The DramaNext guide
What Forced into Marriage by the Empress from the Start is about
Bai Hao, an adventurous college student, accidentally time - traveled to the imperial court of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Resourceful and brave, he gradually adapted to life in ancient times and uncovered the secrets of Empress Zhou Xuanji. In the imperial court, he faced power struggles and love, experiencing the complexity and richness of ancient society. Eventually, Bai Hao found his way back to the real world.
It runs 98 short episodes on HappyShort and leans on marriage drama, secret identity and campus tropes, with each episode ending on a hook.
Is it worth watching?
Watch it for a marriage that starts on the wrong foot and has to be earned. On top of that: waiting for the truth about who the lead really is to come out.
At roughly 2–4 hours in total, it's quicker to finish than most full-length series.
How to watch it
Every episode is listed on this page. Tap episode 1 to start, and switch episodes from the strip under the player at any time.












