Can a hero with no combat abilities still save the empire? Wei Xiao Bao is the most unlikely hero as the sly but witty son of a prostitute during the early Qing Dynasty. As he makes his way from the brothel where he was born in Yangzhou to the capital city of Beijing, he encounters all kinds of trouble and mishaps. When he is kidnapped and taken to the imperial palace, Xiao Bao impersonates a eunuch to survive. By accident, he meets the young Emperor Kang Xi and the two become unlikely friends. Through sheer luck, cunning and other accidents, Xiao Bao is able to help Kang Xi protect his throne from dangerous challengers while surviving several kidnappings by cults and other dangerous groups. He also goes on to have seven wives, including the beautiful Shuang Er. But can Xiao Bao ultimately choose between his conflicting loyalties to the emperor and the anti-Qing regime? (Source: Viki) Edit Translation
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- Native Title: 鹿鼎记
- Also Known As: Lu Ding Ji , The Duke and the Cauldron , Duke of Mount Deer ,
- Director: Billy Tang, Lai Shui Qing
- Genres: Wuxia
Where to Watch The Deer and the Cauldron
Cast & Credits
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![Han Dong in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)]( "Han Dong in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)")
Han DongWei Xiao BaoMain Role -
![Zhang Meng in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)]( "Zhang Meng in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)")
Zhang Meng Main Role -
![Shawn Wei in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)]( "Shawn Wei in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)")
Shawn Wei Main Role -
![Lou Yi Xiao in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)]( "Lou Yi Xiao in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)")
Lou Yi Xiao Main Role -
![Zhang Xin Yu in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)]( "Zhang Xin Yu in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)")
Zhang Xin YuSu QuanSupport Role -
![Jia Qing in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)]( "Jia Qing in The Deer and the Cauldron Chinese Drama (2014)")
Jia QingA Ke / Chen Yuan YuanSupport Role
Reviews
Childhood
Loved this series growing up watching with my grandpa.Our MC Wei Xiao Bao is such an scoundrel, and the opening song is catchy. It fits his character quite well, loyal, lazy, but courageous, and doesn't like learning. Being illiterate and yet achieved a lot. Also his relation with the Emperor is beautiful, made me cry at the last episode when it finally come to an end.
Watching him use his silver tongue to get through situation is hilarious, with his reaching great power and heights through his cleverness, and apparently the novel involved the Russia Empire and other deeds that he managed to facilitate. Wished they added in that too.
Though points off for him basically date r*ping at least one of his wife. Really wish that wasn't one of the thing he did.
