The Mystery of the Ming Palace

This film (drama)Also known as明宫谜案，is aMainland China, Taiwan, ChinaProducerbeauty live，At2007Released in year 。The dialogue language isMandarin/Standard Chinese，Current Douban rating7.5(For reference only)。

This drama takes several major historical cases from the late Ming Dynasty—such as the "Yao Shu Case," "Curse Case," "Paddle Attack Case," "Red Pill Case," and "Palace Transfer Case"—as its clues, centering on the establishment of heirs and the transition of imperial power. It narrates the power struggles within the court during the twenty years of the Wanli, Taichang, and Tianqi eras, showcasing the complicated relationships and emotions entangled in the power disputes among rulers and subjects, fathers and sons, husbands and wives, and colleagues, illustrating the imminent downfall of the Ming Dynasty. The drama emphasizes the flaws in the power transition system of the late Ming Dynasty and exposes political issues such as corruption in governance, factional struggles, eunuch domination, and rampant espionage, criticizing the dark court battles and satirizing the blind loyalty of ministers. At the same time, it presents the royal family's domestic life and the emotional entanglements between spouses and between elders and juniors from an observational perspective. The intricate mysteries and the overt and covert political struggles are likely to attract many viewers, while the portrayal of genuine and complex human nature provokes deeper reflection.