Original Title: 两京十五日
Author: Ma Bo Yong
Raw Link: Liang Jing Shi Wu Ri
Male Lead: Zhang Wan Yi
Female Lead:
Synopsis:
This story is inspired by a historical account of Zhu Zhanji found in the “Ming History”: “In April of the summer, due to frequent earthquakes in Nanjing, he was ordered to take residence there. On the day of Gengchen in May, with Emperor Renzong unwell, an imperial edict summoned him back. By the day of Xinchou in June, he returned to Liangxiang, received the last decree, and entered the palace to mourn.” What profound meanings lie hidden behind these few terse sentences in the historical record? Who is the true author of this brief chronicle?
As the long river flows and stars race across the night sky, surrounded by the sounds of despair, the stakes are high. This rapid journey along the Grand Canal reveals the power struggle between imperial authority and public opinion, the scheming battles within the palace and the bureaucratic world, and the complex grievances that have entangled lives for decades. It also explores the intricate emotions that range from the noble to the base.
This narrative follows a small constable, a female physician, a low-ranking official, and the Crown Prince on a profound journey of the soul, painting a vivid picture of the vibrant life along the banks of the Grand Canal during the Ming Dynasty.
