Where the Legend Begins(2002)

Where the Legend Begins is a 2002 Hong Kong television series that dramatizes the life of Zhen Fu, a noblewoman during China's Three Kingdoms period. The story weaves historical fact with folklore, particularly focusing on her romantic entanglements with Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, two powerful figures of the era. Produced by TVB and broadcast on TVB Jade from June to July 2002, the series blends period drama with legendary tales to explore ambition, love, and survival amid dynastic conflict. The narrative draws on classical Chinese history while embracing the embellished romance narratives that have surrounded Zhen Fu's name for centuries, creating a compelling portrait of a woman navigating power and desire in one of China's most turbulent eras.