The runner-up with 14.3 billion views was Legend of Fuyao-- a fantasy epic starring actress Yang Mi as a young woman who rises from being a humble servant to becoming a powerful warrior.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace -- headlined by A-list actress Zhou Xun and Taiwan star Wallace Huo -- was the most watched among the four shows, receiving 15.9 billion “clicks” online.

The runner-up with 14.3 billion views was Legend of Fuyao -- a fantasy epic starring actress Yang Mi as a young woman who rises from being a humble servant to becoming a powerful warrior.