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Empress Won't Go to Court
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Empress Won't Go to Court

2023-02-23 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Drama

Modern girl Gu Jinyan accidentally travels to ancient times and switches souls with the Emperor, despite being the Empress herself! After using the Emperor’s body in various ways and engaging in unexpected palace conflicts, the Emperor and Empress, who initially despised each other, must work together to find a way to switch back.

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Tencent Video
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China
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Ke YingKe YingGu Jinyan
Qian ZheQian ZheNangong Jue

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