

Three sisters. One empire. Zero mercy. The inheritance battle that redefined cutthroat.
45 minSeason 1 • Episode 45
LatestSet in the late 1920s, it follows the three daughters of Shanghai department store giant Xinghua as they go head to head against each other to determine the true heir who will ensure the family’s continued prosperity.
Costume
Republican-era fashion as weaponized status
Acting
Qin Lan's matriarch-in-waiting simmers magnificently
Production
Department store as glittering cage of commerce
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Republican-era setting lets the drama explore women's limited options without modern solutions—no girlboss escape, only different cages.
The department store itself mirrors the family: beautiful displays hiding ruthless liquidation of anything unprofitable, including siblings.