"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful political figures in the latter years of the Qing Dynasty. The drama also follows Li's relationship with Empress Dowager Cixi, and how he eventually becomes her closest confidant.
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
33
Creator
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Original Language
CN
Popularity
5
Where to Watch
Seasons & Episodes
Cast
Michelle Yim
Empress Dowager Cixi
Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
Li Lianying
Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei
Empress Dowager Ci'an
Natalie Tong Sze-Wing
Empress Bo-yum
Nancy Wu Ting-Yan
Sin-yung
Raymond Cho Wing-Lim
On Tak-hoi
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
Yiu Sheung-hei
Power Chan Kwok-Pong
Pang Sam-shun
Edwin Siu
Ling Tim-sau
Elliot Ngok Wah
Chan Fuk
Oscar Leung Lit-Wai
Emperor Tung-chi
Aimee Chan
Princess Wo-shek
Selena Lee
Dowager Concubine Yuen
