Introduction: A Cultural Bridge Through Song Dynasty SplendorWhile Western audiences flock to The Crown for royal intrigue, China’s 2018 masterpiece The Story of Minglan (知否知否应是绿肥红瘦) offers an equally captivating journey into the Song Dynasty’s (960-1279 AD) aristocratic society. Starring Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng, and Zhu Yilong, this 73-episode saga transcends typical palace drama tropes to […]
