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The Legend of Xiao Chuo

The Legend of Xiao Chuo

20207.61 Season48 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Late in the 10th century, the Liao dynasty is at the zenith of its power. The omnipotent Liao rule much of what is now Northeast China, Mongolia, Russia, and much of the Korean Peninsula. Prime Minister Xiao Si Wen and Princess Yan have three daughters, with the youngest, Xiao Chao, their favourite. Her heart belongs to the aspiring military commander, Han De Rang, whose family have served the Liao loyally for decades. However, her parents have other plans, sucessfully arranging her marriage to Liao Emperor, Jin Zhong, whom she eventually concedes to marry. As the Emperor’s queen, she becomes a fierce defender of the Liao by assisting in mobilizing the army, heading a 10,000-strong cavalry and providing support to the civil administration. Eventually, she will earn the title of Empress.

Created by Xu Ling Ling
NetworksTencent Video

Top Cast

Tang Yan

Tang Yan

Xiao Yanyan

Shawn Dou

Shawn Dou

Han Derang

Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man

Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man

Xiao Hunian

Jing Chao

Jing Chao

Yelü Xian

Tan Kai

Tan Kai

Yelü Yanchege

Liu Yijun

Liu Yijun

Xiao Siwen

L

Lu Shan

Xiao Wuguili

Ji Chen

Ji Chen

Yelü Xiyin

Ning Li

Ning Li

Yelü Jing

Peter Sheng

Peter Sheng

Dalan A'bo

Themes & Keywords

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About The Legend of Xiao Chuo

The Legend of Xiao Chuo is a drama, action & adventure, war & politics series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of based on novel or book, ambition, marriage, romance, sibling rivalry, power struggle. Created by Xu Ling Ling, it stars Tang Yan, Shawn Dou, Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man. Late in the 10th century, the Liao dynasty is at the zenith of its power. The omnipotent Liao rule much of what is now Northeast China, Mongolia, Russia, and much of the Korean Peninsula. Prime Minister Xiao Si Wen and Princess Yan have three daughters, with the youngest, Xiao Chao, their favourite. Her heart belongs to the aspiring military commander, Han De Rang, whose family have served the Liao loyally for decades. However, her parents have other plans, sucessfully arranging her marriage to Liao Emperor, Jin Zhong, whom she eventually concedes to marry. As the Emperor’s queen, she becomes a fierce defender of the Liao by assisting in mobilizing the army, heading a 10,000-strong cavalry and providing support to the civil administration. Eventually, she will earn the title of Empress.

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