Sammul Chan Kin Fung and Ruby Lin Sum Yu appeared in a press conference for their new television series, Scheming Beauty <美人心計> in Taipei. Although it was the pair’s first onscreen collaboration, Ruby praised Sammul as a cheerful partner. Sammul noted that although Ruby was a big star, she was a very down-to-earth person.
Scheming Beauty’s story was set amidst the Han Dynasty and revolved around the story of Emperor Wen. In the series, various palace ladies fight for higher position and their husband’s fortunes. The women will hold numerous rivalries as their beauty and wits are pitted against each other.
To highlight Sammul and Ruby’s love for each other in Scheming Beauty, the director arranged for numerous bed schemes between the couple. In one scene, Sammul stripped down to reveal his naked chest, while Ruby applies oil and massages him. Ruby said, “This is the first time I have massaged a man!” Sammul said frankly that he enjoyed being massaged. He praised Ruby for having wonderful massage skills and “It was really enjoyable!”