Plot
"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful political figures in the latter years of the Qing Dynasty. The drama also follows Li's relationship with Empress Dowager Cixi, and how he eventually becomes her closest confidant.
Cast
Michelle Yim
as Empress Dowager Cixi
Lai Yiu-Cheung
as Li Lianying
Maggie Shiu
as Empress Dowager Ci'an
Natalie Tong
as Empress Bo-yum
Nancy Wu
as Sin-yung
Raymond Cho Wing-Lim
as On Tak-hoi
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
as Yiu Sheung-hei
Power Chan Kwok-Pong
as Pang Sam-shun
Edwin Siu
as Ling Tim-sau
Elliot Ngok
as Chan Fuk