Cast of Story of Kunning Palace
Cast of the Chinese Variety Show Story of Kunning Palace
- Character Introduction:
Jiang Xuening, the second young miss of the Jiang family. In her previous life, Jiang Xuening used every means to become the empress, but was forced to commit suicide during a palace upheaval. After being reborn, she no longer desires to be the empress but instead focuses on how to protect the lives of the Yan family, how to save You Fangyin and Zhang Zhe. Later, she even strives to rescue the eldest princess, Shen Zhiyi, who is about to be married off. She joins forces with Xie Wei to confront the invading enemy country. In the process, they work together to uncover the truth behind the events of the Pingnan Lord incident twenty years ago, and the two of them eventually become a couple. - Character Introduction:
Xie Wei, courtesy name Ju'an, is the Imperial Tutor to the Crown Prince. Originally the heir, Xue Dingfei, of the Duke of Dingguo's estate, he was abducted during the rebellion of Pingnan Lord in his early years. The cruel experiences led him to suffer from dissociative disorder. In his adulthood, under the arrangements of the Jiang family, he entered the capital with Jiang Xuening. On the way, he experienced an episode and was saved by Xuening's blood. After entering the capital, Xie Wei quickly rose to become the Imperial Tutor within just four years. He is exceptionally intelligent and ruthless in his methods. Initially, he and Jiang Xuening were at odds, but he was later swayed by Xuening's love. - Character Introduction:
Zhang Zhe, an official in the Ministry of Justice. Zhang Zhe, born in poverty, in his previous life, climbed the ranks step by step to the position of Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Justice through his own efforts. Aspiring to be a good official, he went against his own beliefs to become an important assistant in Jiang Xuening's quest for power. In this life, due to Jiang Xuening's proactive approach, their fates intersect once again. However, because of the unexpected death of Zhang Zhe's mother, they ultimately could not be together. - Character Introduction:
Yan Lin, the heir to the Marquis of Yongyi's estate. Yan Lin and Jiang Xuening are childhood friends, and he is characterized by his passionate and outgoing nature. He is open-hearted and straightforward, always unconditionally protecting and taking care of Jiang Xuening. He has long harbored the intention of marrying her when they come of age, but the upheaval during the Blood Crown Ceremony changes his destiny. As the carefree heir to the estate, Yan Lin openly expresses his love for Jiang Xuening to the extreme. However, when he encounters difficulties and fears that they may affect Jiang Xuening, he chooses to withdraw and even lets go. - Character Introduction:
Shen Zhiyi, the eldest Princess Leyang. In her previous life, Shen Zhiyi developed feelings for the cross-dressing Jiang Xuening. Upon discovering Xuening's true gender, she reacted with anger and subjected her to various difficulties, eventually meeting a tragic end due to a distant arranged marriage. Shen Zhiyi harbored self-doubt because of a scar left at the corner of her eye during the rebellion led by Prince Pingnan. In the current life, after Jiang Xuening is reborn, she helps Shen Zhiyi overcome this psychological barrier, and the two become good friends. Due to the responsibilities she bears, Shen Zhiyi chooses to go through with another arranged marriage in this life. Before leaving, she leaves behind a box of her homeland, anticipating the day when Xuening will bring her back home. - Character Introduction:
Xue Shu, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Dingguo. In facing challenges, Xue Shu remains calm and collected. With her skills in researching fragrances and crafting tea, along with outstanding talent, she consistently achieves excellent results in her studies. The Empress Dowager intends to groom her as the future empress. Under the Empress Dowager's guidance, she becomes involved in palace intrigues and engages in multiple conflicts with Zhang Zhe, Xie Wei, and others. As schemes like the Deer Paper plan and Fragrant Sachet plan repeatedly fail, Xue Shu is abandoned by her family and becomes a candidate for a distant arranged marriage. In utter despair, she chooses to seek refuge with Emperor Shen Lang.