Despite Kuang Hsu's enthronement as the last reigning Emperor of China, his ability to rule effectively is overshadowed by the ever-present power of the Dowager Empress.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ti LungEmperor Guang Hu | Emperor Guang Hu |
 Lisa LuEmpress Dowager Tsz Hei | Empress Dowager Tsz Hei |
 Hsiao YaoConcubine Zheng | Concubine Zheng |
 Ivy Ling PoEmpress Jin Feng | Empress Jin Feng |
 Miao TianChief Eunuch Li Lien Ying | Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying |
 Wong YuEunuch Zhang Jin Xi | Eunuch Zhang Jin Xi |
 Elliot Ngok WahTan Si Tong | Tan Si Tong |
 Ling YunKang You Wei | Kang You Wei |
 Chiang NanPrince Duan | Prince Duan |
 Chen PingConcubine Jin | Concubine Jin |
 Wong Ching-HoConcubine Zheng's Guard | Concubine Zheng's Guard |
 Ingrid Hu Yin-YinPrincess De Ling | Princess De Ling |
 Ofelia Yau WaiChun Yan | Chun Yan |
 Ching MiaoMinister Rong Lu | Minister Rong Lu |
 Ou-Yang Sha-FeiPrince Duan's Wife | Prince Duan's Wife |
 Shum LoEunuch Wang Shang | Eunuch Wang Shang |
 Chan ShenPalace Guard | Palace Guard |
 Kwan ChungLiu Guang Di | Liu Guang Di |
 Yang Chi-ChingMinister Xu Tong | Minister Xu Tong |
 Ting TungPalace Guard | Palace Guard |
 Lui HungDowager's Maid | Dowager's Maid |
 Richard Ng Man-TatKang Guang-Ren | Kang Guang-Ren |
 Lo Hoi-PangNot listed | Not listed |