The Queens (母仪天下) is a 2008 Chinese historical television series based on the life of Wang Zhengjun, an Empress of the Han dynasty who lived during the reign of seven emperors.
Wang Zhengjun meets a court musician named Xiao Yu, and they develop feelings for each other.
The Crown Prince's favorite, Consort Sima had suddenly passed away after being frightened by a dead mouse, and he was deeply saddened.
As she left for the selection, Xiao Yu granted her a special ornament that would give her good luck.
This ornament instead helped Wang Zhengjun be selected by the Crown Prince, due to its resemblance to Consort Sima's jewelry.
Fu Yao is not content with her life as princess dowager, and seeks to replace Emperor Cheng with her own son, Liu Kang.
To get rid of Wang Zhengjun's allies, Fu Yao sentences Xiao Yu to death.
Yuan Li, the actress who portrayed Wang Zhengjun had previously played Zhao Hede and helped Guo Zhenni in her role.
[citation needed] The television series helped propel Tong Liya to fame for her portrayal of Zhao Feiyan.