On December 28, 'Empress of the Ming' staff revealed that Lay will be playing the role of�Zhu Qizhen, son of Empress�Sun Ruowei (Tang Wei).�Many are looking forward to the mother-son relationship between Tang Wei and Lay.

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Previously starring in numerous films/dramas, this will be the idol star's first time acting in a historical setting, leading to much anticipation. �

Consisting of 60 episodes, 'Empress of the Ming' is scheduled to air in 2019.