A dignified Empress who takes Wei Yingluo under her wing, teaching her etiquette and literacy. After surviving palace intrigues and a paralyzing coma, her life tragically ends by suicide following the death of her infant son and manipulation by a trusted maid.
Mrs. Tang is Mr. Tang's wife, who is allowed to leave Nanjing with him and John Rabe. At the farewell, she reveals that she is pregnant, while Mr. Tang chooses to remain behind and look for May. The end credits establish that she survives into old age after the massacre.
Lu Zhi is Liu Bang's wife and the empress whose political pressure drives the final betrayal of Han Xin. As Liu Bang grows increasingly suspicious, she threatens and coerces Zhang Liang and Xiao He into abandoning Han Xin and recording that he plotted a rebellion, leading to his arrest and execution.
Prominent political figure and widow of Sun Yat-sen
Qin Lan has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Chinese Pride Trilogy with 1 titles. Signature works include Legend of Chu and Han, Story of Yanxi Palace, Divas Hit The Road · Good Friends. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes