Da Tang Fu Rong Yuan

*Da Tang Fu Rong Yuan*
Da Tang Fu Rong Yuan
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Traditional Chinese	大唐芙蓉園
Simplified Chinese	大唐芙蓉园
Literal meaning	Tang Paradise
Hanyu Pinyin	Dà Táng Fú Róng Yuán
Genre	Historical fiction, costume drama, romance
Screenplay by	Jiang Qitao
Story by	Nangong Bo
Directed by	Zhou Xiaowen
Presented by	Yan Yiyun; Duan Xiannian
Starring	Fan Bingbing; Winston Chao
Opening theme	Chushui Furong (出水芙蓉) performed by Tan Jing
Ending theme	1. Hua Zhi Mei (花之魅) performed by Fan Bingbing; 2. Huixiang (回想) performed by Yan Yige
Country of origin	China
Original language	Mandarin
No. of episodes	30
Production
Executive producer	Liu Bing
Producers	Liu Bing; Cui Yisong
Production location	China
Running time	45 minutes per episode
Original release
Network	CCTV-8

Da Tang Fu Rong Yuan is a Chinese television series based on a novel by Nangong Bo (南宫博) about the romance between Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang dynasty and his consort Yang Yuhuan. The series was directed by Zhou Xiaowen and starred Fan Bingbing and Winston Chao. It was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in mainland China in 2007.

Plot

This story is set during the Tang dynasty, during the late reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. A young girl named Yang Yuhuan fell in love with Peng Bo with the help of her best friend, Xie A'man. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Yang Yuhuan is chosen as the wife of Li Mao, the Prince of Shou. Even after her marriage, she communicated with Peng Bo through Xie A'man. The Prince of Shou is a kind and gentle man, and Yang Yuhuan eventually develops feelings for him.

The Prince of Shou's mother Consort Wu soon succumbs to illness. His father, Emperor Xuanzong is greatly saddened since Consort Wu Huifei was his favorite consort. Emperor Xuanzong's servant, Gao Lishi soon seeks to find a replacement for Consort Wu. At a banquet, Emperor Xuanzong notices the beauty of his daughter-in-law, Yang Yuhuan. He falls in love with her, and sensing this, Gao Lishi soon offers Yang Yuhuan as a consort to Emperor Xuanzong.

Yang Yuhuan is angered, because she actually loves the Prince of Shou. She is forced to leave him, and she watches the Prince of Shou willingly comply with Gao Lishi's orders. To reward the Prince of Shou with his behavior, Emperor Xuanzong awards him a new wife. She also reunites with Peng Bo and Xie A'man, and tells them about her hardships. Xie A'Man becomes her dancer, and they gain the favor of Emperor Xuanzong. She is soon promoted to the title of Guifei.

Tragedy would again struck, due to the corruption of Yang Guozhong, Gao Lishi, and other officials. Yang Guozhong was Yang Guifei's cousin and succeeded Li Linfu as chancellor. Li Linfu was a capable official, and after he was removed, chaos enveloped the government. This leads to the rebellion of An Lushan, and the imperial family loses their dignity. An Lushan's forces soon take over the Imperial Palace, and Emperor Xuanzong is left wandering with Yang Guifei. The situation soon escalates, and Gao Lishi persuades Emperor Xuanzong to leave Yang Guifei. Yang Guifei performs one last dance for Emperor Xuanzong, and hangs herself.

Cast

Fan Bingbing as Yang Yuhuan
Winston Chao as Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
Ma Lun as Gao Lishi
Wei Wei as Xie A'man
Ji Ning as Li Mao
Zhang Zhihong as Li Linfu
Zhang Tong as Yang Guozhong
Zhang Jingdong as Li Heng
Zang Jinsheng as An Lushan
Liu Lei as Consort Wu
Yue Yue as Yang Yi
Li Xiumeng as Peng Bo
Gao Yalin as Li Fuguo
Yu Fei as Gao Shang
Xu Dongsheng as Li Ying
Zeng Qiusheng as Zhang Jiuling
Wang Yuzhang as Yang Xuanji
Li Xiaofeng as Ji Wen
Zhao Bo as Wu Wenchen
Zhang Tielin (guest star) as Li Bai
Xie Jintian as Princess Yuzhen
Wan Meixi as Princess Xianyi
Cui Jian as Yang Hui
Ren Mingsong as Consort Wei
Liu Hui as Wei Laixin
Zhao Yong as Wei Jian
Zhao Yaodong as Li Shizhi
Zhao Zhongwei as Huangfu Weiming
Wang Anqing as Lu Buchu
Guo Wenxue as Wang Zhongsi
Zhang Yu as Chunshun

External links

Da Tang Fu Rong Yuan at IMDb
(in Chinese) Da Tang Fu Rong Yuan on Sina.com