Zhao Shunran is a Chinese actor who was born in Chongqing, China, on April 16, 1995. He made his entertainment industry bow in 2015, when he appeared in the reality TV series “Grade One Freshman.” He followed up with his drama debut in the university-themed series “Campus Beauty” in 2016. He has since gone on to appear in the drama series titles “You Are My Answer” (2019), “Good Time” (2020), and “A Girl Like Me” (2021).

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After their marriage, Kudi Liu Li (Gülnezer Bextiyar) and her husband, Pei Xing Jian (Timmy Xu) settled into a peaceful, harmonious life. But when Xing Jian is demoted from his position and deported to the western state of Xizhou, their happy life takes an unexpected turn.

Starting a new life in Xizhou isn’t easy but by working together and supporting each other, they settle in. Taking a new position as an official, Xing Jian is unfortunate enough to draw the attention of the young noble, Qu Chong Yu (Liu Duan Duan). Wary of Xing Jian and his unbelievable assignment, Chong Yu does his best to make life miserable for the young couple. Only through their hard work and true love of the people do they manage to win Chong Yu over. Unfortunately, Chong Yu isn’t the only individual of rank and power who needs to be convinced of Xing Jian and Liu Li’s goodwill.

Detaining Xing Jian unexpectedly, the Grand Protectorate plans to keep the new official for his benefit but Liu Li refuses to leave her husband in the Protectorate’s hands. Rallying the people, Liu Li sets in motion a plan to retrieve her husband. With the help of the people, will she be able to bring her husband back safe and sound?

Adapted from the novel “Da Tang Ming Yue” by Lan Yun Shu, “Weaving a Tale of Love 2” is a 2023 Chinese historical romance drama directed by Chan Ka Lam, He Zhen Hua, and Yang Xiao Bo.

Weaving a Tale of Love 2

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In the affluent city of Yangzhou, in Tang Dynasty China’s Jiangsu Province, powerful parents from the Du and Li clans are planning marriages for their daughters, with the weddings coincidentally slated to take place on the very same day. Du Bing Yan (Bai Bing Ke)’s intended husband is the sickly Qi Tian Lei (Ao Rui Peng), the third son of the Qi family. The Qi hope that marrying Qi Tian Lei off to a beautiful woman will reverse the man’s bad luck, and restore his health. But rumor has it that Qi Tian Lei is actually on the verge of death. Du Bing Yan is dismayed by the fact that she must marry such a sick individual, but bows to her parents’ wishes.

Meanwhile, the Li family has agreed to marry their daughter Li Yu Hu (Tian Xi Wei) to a bandit named Yuan Bu Qu (Zhao Shun Ran), a man with a reputation for ferocity and roughness. Li Yu Hu is equally distraught by this choice of husband, but also acquiesces to her family’s wishes. But while they travel by sedan to their respective weddings, they each independently decide to pay a visit to a temple they pass along the way. When a fire breaks out in the temple, their respective entourages panic. In the confusion, the two women are taken off in the “wrong” sedans – and end up heading to weddings with the other woman’s intended husband! Will Cupid be able to sort out the mess? Or will chaos ensue for this quartet?

This drama was adapted from a novel of the same name by Xi Juan, which also spawned a 2001 drama, also named “Wrong Carriage, Right Groom.”

“Wrong Carriage, Right Groom” is a 2023 Chinese drama series that was produced by Cheng Feng.

Wrong Carriage Right Groom

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During the reign of Emperor Taizong, a baby girl by the name of Kudi Liu Li (Gülnezer Bextiyar) was born. Liu Li was also born with an innate talent for embroidery, but her mother, known as “Number One Needle in the World,” knew the dangers that such skills would bring, and warned that she must never touch needle and thread. Alas, misfortune fell regardless when her mother was framed by Zhuo Jin Niang (Li Xin Yi). Imprisoned and faced with imminent death, she entrusts young Liu Li to an old friend in the palace.

Leaving Liu Li in the care of a kind eunuch, the little girl grew up well, her natural talent with needle and thread, becoming, over time, the talk of the palace.&nbsp;With jealous eyes now constantly on her, a brilliant young scholar by the name of Pei Xing Jian (Timmy Xu) sees the danger she’s in and takes it upon himself to protect her. Together the two safely evade numerous plots against them and in the process, uncover a secret from Liu Li’s past; a secret that sets her on a path of revenge.

As Liu Li seeks revenge, she soon finds herself caught up in an ugly battle between the nobles, witnessing dark secrets of the royal palace, as the power within shifts to the usurper, Wu Zhou. Precariously walking the line between life and death once again, Liu Li and Xing Jian will have to use all their wits to overcome the obstacles ahead.

Based on the novel of the same name by Lan Yunshu, “Weaving a Tale of Love” is a 2021 historical romance drama directed by Chan Ka Lam and He Zhen Hua.

Weaving a Tale of Love

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Ban Hua (Guan Xiao Tong) is a beautiful woman who has come close to married bliss three times. But her straight-shooting, frank manner, and explosive temper have meant that every potential relationship ended in disaster and divorce – even though deep down, she is actually very well-meaning and thoughtful.

One day, she discovers that she has a rare talent: She can forecast the future through her dreams. She uses this gift to help her family out of a tight spot.

But her life changes forever when she meets Rong Xia (Hou Ming Hao), a young maverick whose family has befallen a tragic fate.

Rong Xia is on the hunt for answers about what happened to his family, as well as clues about his true identity, which has been kept a secret from him all his life.

Together, the duo strikes up a partnership, with Ban Hua determined to help Rong Xia learn the truth. But as their relationship deepens, could this be a case of fourth time lucky in love for her?

“A Girl Like Me” is a 2021 Chinese period drama series that was directed by Chen Wei Xiang.

A Girl Like Me

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Her singular mission is to overthrow the emperor. When Liu Zi Ye (Zhang Yi Jie) ascends the throne in AD 464, he proves himself to be a tyrannical emperor, capable of great cruelty and violence.

The largest clan, known as Tianji Tower, sends a woman (Guan Xiao Tong) who resembles the emperor’s sister, Liu Chu Yu, to impersonate her and to overthrow the emperor. In the palace, the new Chu Yu meets the princess’ confidant, Rong Zhi (Song Wei Long), who is secretly a spy for the Northern Wei and tries to use Chu Yu’s influence to benefit his own kingdom.

When their own emotions get in the way, can Chu Yu and Rong Zhi both accomplish their own missions?

“Untouchable Lovers” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Li Hui Zhu. It is based on the novel A Tale of Two Phoenixes by Tian Yi You Feng.

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