大明医圣李时珍

　　Plot of the series:
　　In the series “Catherine Season 4 Favorites,” the reign of the Great Empress of Russia, Catherine Alekseevna II, continues. The events take place in 1779, when the queen has been on the throne for seventeen years and has reached the peak of her greatness. Her fame spread not only to neighboring countries, but throughout Europe. Such a nickname as “Great” was assigned to her by the high society of Europe, thanks to the efforts of the influential Princess Dashkova, who was always devoted to Catherine II.
　　Upon returning from abroad, Catherine II is helped by the ruler’s main associate, Ekaterina Romanovna Dashkova. Meanwhile, her husband mentioned in the series, Prince Grigory Alexandrovich Potemkin, remaining in second place in the State, is no longer her favorite. New favorites appear one after another, but they are all under the close supervision of Potemkin. None of the new favorites can maintain their position for long. Catherine plays at love, exalting herself to the point that no man deserves her true love. However, the heart does not obey the mind.
　　Young handsome Alexander Lanskoy won the heart of the queen, but ultimately broke it. Despite the stormy love affairs, Catherine the Second is not distracted for a minute from state affairs. The time comes when you have to think about the heir to the throne. Despite the fact that the Empress has a son, Pavel Petrovich, who is the main legal heir to the Russian throne, Catherine does not consider him a worthy successor. She decides to make her grandson, Alexander, her heir. Pavel is determined and ready to fight for his legitimate rights to the throne of Russia. A new fight for the Russian throne begins.
　　The seventeen-year reign of Catherine II was marked by her powerful influence on both domestic and foreign policy of Russia. She took active steps to modernize the country, absorbing foreign achievements and practices. The reforms of Catherine II were aimed at strengthening the state and increasing its influence in Europe. She also actively pursued foreign policy, expanding the territory of the Russian Empire and improving the army and navy.
　　At the same time, intrigue and political manipulation often accompanied the life of Catherine II. She divided her time between government affairs and her personal life, in which love affairs and passions played a significant role. Catherine II was known for her affairs with various men, including statesmen and foreign diplomats.
　　The new fight for the throne, described in the series "Catherine Season 4's Favorites", represents a dramatic turn for the empire. The heir to the throne, Pavel Petrovich, is faced with a choice - to fight for his legacy or to come to terms with his grandmother's decision. He gathers around himself supporters and forces ready to support his claims. Russia's fate largely depends on the outcome of this power struggle.
　　Thus, the series “Catherine Season 4 Favorites” presents a fascinating historical drama in which love intrigues, political manipulations and the struggle for power are intertwined. It allows us to look into the life of one of the most magnificent women in history and see how her decisions and actions influenced the fate of the state and her own family.

　　20世纪90年代，北京什刹海一个四合院中，老牛一家过着平凡的生活。
　　户主牛德山（刘威 饰）和老伴周二玲（朱茵 饰）一生操劳，辛苦拉扯三个孩子长大。孩子大了，烦恼也跟着增多。在汽配厂工作的长子牛建国（张国强 饰）为人忠厚，妻子金梦瑶（牛莉 饰）泼辣开朗，夫妻俩先是为了子嗣问题烦恼不已，后来眼看别人下海经商发财，金梦瑶不愿再过这种望不到头的拮据日子，夫妻俩的口角随之增多；次子牛建军（张博 饰）好高骛远，虽然妻子贤惠，儿子乖巧可爱，但是这个爱耍小聪明的男人却一心打出自己一片天地，结果惹出麻烦无数；小女儿牛建红（刘芸 饰）性格执拗，对待抛弃自己的陈一冰（赵会南 饰）念念不忘，她的婚事成了父母的一块心病……