The Purple Hairpin Romance

Plot Synopsis

During the reign of Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty, Nalan Dong, a prince who roamed the民间 to uphold justice, encountered the talented scholar Li Yi and the singing girl Xiaoyu. The three of them became close friends. When he first met Xiaoyu, Nalan Dong was captivated by her beauty and talent. However, since Li Yi was in love with Xiaoyu, he couldn't bear to snatch her away. Lu Jinglan, the daughter of the Grand Marshal, was deeply in love with Nalan Dong, but Nalan Dong didn't have much affection for her. The Crown Prince Li Shi was suspected by his father, the emperor. Fearing that his position as heir would be usurped, he colluded with the Grand Marshal to constantly thwart Nalan Dong. The imperial court deliberately arranged the "Flower Queen Contest" in the Chang'an Dance and Music House. There were many underhanded dealings in the contest. Xiaoyu lost her title of Flower Queen and was forced to accompany the princess as a dowry to marry into the Turkic tribe. The purple hairpin she wore became evi