The Deer and the Cauldron (2014)

Other name: 鹿鼎记, Lu Ding Ji, The Duke and the Cauldron, Duke of Mount Deer

Description:

Set in the early Qing Dynasty, The Deer and the Cauldron follows Wei Xiao Bao, an unlikely hero with absolutely no combat abilities. Born to a prostitute in Yangzhou, the sly and witty young man embarks on a chaotic journey to Beijing. After being kidnapped and forced to impersonate a palace eunuch, he unexpectedly befriends the young Emperor Kang Xi. Using sheer luck and cunning intelligence, Xiao Bao navigates dangerous palace politics, helps Kang Xi defend his throne from dangerous challengers, and survives multiple kidnappings by cults. Along his wild journey, he manages to win the hearts of seven wives, including the beautiful Shuang Er. However, as tensions rise, Xiao Bao faces his greatest challenge yet. He must choose between his deep loyalty to his imperial friend, Emperor Kang Xi, and his ties to the rebellious anti-Qing regime. Can a hero with no combat skills save an entire empire? Find out in this thrilling historical adventure.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Comedy; Historical; Romance; Wuxia