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Xiao Feng (Peng Xiao Ran), princess of the Western Liang Kingdom, finds herself entangled in a dangerous political plot when Li Cheng Yin (Chen Xing Xu), the youngest Li prince, is sent to assassinate her family and steal her heart. Despite his initial mission, Cheng Yin falls in love with Xiao Feng while plotting to ruin her family, including killing her grandfather and driving her parents to suicide and madness. After discovering his role in her family's tragedy, a heartbroken Xiao Feng jumps into the magical River of Forgetfulness, followed by Cheng Yin, and they both lose their memories. In a twist of fate, Xiao Feng must now travel to the Eastern Palace to marry Cheng Yin as part of a peace agreement, facing uncertain dangers far from her homeland. This is a 2019 Chinese historical romance drama based on the novel "Eastern Palace" by Fei Wo Si Cun.

Goodbye My Princess

Love Trap

Hunan TV

During the Warring States period, Qu Yuan (Ma Ke), a prodigy scholar from a prominent family, defies societal norms by falling in love with Mo Chou Nu (Zhang Xin Yu), a slave. Determined to be together, they elope to escape the strict class boundaries that threaten their relationship. However, their quest for a peaceful life is quickly disrupted as they become unwittingly entangled in the complex political intrigues of the palace's power elites. As external forces challenge their bond, Qu Yuan and Chou Nu must fight to preserve their love against overwhelming social and political pressures. This is a 2017 Chinese historical drama series exploring forbidden love and social constraints.

Song of Phoenix

Gone with the Shirt Team

Following the tragic and untimely death of her concubine mother, Sheng Ming Lan’s (Zhao Li Ying) life becomes a nightmare. Her stepmother and half-siblings mistreat her, leaving her seething from the injustice, and longing for revenge on those responsible for her mother’s downfall. However, Ming Lan is constantly looked down upon, despite her beauty and keen wits. She decides to pretend that she is content with her fate, but will secretly devise a way to bring down those who wronged her mother. Fate shines on Ming Lan when she meets Gu Tingye (Feng Shao Feng), the hedonistic but determined son of the Marquis of Ningyuan, eventually falling in love and marrying. Tingye hopes to help his beloved take her revenge. But as evil schemes begin to unfold, will they succeed in their shared goal? This 2018 Chinese drama, based on the novel of the same name by Guan Xin Ze Luan, was directed by Zhang Kai Zhou.

The Story of Ming Lan

MEI DAXIA  (大俠)

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

In the midst of a bitter feudal conflict between the Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties, Lin Shu (Hu Ge) helps the Liang secure a significant victory. Betrayal follows, leading to the massacre of his family. Poisoned and transformed, Lin Shu becomes Mei Chang Su, adopting a new identity to seek revenge. He allies with Prince Jing (Wang Kai), an unfavored royal heir embroiled in a fierce succession battle, and reconnects with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a strong-willed female general resistant to traditional marriage expectations. As Mei Chang Su navigates the complex imperial court, he carefully plots his path to justice while concealing his true identity. Will he successfully avenge his family and expose the truth behind their betrayal? "Nirvana in Fire" is a 2015 Chinese historical drama series directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire

Lang Ya Bang

Tencent

In a realm dominated by the formidable Wen clan, Wei Wu Xian (Xiao Zhan) forms an unexpected bond with the righteous Lan Wang Ji (Wang Yi Bo). Their discovery of the Wen clan chief's sinister plot leads them to challenge his schemes, but their efforts result in Wei Wu Xian’s mysterious disappearance, leaving their world in turmoil. Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian returns to a land plagued by mysterious murders and rekindles his alliance with Lan Wang Ji. Together, they must unravel the dark conspiracy behind the killings and confront the shadowy figure orchestrating the chaos. Can they solve the mystery and restore peace, or will the dangers of the past resurface to thwart their quest? This 2019 Chinese drama, based on the hit novel Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, was directed by Steve Cheng and Chan Ka Lam.

