TV series "Two Beijing Fifteen Days" This is a costume suspense drama produced by iQiyi, written by Ma Boyong himself, starring Deng Lun and Zhang Wanyi. The play is adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name, telling the historical legend of the first year of Daming Hongxi, when the prince Zhu Zhanji had to run more than 2,200 miles in 15 days from Nanjing to Beijing to save himself and save Daming.
Synopsis:
The play takes the Grand Canal of the Ming Dynasty as the background, showing the spiritual journey of a small catcher, a female doctor, a sesame official and a prince of the dynasty, a vivid picture depicting the fashion along the Grand Canal of the Ming Dynasty. Prince Zhu Zhanji (played by Deng Lun) is assassinated on the bank of the Qinhuai River in Nanjing, and the treasure ship is blown up and sunk, and he is in crisis. At the same time, news came from the Forbidden City in Beijing that the emperor was critically ill and that the crown prince had to return to the capital within 15 days to ascend the throne. On the way, he met Li Yun (played by Zhang Wanyi), a female doctor Zhou Yu (played by Sun Yi) and a sesame official Wang Ren (played by Wang Yangming), and the four walked together, and after hardships and dangers, they uncovered a shocking conspiracy.
Plot climax:
The first climax of the show is in the tenth episode, when the prince and his party arrive in Yangzhou, only to find that the prefect of Yangzhou has been controlled by the White Lotus Sect, and they are trapped in an abandoned temple and have a desperate struggle with the killers of the White Lotus Sect. The crown prince was hit by a poisoned arrow in order to protect Zhou Yu, and Li Yun did not hesitate to sacrifice himself in order to save the crown prince. This episode shows the righteousness and feelings of the prince and Li Yun, and also makes the audience feel the horror and threat of the White Lotus Sect.
The second climax of the show is in episode 20, when the prince and his party finally arrive in Beijing, only to find that the emperor has died, and someone tampered with the edict and appointed Zhu Zhanji's younger brother Zhu Zhansong as the new emperor. The crown prince was forced to confront Zhu Zhansong, and a thrilling coup took place inside the Forbidden City. With his wisdom and courage, the prince successfully thwarted Zhu Zhansong's conspiracy and inherited the Daming River. This episode shows the brotherly rivalry between the prince and Zhu Zhansong, and also allows the audience to witness the growth and achievements of the prince.
Plot evaluation:
"Two Beijing Fifteen Days" is a well-made, excellent acting, compact plot and magnificent costume suspense drama. The play not only restores the style and culture of the Grand Canal in the Ming Dynasty, but also shows the complexity and changes of politics and society in the Ming Dynasty. The play is based on history, created by imagination, driven by suspense, and with the theme of human nature, creating a group of vivid characters and telling a legendary story. The play is worth watching and praise.