The Legend of Xiao Chuo () is a 2020 Chinese television series based on the novel Yan Yun Tai by Jiang Shengnan. It stars Tiffany Tang in the title role, along with Shawn Dou, Charmaine Sheh and Jing Chao. The series chronicles the life of legendary Empress Xiao Yanyan.
Plot
This is the story of Empress Xiao Yanyan, also known as Xiao Chuo from the Liao dynasty.
Xiao Yanyan (portrayed by Tiffany Tang) is the third daughter of prime minister Xiao Siwen and Princess Yan. She falls in love with the young lieutenant Han Derang (portrayed by Shawn Dou) and the couple eventually decide to marry each other. However, their promise of love is severed when Xiao Siwen, Yanyan's father agrees to let Yelü Xian (portrayed by Jing Chao) take Yanyan as his empress after ascended the throne. Yanyan's relationship with sisters Xiao Hunian (portrayed by Charmaine Sheh) and Wuguli (portrayed by Lu Shan) also deteriorate due to the power struggle between their husbands, who each believe they have a legitimate claim to the throne.
Suddenly, Yelu Xian was critically ill that he entrusted the government to Yanyan and she became the most important woman in Liao history. She broke political boundaries, completed the process of Liao's sinicization from original tribe to a feudal dynasty, promoted the integration of Khitans and Hans, also bring prosperous and continuous towards the dynasty. On emotional side, she bravely pursued disregarding the widow's voice and the world's material opinions about womens.
Cast
Main
Supporting
People around Xiao sisters
Liu Yijun as Xiao Siwen, King of Wei
Prime Minister of the Liao Dynasty and a father of the Xiao sisters. For the sake of the country, he agrees to marry his youngest daughter to Yelü Xian. He is later assassinated while accompanying Xian on a hunt. Lu Shan as Xiao Wuguili, Queen of Zhao An innocent and naive but willful girl. The second of the Xiao sisters, married to Yelü Xiying and mother of Liulishou. Trying to avenge her husband's death, she conspires with the Queen of Ji to poison Yanyan, but later commits suicide after learning that the attempt was unsuccessful. Wang Ziquan as Xiao Dalin, King of Lanling County Xiao Siwen's nephew and Xiao sisters' first cousin. He dies getting shot by the Southern Armies. Sheng Yilun as Talan A'bo A slave Xiao Hunian falls in love with since he is rescued by her while in danger. He later dies after trying to protect her. Gong Wanyi as Xiao Hailan Xiao Taogu's daughter and Xiao sisters' niece. Feng Qilong as Xiao Haizhi Xiao Siwen's nephew who turns against him. He is later executed by Xiao Yanyan. Gu Caobin as Xiao Haili Xiao Siwen's other nephew who also turns against him alongside Xiao Haizi. He is also executed by Xiao Yanyan. Ren Xihong as Xiao Taogu Xiao Hailan's father. Li Junwei as Xiao Weiyin Xiao Pusage's father.
People around Han Derang
Meng Ziyi as Li Si, Mrs. Han
A noble lady who is in love with Han Derang. She later becomes his wife but dies accidentally consuming poisoned alcohol. Jiang Kai as Han Kuangsi, King of Yan Han Derang's father and Xiao Siwen's confidant. He is an Imperial physician. Juan Zi as Madame Han, Queen of Yan Han Derang's mother and biggest supporter. Deng Ying as Madame Li Li Si's mother. Zhuyuan as Madame Xiao Han Han Derang's sister and Xiao Pusage's mother by marriage to Xiao Weiyin.