overview : "The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful political figures in the latter years of the Qing Dynasty. The drama also follows Li's relationship with Empress Dowager Cixi, and how he eventually becomes her closest confidant.

First Air Date : Nov 05, 2012

Last Air Date : Dec 19, 2012

Runtime : 43m

Episodes : 33

Seasons : 1

Genre : Drama,

Companies : TVB

Countries : HK

Keywords : eunuch, empress, qing dynasty