The Queens

The Queens (母仪天下) is a 2008 Chinese historical television series based on the life of Wang Zhengjun, an Empress of the Han dynasty who lived during the reign of seven Emperors. Plot This story is set during the Han Dynasty, and spans the reign of four Emperors. Wang Zhengjun enters the palace to become a lady-in-waiting, along with Fu Yao, Feng Yuan, Wang Zhaojun, and Li Yuan'er. Wang Zhengjun meets a court musician named Xiao Yu, and they develop feelings for each other. Fu Yao is ambitious, and wants to become Empress, while Feng Yuan just wishes to be happy. Li Yuan'er suffers the same fate as her aunt Lady Li, and Wang Zhaojun is married to the Chanyu of the Xiongnu Empire. One day, the Empress is holding a selection for a new Crown Princess. The Crown Prince's favorite, Consort Sima had suddenly passed away after being frightened by a dead mouse, and he was deeply saddened. Many palace women wanted to attend, in hopes of being selected and live a life of luxury. Wang Zhengjun was hesitant, but she believed she wouldn't get chosen. As she left for the selection, Xiao Yu granted her a special ornament that would give her good luck. This ornament instead helped Wang Zhengjun be selected by the Crown Prince, due to its resemblance to Consort Sima's jewelry.