The Yongzheng emperor in reality only ruled for 12 years
This series was first aired in China in 2011 on Shaoxing News, a regional channel. As it gained popularity there it was picked up by national TV channels and first aired nationwide in 2012.
It is based on the novel of the same name by Liu Lianzi.
It won critical praise and widespread popularity in China and internationally and was often praised as one of the best historical dramas in recent years.
Ada Choi was already pregnant during filming but still persisted in wearing the tall Qing Dynasty flowerpot shoes.