The Untamed

iQiyi

In a supernatural realm plagued by evil spirits, Nie Ming Jue (Wang Yi Zhao), a mighty warrior, returns to his ancestral tomb after its violation. Accompanied by his younger brother Nie Huai Sang (Li Ji), he seeks to restore his family's honor and bring peace to the Nie lands. As evil forces intensify, Huai Sang transforms from a jovial, flute-playing sidekick into a powerful Nie leader, facing the challenge of a lifetime. Brotherly support and personal growth become crucial in their battle against supernatural threats. This film is a follow-up to the hit 2019 Chinese drama series "The Untamed." "The Untamed: Fatal Journey" is a 2020 Chinese movie directed by Qiu Zhong Wei.

The Untamed: Fatal Journey

In this epic fantasy series, the God of Fire and the God of Wind fight against dark forces threatening their mystical world. During a critical battle, the God of Wind (Chen Bolin) vanishes after protecting the God of Fire (Jing Tian). Determined to save his realm, the God of Fire travels to the Tang Dynasty, where he encounters a mortal woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to his lost lover. As his passions reignite, he must confront the challenges of protecting both his divine home and his newfound connection. This is a 2023 Chinese fantasy romance series exploring love, destiny, and supernatural conflict.

The King of Blaze

The On Fire Penguins Team 🔥🐧

Wei Ying Luo (Wu Jin Yan) enters the royal court of the Qian Long Emperor (Nie Yuan) to investigate her sister's death, suspecting imperial guard Fucha Fu Heng (Xu Kai). Transferring to Chang Chun Palace as a maid, she is mentored by Empress Fucha Rong Yin (Qin Lan), who teaches her to read and write, and eventually falls in love with Fu Heng. Through a series of strategic moves, Ying Luo becomes Consort Ling, navigating the complex imperial harem alongside other concubines like Consort Xian (Charmaine Sheh). As she balances her personal quest for justice with her duties to the Emperor, Ying Luo must decide whether revenge or survival will guide her path. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama series is directed by Hui Kai Dong and Wen De Guang.

Story of Yanxi Palace

The gentle Empress Team

Tencent TV

In the tumultuous era of the Northern and Southern dynasties, three Dugu sisters—Dugu Banruo (Ady An), Dugu Mantuo (Li Yi Xiao), and Dugu Jialou (Hu Bing Qing)—are bound by a prophecy: "He who has Dugu, has the world". Daughters of a court official, they grow up with beauty, intelligence, and a vow to remain loyal. As time passes, their paths diverge dramatically. Banruo becomes an ambitious woman determined to become empress at any cost, Mantuo seeks wealth and power to escape her lowly birth, and Jialou remains a gentle, peace-loving scholar. Caught in a web of political intrigue and power struggles, the sisters find themselves at the center of historical upheaval that will forever change their lives and the fate of their world. This is a 2018 historical fiction drama directed by Hou Shu Pei and Lan Zhi Wei.

The Legend of Dugu

In the tumultuous era of the Northern Wei, innocent citizens are kidnapped and enslaved, including Chu Qiao (Zhao Li Ying), who is cast into a forest to be hunted for sport by wealthy lords. Just as hope seems lost, she is rescued by Yan Xun (Dou Xiao), the Prince of Northern Yan, forging a powerful bond between them. However, her life takes another turn when she catches the eye of the influential Yuwen Yue (Lin Geng Xin) from the formidable Yuwen family. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Chu Qiao finds herself caught in a web of power struggles, forcing her to choose between her growing affection for Yan Xun and the allure of Yuwen Yue’s world. With her freedom and heart at stake, will she fight for love or succumb to the demands of her new reality? This 2017 Chinese drama series was directed by Wu Jin Yuan, based on the novel “Division 11's Princess Agent” written by Xiao Xiang Dong Er.

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