Overview
Set in Eastern China in the mid-19th century Qing Dynasty, the mercantile Chiang family and the ambition and jealousy surrounding the issue of who will inherit the family business when Chiang Kiu dies. Hong Po-kei marries into the Chiang family as Chiang Kiu's fourth wife. She gains ownership of Hing Fung Nin, the family rice shop, and guides the ambitious coolie Chai Kau to rise in the social status ladder.
Cast
- Sheren Tang Shui-Man as Kang Bo-kei
- Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung as Chai Gao
- Elliot Ngok Wah as Cheung Kiu
- Susan Tse Suet-Sum as Yan Fung-yee
- Kara Hui Ying-Hung as Lau Fong
- Kiki Sheung as Pang Giu
- Ron Ng Cheuk-Hai as Cheung Bik-ching
- Suki Chui as Yau Man
- Nancy Wu Ting-Yan as Suen Hoi-tong
- Chan Wing-Chun as Chow Kwong