The Young Emperor Chengde

This film (drama)Also known as江山美人，is aHong Kong, ChinaProducerwomen sex，At1959Released in year 。The dialogue language isMandarin Chinese，Current Douban rating7.1(For reference only)。

The young Emperor Zhengde, while in the imperial study listening to Grand Tutor Liang Chu's lecture, hears the beautiful singing of palace maids outside the window, praising the beauty of the Jiangnan scenery and the charm of its people, which makes him feel a sense of longing. At this moment, General Zhou Yong, a guard in front of the palace, requests leave to return to his hometown in Jiangnan. Zhengde comes up with a plan and orders Zhou Yong to accompany him on a secret trip, disguised for leisure in Jiangnan. The emperor and the minister ride together, touring the landscapes of Jiangnan. Zhengde, who usually lives a secluded life in the deep palace, finds great joy in this rare freedom. One day they arrive at Meilong Town, where a grand festival is taking place, with crowds of people and vibrant music filling the air. Zhengde and Zhou Yong squeeze into the throng to watch the parade of performances that are intricate and novel, leaving them dazzled. Suddenly, flowers rain down from the sky, and Zhengde reaches out to catch them, causing a smile to bloom on the face of the girl performing as the "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers." Zhengde is captivated, his heart tethered to her. Upon returning to the inn, the girl’s smile remains etched in Zhengde's mind, and he struggles to sleep, tossing and turning. The next morning, he strolls alone. In the woods, the wine flag flutters high, and as Zhengde walks in, he encounters the girl he saw the previous day. She turns out to be Li Feng, the sister of the innkeeper Li Long, and he cannot contain his delight. The bartender, Daniu, steps forward to block him, stating that the innkeeper is out for the day, and serving of wine is paused. Seeing Zhengde's youth and handsomeness, Li Feng's heart flutters. She finds an excuse to send Daniu away and warmly attends to Zhengde. Taking advantage of the situation, he expresses his feelings, and Li Feng shyly responds, both welcoming and hesitant. Their feelings intertwine, but their time together is fleeting. The Grand Tutor Liang Chu is sent by the Empress Dowager to follow them and urge the emperor to return to the capital. At this point, Li Feng learns that her sweetheart is the current emperor, and she feels regretful. Zhengde gifts her a jade pendant, expressing his intention to marry her upon his return to the capital and to crown her as empress. After Zhengde leaves, news is scarce. A year passes, and Li Feng gives birth to a son. The leaves of the phoenix tree fall, and soon it is deep autumn. Neighbors mock Li Feng for having a child out of wedlock, causing her shame and anger. As she misses her beloved, her sorrow manifests into illness, and her beauty fades, leaving her weak and on the brink of death. The bartender Daniu witnesses her condition, feeling indignant and willing to travel a long way to the capital to plead for her. On the journey, he runs out of funds, singing for money, and eventually arrives in the capital. At the moment, Grand Tutor Liang Chu is in court for a meeting, and Daniu blocks the carriage to cry out his grievances. The Grand Tutor, feeling compassion, agrees to find a way to help. Zhengde listens to the Grand Tutor's report and comes to his senses, recalling past events. He immediately orders Zhou Yong to ride swiftly to escort Li Feng back to the capital and requests the Empress Dowager to elevate Li Feng to the rank of noble consort. When Li Feng's carriage arrives in the capital, Zhengde personally goes out to greet her. However, due to her deep illness and the exhaustion from the journey, she is unable to hold on and passes away. Zhengde cradles his beloved's lifeless body, tears welling in his eyes, deeply regretting his past impulsiveness. Each time he touches the jade pendant left behind by Li Feng, he can’t help but sigh deeply.