The story takes place during the chaotic times of Western Wei, where innocent citizens are often kidnapped and turned into slaves. Slave girl, Chu Qiao (Zhao Li Ying) is thrown into a forest along with other slaves and becomes the next hunting target for the rich lords. She’s saved by the Prince of Northern Wei, Yan Xun (Shawn Dou). Afterwards, she’s sold into the house of Zhuge and witnesses the deaths of her siblings. Not accepting her fate, Chu Qiao escapes the dungeon with her younger sister and catches the attention of Zhu Ge Yue (Lin Geng Xin), who was also in charge of taking the lives of some of her family members. He takes care of her and trains her in various things while she develops a deep friendship with Yan Xun over the course of 10 years. During the battle with Western Wei, Yan Xun loses his whole family and Chu Qiao is willing to die to save him and sends him back to his court. However, after that incident, Yan Xun grows ambitious and cruel to avenge for the things and the people he lost. He doubts Chu Qiao and takes advantages of her loyalty and love many times before she finally explodes. Disappointed with the man she once loved, Chu Qiao works with Zhuge Yue to bring Yan Xun down and end slavery, becoming a successful military strategist/female general in the people’s hearts.
(Source: AVirtualVoyage)

 

Princess Agents – 楚乔传
Release Date: 2017-06-05
Main Cast: Zhao Li Ying, Lin Geng Xin, Shawn Dou, Li Qin
Genre: Historical, Romance
Network: Hunan TV
Episodes: 67 (TV version), 58 (uncut version)
Original Novel: Princess Agents by Xiao Xiang Dong Er
Trailers: Eng subbed trailer, MV, BTS (RAW)
Where to watch with subtitles: Viki, Youtube

Year of Production: 2016
Production Company: Ciwen Media, Croton Entertainment
Distribution Company: Mitao Media
Director: Wu Jin Yuan
Filming Location: Hengdian World Studios, Inner Mongolia

 

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