Queen Dugu () is a 2019 Chinese web series starring Joe Chen and Chen Xiao. It is based on the life of Dugu Jialuo and her husband Yang Jian, the founder of the Sui dynasty. It started airing online via iQiyi, Youku and Tencent on February 11, 2019.
Plot
After her family was accused of treason, Dugu Jialuo was determined to be brave and independent. Her husband Yang Jian was also extraordinary. He ascended to the throne during times of war and established the Sui Dynasty. With the assistance of Jialuo, they created a prosperous country from scratch. As Emperor and Empress, they strengthened the economy and respected the civilians. As husband and wife, they loved and trusted each other deeply.
Cast
Main
Joe Chen as Dugu Jialuo, Empress Wenxian of Sui
Youngest daughter of the Dugu family. Due to her family misfortunes, Dugu Jialuo has developed a perceptive insight since young. She is intelligent and wise, and is adept at handling political matters. Chen Xiao as Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of Sui Eldest son of Yang Zhong.
Supporting
Yang Family
Song Yi Xing as Yang Lihua, Princess Leping of Sui
Crown Princess (Northern Zhou) → Empress Tianyuan (Northern Zhou) → Grand Empress Tianyuan (Northern Zhou) → Princess Leping. Dugu Jialuo and Yang Jian's daughter. Wife of Yuwen Yun. Zhang Lei as Yang Zhong Duke of Sui. Father of Yang Jian. Li Zheng Yang as Yang Zheng Second son of Yang family. Ying Zi as Yuchi Rong Yuchi Jiong's daughter, wife of Yang Zheng. She harbors a grudge toward Dugu Jialuo, as the latter exposed her extramarital affair with her first love, causing her to lose her husband's favor. Fang Yi Lun as Yang Zan, Prince of Tai Duke of Shao (Northern Zhou) → Prince of Tai. Third son of Yang family. He is adept at the arts of music. Liu Zhe Hui as Yang Shuang, Prince of Wei Tongan Jungong (Northern Zhou) → General of Northern Zhou → Prince of Wei. Youngest son of Yang family. Xu Xiao Han as Chen Wanyi, Lady Xuanhua of Sui Princess of Southern Chen → Palace maid → Lady Xunhua. She was taken as a consort by Yang Jian
Tang Xiao Tian as Yang Yong, Crown Prince of Sui
Marquess of Boping (Northern Zhou) → Duke of Changning (Northern Zhou) → Grand Marshall (Northern Zhou) → Crown Prince. Yang Jian and Dugu Jialuo's eldest son. He was later disposed of his position, stripped of his title and became a commoner. Ren Wanqing as Yuan Zhen, First Crown Princess of Sui Daughter of Founding Minister Yuan. Lu Yan as Gao Ling, Second Crown Princess of Sui Daughter of Gao Jiong. Zhu Lingwu as Yun Ruoxia Concubine of Yang Yong. Ma Xin Ming as Yang Guang, Emperor Yang of Sui General of Northern Zhou → Prince Jin → Crown Prince → Emperor. Yang Jian and Dugu Jialuo's second son, who later become the second Emperor of Sui. Yang Tian Yuan as Xiao Qiang, Empress Xiao of Sui Princess of Western Liang → Princess Consort Jin → Crown Princess → Empress. Wife of Yang Guang.
Dugu Family
Qin Yan as Dugu Xin
Duke of Wei. Guo Hong as Lady Cui Dugu Xin's wife. Xu Xiao Han as Empress Dugu Eldest daughter of the Dugu family. Wife of Yuwen Yu. Yang Bo as Dugu Shan Eldest son of the Dugu family. Chen Heng as Shangguan Ying'e Dugu Shan's wife.
Yuchi Family
Sun Lei as Yuchi Jiong
General of Northern Zhou, later Regent of Xiangchuan of Northern Zhou. Zhang Lin as Yuchi Kuan Yuchi Jiong's son. Sun Mengjia as Zhao Yan Yuchi Kuan's wife. Zhao Gui's daughter. Ying Zi as Yuchi Rong Yuchi Jiong's daughter, wife of Yang Zheng. Gu Yu Han as Yuchi Wenji Yuchi Kuan and Zhao Yan's daughter. She was a palace maid in Sui palace, and later attracted the attention of Yang Jian. She was later killed by Dugu Jialuo for seducing her husband. Zhang Jing as Yuchi Chifan Yuchi Jiong's granddaughter. One of Yuwen Yun's five empresses.