At a glance
Queen
女王
The short drama 'Queen' (女王) chronicles the dramatic downfall and subsequent rise of He Zhongyi, the founder of the Zhongyi Group. Betrayed by her husband, son, and secretary, she takes the fall for her son's crimes and serves a ten-year prison sentence. However, her past as the 'Chinatown Queen' allows her to survive and dominate within the prison system. Upon her early release, she orchestrates a powerful comeback to reclaim her empire and punish those who wronged her.
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Drama facts
- Genres
- Female Growth, Revenge, Urban Drama
- Region
- China
- Status
- Completed
- Episodes
- 84
The Architect of Betrayal
The story begins with He Zhongyi, the formidable founder of the Zhongyi Group. Her life is shattered by a coordinated conspiracy involving her closest family members and trusted staff. Her husband, son, and secretary collude to frame her, forcing her to take the blame for her son's sale of counterfeit medicine.
This betrayal leads to a ten-year prison sentence for He Zhongyi. The antagonists, seeking to secure their hold on the family empire, attempt to have her silenced within the prison walls. However, they underestimate her resilience and her hidden past.
The Prison Queen: Rise from the Shadows
While incarcerated, He Zhongyi reveals her true identity as the former 'Chinatown Queen.' Leveraging her past authority and strategic mind, she turns the prison environment to her advantage. Instead of becoming a victim, she eliminates threats and consolidates power, effectively taking control of the prison's underground hierarchy.
Her dominance in prison allows her to secure an early release. She emerges not just as a free woman, but as a more dangerous and calculated force, ready to dismantle the lives of those who betrayed her.
Reclaiming the Empire
Upon her return, He Zhongyi adopts a young girl named Lin Qingci as her goddaughter, forming a new alliance. She makes a dramatic entrance at a banquet hosted by her enemies, publicly reclaiming her status and exacting justice. Her focus shifts to cleaning up the Zhongyi Group, which has been corrupted into a hub for criminal activities.
The narrative follows her strategic maneuvers as she systematically dismantles the power of her former husband, son, and secretary, restoring her legacy and protecting her new family.
Cast and characters
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character in the short drama 'Queen'?
The main character is He Zhongyi, portrayed by Zhang Beibei. She is the founder of the Zhongyi Group who was betrayed by her family and rises from prison to reclaim her power.
How many episodes are in the short drama 'Queen'?
The short drama 'Queen' consists of 84 episodes in total.
What is the background of the protagonist He Zhongyi?
He Zhongyi is revealed to be the former 'Chinatown Queen.' This past identity allows her to gain control and respect within the prison system, facilitating her early release and subsequent revenge.
Sources and further reading
- Queen (Drama Details) - MyDramaTime — MyDramaTime