded a palace maid of special status, Su Malagu, to escort the young emperor to the throne. Years passed, and the young emperor grew up. Sony, wanting to get close to the emperor, heard that a selection of maidens was to take place and recommended his granddaughter to Xiaozhuang. This suited Xiaozhuang’s intention, as she aimed to strengthen royal power and expand the imperial family. Among the more than three hundred maidens, she selected Sony's granddaughter as the new empress. At the age of 16, Kangxi displayed immense wisdom and bravery in a critical moment, discerning between truth and falsehood, maneuvering troops, and cleverly leading Aobai into the palace, capturing him with the help of nearby royal relatives. Banbushan was skillful at taking advantage of circumstances. Xuanye, wise yet seemingly foolish, cleverly had Banbushan publicly expose Aobai, listing his crimes and imprisoning him in a death cell. Kangxi quelled the rebellion and rewarded the loyalists. Su Malagu, unable to fulfill her marriage desires, cut off her long hair to sever ties with the mundane world, while Wu Ciyou also retreated, wandering the world...