Xiaozhuang Mishi, also known as Xiaozhuang Epic, () is a 2003 Chinese television series produced by You Xiaogang. The series is the first installment in a series of four television series about the early Qing dynasty. It was followed by Huang Taizi Mishi (2004), Taizu Mishi (2005) and Secret History of Kangxi (2006), all of which were also produced by You Xiaogang. Plot Dayu'er is a Khorchin Mongol princess who is deeply in love with Dorgon- one of the several sons of Nurhaci, a Jurchen chieftain. Yet, she soon becomes the concubine of Dorgon's older brother Hong Taiji. Hong Taiji is already married to Dayu'er's aunt Jerjer to secure the alliance between the Khorchin Mongols and Later Jin. Hong Taiji initially has feelings for Dayu'er, but realizes that she only loves Dorgon, so he directs his affections to her sister, Harjol. Hong Taiji later becomes the founder of the Qing Dynasty, with the help of Dorgon and other brother Dodo. Dorgon and Hong Taiji have a strained relationship because of Dayu'er and the forced suicide of Dorgon's mother, Lady Abahai. After Hong Taiji's death, Dayu'er son Fulin becomes Emperor and is assisted by Dorgon. Fulin suspects that his mother and Dorgon have a love affair and strips Dorgon of his power. However, Fulin is disillusioned with life after his true love Consort Donggo dies. Dayu'er now becomes regent for her young grandson, who ascends to the throne as Kangxi Emperor. Cast Main Ning Jing as Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang (Dayu'er) A Khorchin Mongol princess who later becomes Grand Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty. Steve Ma as Dorgon A brave general who helped establish the Qing Dynasty and the lover of Dayu'er. Liu Dekai as Hong Taiji The ambitious founder of the Qing Dynasty and Dayu'er husband. Wu Qianqian as Empress Xiaoduanwen Dayu'er's aunt and later the Empress of Hong Taiji. Zhao Hongfei as Dodo One of Nurhaci's several sons. Dorgon's younger brother, general, and close friend. Hu Jing as Sumalagu Dayu'er's attendant and later confidante. She is romantically entangled with Dorgon. He Saifei as Harjol Dayu'er's sister and Hong Taiji's lover, and suffers the death of her young son. Supporting Siqin Gaowa as Lady Abahai Dorgon and Dodo's mother who is forced into suicide. Xu Huanshan as Nurhaci Hong Taiji, Dorgon, and Dodo's father and the ruler of the Jurchens. Xu Min as Daišan Nurhaci's second son and rivals for