The Legend of Ba Qing

The Legend of Ba Qing is a historical drama following the extraordinary life of Ba Qing, the wealthiest woman of the Qin Dynasty. Her influence shaped imperial China—she supplied mercury for the first Emperor's mausoleum and bankrolled construction of the Great Wall. Called "older sister" by Emperor Ying Zheng himself, Ba Qing occupies an unusual place in his world. Their relationship grows complicated, blending familial bonds with romantic tension as power, duty, and desire collide. The series explores how one woman's ambition and wealth positioned her at the center of China's most transformative era, navigating court politics and personal conflict alongside the man who unified the empire.