The Female Prime Minister

2013
45 Episodes
⁨13+⁩
Drama

In ancient China, court attendant Lu Zhen helps her beloved, Prince Zhan, battle his conniving stepmother to become the empire's rightful heir.

Starring: Zhao Liying, Chen Xiao, Kimi Qiao

Episodes

45m
1. Episode 1
After the Northern Qi emperor’s sudden death, a war breaks out over his successor. Meanwhile, Lu Zhen gets her family out of a terrible crisis.
45m
2. Episode 2
Lu Zhen meets the dead emperor’s son, Gao Zhan, and helps him return to the palace. But his half-brother, Gao Yan, is already on the emperor’s throne.
46m
3. Episode 3
Lu Zhen runs away on her wedding day and has identity documents forged to become a court lady at the palace. When attacked, she injures the forger.
46m
4. Episode 4
Gao Zhan recovers thanks to Lu Zhen’s help and encouragement. He hides his identity, but gives her a precious jade pendant he got from his sister.
45m
5. Episode 5
Lu Zhen undergoes training as an apprentice court lady. She is harassed by Madam Zhao, who instigates to have Lu accused of being a fugitive.
46m
6. Episode 6
An innocent court lady dies because of a trivial error at a flower viewing party. Witnessing this, Lu Zhen realizes how terrifying palace life is.
46m
7. Episode 7
Lu Zhen gets in a bind after breaking a rule while preparing a birthday party, but Gao Yan helps her. Later, Lu reunites with Gao Zhan in the palace.
45m
8. Episode 8
Lu Zhen’s education impresses the court lady Du Siyi. So she is sent away to produce a clean copy of a book in place of an ailing older woman.
46m
9. Episode 9
As the empress dowager’s agent, a court lady tries to assassinate the crown princess. Gao Yan hears about the incident from Lu Zhen and rushes over.
46m
10. Episode 10
Having saved Lu Zhen from a fire, Gao Zhan asks Gao Yan not to reveal his true identity to her. Once Lu recovers, the two head to town and have fun.