The Secret History of Eunuchs

Plot Synopsis

Yutai, a 13-year-old boy, was sent into the imperial palace after being castrated due to his poor family circumstances. After entering the palace, his master Haha Li mistreated him in every possible way. Imperial physician Wang Enshun was very sympathetic to Yutai and advised him to learn opera in the Nanfu Opera Troupe. The clever Yutai studied and practiced hard and became highly skilled in martial arts. Empress Dowager Cixi invited foreigners to watch operas, and the Fifth Princess who had returned from studying abroad served as an interpreter beside Cixi. At this time, the leading actor who was about to go on stage in the opera troupe suddenly fell ill. At the critical moment, Yutai stepped in in time. His superb martial arts skills were highly appreciated by Cixi, and then Yutai was promoted to be a court watchman. In the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility, the Fifth Princess danced lightly to the music. Li Lianying deliberately wanted to make Yutai look foolish and instigated Cixi to let Yutai dance