Main actors: Liu Bin, Wang Qingxiang, Yuan Hong, Yang Mi, He Miao, Kou Zhenhai, Chen Baoguo, Shen Danping
Watch address:
http://www.pyking.com/list/3234.htm
Introduction:
The story begins with Emperor Yongzheng feeling physically weak. Therefore, he organized a policy discussion. Fourth Prince Hongli spoke frankly and expressed everything he had learned and known in the upper study. This candid attitude instead angered the emperor. And under the guidance of his teacher, Third Prince took the emotional route, deliberately portraying himself as a filial son, which moved Yongzheng and made him waver about establishing Hongli as the crown prince. Moreover, Hongli's mistakes almost put Yongzheng in danger. Ultimately, this led to an intense struggle for the position of crown prince within the palace. In this struggle, Third Prince, Fifth Prince, and Teacher Tian used various means against Hongli, forcing him to leave the upper study twice. However, Hongli remained unmoved. He adhered to his principles of being honest, resolute, and benevolent in both his personal conduct and actions. Eventually, he overcame crises of trust, emotion, and life-and-death tests, regaining the emperor's trust and earning everyone's admiration.
This drama uses the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—as its narrative thread, forming a structure that combines episodic and continuous drama. At the same time, it integrates moral education with dramatic elements as its main narrative style, creating an aesthetic that is both educational and entertaining. The series tells the story of Emperor Qianlong's youth when he studied in the upper study. Although Qianlong was seen by many, including Emperor Yongzheng himself, as the only choice for the imperial throne from an early age, he still experienced many setbacks, hardships, and pain during his growth process.