Title: Take Me Where the Clouds Rise
Chinese Title: 云起时 / Yun Qi Shi
Also known As: 云秀行 / Yun Xiu Xing / The Legend of Rosy Clouds
Broadcast Network: iQiyi
Broadcast Date: TBA
Genre: Historical, Romance
Director: Zhu Shao Jie
Screenwriter: Yu Xiao Qian
Producer: Niu Ji Xin, Wang Ye Xun
Art Director: Hua Pi Han
Costume Designer: Yi Xiao Ya
Production Company: iQiyi
Episodes: 36
Adapted from the novel The Story of Saiunkoku by Sai Yukino
Take Me Where the Clouds Rise Synopsis
Born into the prestigious “Red” family, Hong Xiu Li, despite being the eldest legitimate daughter, lived a life of poverty with her father, Hong Shao Kai, and a mysterious man named Zi Jing Lan, whom her father had taken in during his early years. Having experienced turmoil and understanding the suffering of the people, she, as a girl, couldn’t participate in the imperial examination to become an official. Therefore, she pinned her dreams on her children and became a teacher in a private school.
The astute Prime Minister Xiao, with keen judgment, enticed Hong Xiuli with a high reward to enter the palace as a noble consort and help the current king, Zi Liu Hui. Zi Liu Hui pretended to be a weak ruler but was actually waiting for his exiled brother, Prince Qing Yuan, to return and take the throne in his place.
However, after meeting Hong Xiu Li, he was moved by her wisdom and dedication. He began to diligently handle state affairs and revised the laws to allow women to participate in the imperial examination.
Hong Xiu Li excelled in the examination and became the first female official in the Kingdom of Caiyun. She was appointed as a provincial governor. With her efforts, wisdom, strength, and bravery, she quelled rebellions in various states, ushering in an unprecedented era of prosperity and also finding love along the way.
Take Me Where the Clouds Rise Cast
Main Roles
Li Yi Tong as Fan Yun
Zeng Shun Xi as Qi Zheng
Deng Wei as Zheng Shi
Supporting Roles
Dai Lu Wa as Wei Shisan
Wang Yi Lun as Gao Ran
Cheng Hong Xin as Wei Ying
Tian Jia Rui as Yan Jiang
Jian Yu Xi as Tian Xing
Deng Xiao Ci as Wei Rong
Fan Jing Wen as Su Yin
