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This drama Succession War is about the rise and fall of dynasties and the changing of sovereigns are dictated by the Mandate of Heaven. Ruco Chan dominates the court, with power in his hands and wealth that rivals the nation. He is an minister that is closer to imperial power than the Emperor! Emperor Shaun Tam has the title, but no power; he falls victim to the times. He is a ruler that is further from power thanordinary citizens! Within 28 days, a battle between power and righteousness. Ultimately, will man prevail over the heavens, or is the Mandate of Heaven not to be violated?
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2018-08-01
S1E28 — Episode 28
PRINCE YONGLIN finds out that NOBLE CONSORT DOWAGER YING committed suicide and left a note, accusing JIAQING of killing QIANLONG by poisoning him. Furious YONGLIN goes to confront JIAQING, who silently admits it. Without saying anything, YONGLIN draws his sword to point at JIAQING! Claiming that defeating JIAQING will be an uphill battle, HESHEN wants to fulfill his wish to tie the knot with DOUKOU. However, after they drink wine from the nuptial cups, DOUKOU suddenly coughs up lots of blood! At the crack of dawn, HESHEN completes the posthumous edict of the late QIANLONG by forging his handwriting, then marches into the palace with his head held high. Right in front of LIU YONG, PRINCE YI and other high-ranking officials, HESHEN claims that he has a way to verify how JIAQING poisoned the late QIANLONG!
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Selena Lee
Empress Xiao Herui
Natalie Tong Sze-Wing
Dou Kou
Joel Chan
Fuchang'an Fuca
Elaine Yiu
Cheung Mei
Ruco Chan Chin-pang
Heshen Niohuru
Jonathan Cheung Wing-Hong
Yong Lin
Matthew Ho
Fengshen Yinde
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