At the filming site of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", the pinnacle of palace dramas, a drama involving the honor and favor of the harem is about to take place. The lights were dim and ambiguous, and the atmosphere was solemn and somewhat unspeakably tense.
Tang Yixin plays a newly promoted palace maid in the play. Her heart is like 15 buckets of water. She not only has to face the scrutiny of countless audiences in front of the camera, but also has to perform this extreme scene with the teacher Chen Jianbin who plays the emperor. Challenging rivalry.
However, at the critical moment when the plot was reaching its climax and everyone was waiting with bated breath, Tang Yixin felt a strange and uncontrollable emotion in her heart. She tried her best to control her expression and not let any inappropriateness show, but deep down, she was secretly dissatisfied with Chen Jianbin's certain behavior or attitude.
What made this young actor criticize him for playing such an important role? Was there something wrong with Chen Jianbin's on-the-spot performance, or was there some unknown friction between the two?
Chen Jianbin filmed the "Bedroom Scene" in "The Legend of Zhen Huan": It's not easy to be an emperor
Speaking of Chen Jianbin, the majestic and profound Emperor Yongzheng in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" must come to your mind. There are three thousand beauties in the harem, and the moon is surrounded by stars, a scene that many men dream of, but Chen Jianbin has a different feeling in his heart.
Drama fans may have questions when watching the drama: How come the emperor is so gloomy and not even a little bit happy during the filming of the bedtime scene? Could it be that his acting skills are not good enough, or there is another hidden secret?
This has to start with the crew filming. In order to save time and energy, directors usually do not shoot in plot order. As a result, the actors have to frequently switch roles and emotions in a short period of time, and the challenges can be imagined.
When "The Legend of Zhen Huan" was filmed, the equipment was far from as advanced as it is now, and it would often take a year to shoot a film. But even so, the crew still tried their best to complete the shooting tasks efficiently within the limited time.
According to later actors, Chen Jianbin's "sleeping scene" was not filmed separately. Imagine lying there for several days while one "concubine" after another is carried onto the bed. Although this scene looks beautiful to outsiders, it is a big test for the actors.
Chen Jianbin had to play with different concubines in a short period of time. Each concubine had a different personality and background, which required him to quickly switch emotions and enter the role. This is not something you can do easily while lying in bed.
What's more, there are various lights and camera equipment facing you at the shooting site, so you have to be careful with every move. A slight mistake may affect the shooting progress. How can actors be in a good mood under such pressure?
So, being an emperor is not that easy. Even though Chen Jianbin is so famous in the drama, the hardship and hard work behind it are beyond our imagination.
The Dragon Bed Is Not a Dream: Behind the Scenes of "Sleeping" Revealed
On the screen, Chen Jianbin is the emperor with all the power in the world, and he is accompanied to sleep by his "concubine" every night. However, the real situation after taking off the costume is completely different from this glamorous picture. The so-called "dragon bed" is not the magnificent one imagined by the audience, but a very simple wooden board covered with only a thin quilt.
Imagine that we lie on a soft mattress on weekdays, and after a long time we will feel back pain. For Chen Jianbin, the hard wooden bed was simply a form of torture. After maintaining the same posture for a long time, the body gradually becomes stiff and back pain becomes a common occurrence.
What made him even more troubled was that he had to face "concubines" with different faces in the bedtime scene, and each "concubine" had his or her own lines and names. Chen Jianbin admitted that he was always on tenterhooks, fearing that he would accidentally call the wrong name and make a joke.
Therefore, in front of the camera, we often see the "Emperor" lying on the bed with his eyes closed, as if he is recharging his energy. In fact, he was trying to remember the names and lines of each "concubine" while enduring the aches and pains in his body.
When the "concubine" was rolled into an "Old Beijing Chicken Roll" and carried to the bed, he would not take the initiative to speak, but would wait for the other party to break the silence first. In this way, having dozens or twenty "concubines" taking turns may be just a matter of changing opponents for the actress, but for Chen Jianbin, it is endless suffering.
What’s interesting is that before the filming of the bedtime scene begins, there are always a few extra quilts on the “dragon bed”, neatly stacked. It turns out that this is because in order to prevent the audience from seeing the flaws, the crew will change the quilt accordingly every time the "concubine" is changed. In this way, more and more quilts are stacked on the "dragon bed", forming a unique landscape.
Secrets within the palace walls: Behind the scenes of Shen Meizhuang, An Lingrong and Qi Guiren's sleeping arrangements
In the deep palace of the Forbidden City, the sleeping arrangements of every concubine are a silent competition. The style of that night was as gentle as Shen Meizhuang, or as trembling as An Lingrong, or as the noble Qi who came from behind. Their every subtle movement has been captured by the lens of history, and has become a talking point for future generations.
Shen Meizhuang, the lady who looks more dignified under the moonlight. Her bedside manner is as calm and powerful as her character. She didn't need too many words or actions, just a look and a turn were enough to make the emperor fall in love.
