Mystery of the Ming Palace

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

This drama uses several major unsolved cases from the late Ming Dynasty, such as the "Demon Book Case," "Curse Case," "Stick Strike Case," "Red Pill Case," and "Palace Transfer Case," as clues, focusing 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 Ming Dynasty under the reigns of Wanli, Taichang, and Tianqi, showcasing the intertwined factional relationships and complex emotions among rulers and ministers, fathers and sons, husbands and wives, colleagues in the face of power, painting a picture of the impending decline of the Ming Dynasty. The drama emphasizes the flaws in the power transition system of the Ming Dynasty, exposing issues such as bureaucratic corruption, factional strife, eunuchs' dominance, and rampant espionage, while criticizing the dark court struggles and satirizing the foolish loyalty of ministers. At the same time, it presents the royal family's domestic life from a bird's-eye view, highlighting emotional entanglements between couples and generational relationships. The enigmatic cases and the overt and covert political struggles are captivating for audiences, while the genuine and complex portrayal of human nature prompts deeper reflection.