Palace of Desire 2000

Overview

Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series that chronicles the life story of Princess Taiping. The narrative focuses on the daughter of Wu Zetian, who is recognized as China's only female emperor. Directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping, the production features a cast including Chen Hong, Zhou Xun, Gui Yalei, and Winston Chao in the leading roles. The series explores the historical experiences and political environment surrounding the princess during this period of Chinese history. The program made its initial broadcast debut on the CCTV-8 network in mainland China on March 30, 2000. As a biographical drama, the show emphasizes the complex relationship between the princess and her mother, the empress, while detailing the events that shaped the life of the royal figure. The series remains a notable entry in the historical television genre, providing a dramatized account of the figures involved in the imperial court during the reign of Wu Zetian.