"Heroine of the Turbulent Times" Stills
"Heroine of the Turbulent Times" Stills
Baidu Entertainment News: The TVB costume drama "Heroine of the Turbulent Times", which is already halfway through its broadcast, has shone brightly on the New Year's television screen with its anti-crime theme. Whether it's the tightly woven and tense plot or the brilliant performances of three generations of Hong Kong filmmakers, all have contributed to the rising popularity and reputation of "Heroine of the Turbulent Times". In the series, the female entrepreneur portrayed by Paula Ma, Kang Baoqi, is highly intelligent and strategic, setting a prime example of a strong woman. Her calm demeanor and masterful planning have left audiences proclaiming: "A woman should be like Kang Baoqi."
In the show, the life of "Fourth Madame" Kang Baoqi is filled with legendary experiences, marked by great joys and sorrows, ups and downs. These encounters have shaped Kang Baoqi into someone extraordinary, even surpassing men in wisdom and strategy. As the mainstay of the Jiang family and the sole legitimate representative after Jiang Qiao's death, Kang Baoqi struggles to gain support and recognition from her family members. Led by "First Madame" Yin Fengyi, a small faction fights for the Jiang family assets, sparking an intense family battle against Kang Baoqi. Faced with the overwhelming forces of First Madame’s group, Fourth Madame's trusted partner Chai Jiu repeatedly brushes shoulders with death. The originally neutral Second and Third Madames are pressured into siding with First Madame. Additionally, the local bully Peng Kang and the magistrate secretly sabotage Kang Baoqi's efforts, leaving her newly arrived in Yangzhou, in a precarious position. However, despite these challenges, the resolute Kang Baoqi strives to fulfill her late husband's last wishes. She courageously takes bold moves in the face of numerous difficulties, not only winning over the traditionally indecisive Third Madame and the second and third young masters of the Jiang family but also gradually weakening Peng Kang's power. Through her charisma, she earns the admiration of the people of Yangzhou. Every step she takes, whether overt or covert, showcases Kang Baoqi's extraordinary intelligence, making her worthy of being called a female Zhuge Liang.
The "Fourth Madame," who commands respect and love as a successful businesswoman, exudes the bearing of a great general, displaying remarkable leadership qualities and ingenious strategies. In the series, due to the impulsive actions of the eldest son falling into Chai Jiu's trap, the citizens of Yangzhou were incited to kill all beneficial birds in the city, leading to an unprecedented locust disaster the following year, causing panic among the people of Wuxi. Prepared beforehand, the "Fourth Madame" ensured Wuxi's stability with a clever move known as "Deceiving Heaven to Cross the Sea." She created the illusion of abundant grain reserves in Wuxi using specially constructed granaries and requested that the citizens inspect the grain stores, quelling the fear caused by the grain shortage and maintaining stability in Wuxi. Besides this "Deceiving Heaven to Cross the Sea" strategy, Kang Baoqi's "Encircling Wei to Save Zhao" move also demonstrates her wisdom and courage. To resist the extortion of the bully Peng Kang on Wuxi's rice merchants, Kang Baoqi reasoned with Peng Kang while distracting him, simultaneously dispatching Chai Jiu to quietly open up a new land route for transporting grain, forcing Peng Kang to abandon his price hike demands.
Audiences who have watched "Heroine of the Turbulent Times" are deeply impressed by the image of Fourth Madame in the series. No wonder some netizens commented that watching "Heroine of the Turbulent Times" is truly exhilarating. Women can see the intricacies of scheming, and men can see the strategies involved. It is indeed a representative work of TVB's anniversary dramas, deserving all its awards.
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