Produced by Yu Zheng and written by screenwriter Zhang Wei, this is the counterpart to his previous popular series Female Prime Minister. The story tells of the niece of the first female prime minister Ban Zhao. The titular Ban Shu earns her way up to become a teacher at the Royal Female Academy formed by the Empress Deng Wei. However, her job in the court becomes much harder when conspiracies begin totake place, as a result she decides to leave the court to spread the Han culture.
Adapted from the novel of the same name, The Lady in the Cubicle describes the life of white-collar worker Tan Bin, who is approaching the dreaded thirtieth birthday. As she struggles with challenges in work and love, particularly when she becomes involved with her superior Cheng Ruimin, she uncovers the real meaning of true happiness. The drama will also revolve around the lives of two other career women: Mini, who is Tan Bin’s constant rival, and Jessica, a pampered young woman who has just entered the workforce.