Her "Emperor" was called so naturally, as if the wind that night was blowing for her and the moon was shining for her. But it was this calmness and confidence that made her journey in the palace so smooth that she ignored the danger hidden behind her smile.
And what about An Lingrong? Her bedtime was an inner struggle. Coming from a humble background, she could hardly conceal her fear and nervousness when facing the emperor. Her hands were shaking and her heart was beating, as if every cell was telling her: You are not worthy.
But even so, she still tried to stay calm and used her weak voice to fight for the slightest possibility. Unfortunately, the emperor's interest faded as quickly as it came, and her journey to serve as his bedmate came to an abrupt end.
Qi Guiren, this concubine who came from behind, her bedtime service was a high-profile show off. She gained the status of "noble person" as soon as she entered the palace. Her starting point was undoubtedly high.
The Arrogance and Fall of Dragon Bed’s New Favorite
As for the noble Qi, he was a famous “powder keg” in the harem of “The Legend of Zhen Huan”. Her arrogant and domineering energy is like being born with a sign with the word "fire", and she can ignite a scene wherever she goes. Some people say that this was all because of her father's pampering - her goddaughter had no way to pamper her, and she pampered such a lawless master.
In the eyes of noble Qi, apart from yourself, where else can there be room for others? Even after entering the palace and becoming the emperor's wife, her arrogance has not been restrained at all. She felt that since her father had made contributions in the previous dynasty, she could walk freely in the harem. Other concubines? Huh, she didn't even look at him.
Speaking of going to bed for the first time, it is really a technical job. The other concubines were all shy and timid, fearing that they would make the emperor unhappy if they did something wrong. But what about this noble Qi? Hey, she was nice, as if she had returned to her own home, and she was not polite at all.
That night, the emperor went to bed first, covered the quilt to his ankles, and waited with his feet exposed. After Mr. Qi was carried in, he started to dig in from the emperor's feet. This rule was called "drilling the dragon bed" in the harem of the ancient Qing Dynasty. How brave do you think this noble Qi is? After getting in, he still stared at the emperor with his bold eyes!
This noble man is not only arrogant and domineering, but also has a short temper. Fighting with other concubines in the palace is like a "pack of dynamite" that can be set off at the drop of a hat. Lack of patience and calmness? Huh, she never knew what "think before you act" meant.
It was precisely because of this that Qi Guiren suffered a big fall in the end.Did she think she would be sure to win by targeting Zhen Huan? The results of it? Instead, he was manipulated by Zhen Huan, and the end would be terrible! Therefore, as a human being, you still have to have some self-awareness.
Laughter on the dragon bed and "Old Beijing Chicken Roll"
Back then, behind the scenes of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", there was an episode that made people laugh or cry, that was a "dragon" between the new actress Tang Yixin and the veteran actor Chen Jianbin. Sex scene".
At that time, Tang Yixin was still a bright new star. She had just entered the entertainment industry and got such an important role - "Qi Guiren". The character of this character is very different from the sweet image of Tang Yixin himself: he has a stunning appearance, but he is simple-minded and his behavior is even more arrogant. It's no wonder that in the play, the "Queen" would say this about her: "Qi Gui is really stupid, but she is really beautiful!"
But having said that, beauty is beauty, and filming is not a lot of hard work. Let's just talk about the sleeping scene, Tang Yixin suffered a lot.
That night, the moonlight was like water, but the studio was busy. Tang Yixin was wrapped in a thick quilt, like an "old Beijing chicken roll", and was carefully carried by the "eunuchs". But this quilt was as slippery as a loach, causing Tang Yixin to almost slip out of it several times. In this way, after going back and forth many times, everyone was panting from exhaustion.
Finally reached the door of the palace, but because he went to the wrong place, he had to do it all over again. When the "eunuchs" finally carried Tang Yixin onto the dragon bed, everyone thought they could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Unexpectedly, at this moment, Chen Jianbin, who was lying on the bed, suddenly burst into laughter.
This smile was so outrageous that director Zheng Xiaolong suddenly made a serious face: "Do it again!" So everyone had to start over. This time, Tang Yixin was even more cautious when getting under the quilt, for fear of something going wrong again. But just when she was about to get under the quilt, Chen Jianbin looked at her funny look and couldn't help laughing again.
Just like that, this scene was shot back and forth several times, and every time it was because of Chen Jianbin’s laughter. The anger in Tang Yixin's heart could not be described in words. She secretly vowed in her heart: She would never film with Chen Jianbin again!
Of course, this is just a small episode behind the scenes. In front of the camera, Tang Yixin is still the arrogant and domineering "Qi Guiren", and her scenes with Chen Jianbin are also sparkling. This is enough to prove that the success of the drama "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is no accident. Every actor has put in huge efforts and efforts.
Looking back now, although that time was hard, it was also full of laughter and tears. Perhaps it is precisely because of these behind-the-scenes stories that the drama "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is more lively and interesting.
