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Hunan TV

Sheng Ming Lan (Zhao Li Ying) has been mistreated by her legal mother and half siblings her whole life after her mother's death. Although she is the daughter of an official, she is the sixth child, and is often looked down on despite her beauty and intelligence. 

Throughout her years of suffering, she decides to devise a plan to avenge her mother's death. In order to do so, she must be patient and hide her true intentions from everyone else in the dynasty. 

One day, Ming Lan, meets Gu Ting Ye (Feng Shao Feng), the hedonistic son of the Marquis of Ningyuan. They fall in love and over the years their relationship leads to marriage. 

As a power couple working towards the same goals, can they avenge Ming Lan's mother's death?

"The Story of Ming Lan" is a 2018-2019 Chinese Drama adapted from the novel "Don't You Know".

The Story of Ming Lan

MEI DAXIA  (大俠)

Tencent Video

&nbsp;The year is 626 C.E, and the realm, and its political center Chang’an, are shaken to its core by the Xuanwu Gate Incident, a successful palace coup to take charge of the Tang Dynasty.

A scheming prince leads the bloody coup, and kills the family of Li Chang Ge (Dilraba Dilmurat) during the raid, although she manages to escape.

Now the prince has placed himself on the Imperial throne, and rules as the Emperor Tai Zong.

Li Chang Ge has her mind firmly set on revenge – and musters a powerful army intent on overthrowing the new Emperor.

But her plans are thrown into disarray when she suffers an unexpected defeat against the armies of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. The victorious General, Ashi Na Sun (Leo Wu), decides to keep her in his service, making her his military strategist as he looks to pursue his own military goals.

The duo forms a formidable military partnership. And over time, she finds herself falling for her captor – as he also starts developing feelings for her.

But what will become of Li Chang Ge’s quest for vengeance as she continues to serve at the General’s side?

This drama was based on a popular manhua by artist Xia Da.

“The Long Ballad” is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Zhu Rui Bin.

The Long Ballad

The Ode to Love Team

Youku

A powerful and talented demon master, Ji Yun He (Dilraba Dilmurat) has been blessed with a truly unique gift. Able to tame any demon, Yun He should have spent her life traveling the world, helping those who might be in need of her services. Alas, the strict laws laid down by imperial decree have confined her to the borders of Demon Valley.&nbsp;

Unable to break free from the deep, dark secrets which keep her confined to the Valley, Yun He finds herself in a truly unexpected situation when she comes face to face with Chang Yi (Ren Jia Lun), a merman brought to the Valley by the cruel Princess Shunde (Guo Xiao Ting). Demanding that Yun He grant Chang Yi the ability to speak human words, grow human legs, and pledge undying loyalty, Princess Shunde expects Yun He to follow her orders without question. But to follow the princess’s orders, Yun He would have to enlist the aid of her adopted brother and sworn enemy, Lin Hao Qing (Xiao Shun Yao), something she is loath to do.&nbsp;

Forced together by an unusual fate, Yun He and Chang Yi draw inevitably closer. Realizing she has come to love him, Yun He refuses to bend Chang Yi’s will to that of the Princess, but in giving him his freedom, will she be forced to sacrifice her own?

Adapted from the novel “The Story of the Shark” by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang, “The Blue Whisper” is a 2022 Chinese fantasy romance drama directed by Chu Yui Bun.

The Blue Whisper

☙Careless Whisper❧

Tencent, Mango TV

Chen Xiao Qian (Zhao Lu Si) has dedicated her entire life to making her dream of becoming a well-respected screenwriter come true. Standing on the production set of the sweeping drama she penned through endless blood, sweat, and tears, Xiao Qian can hardly believe what she’s seeing: her work, come to life! Proud of the effort she put into creating this epic tale, Xiao Qian expects things on-set to go quickly and smoothly. But all her high-hopes are soon crushed as her script falls under the critical scrutiny of both the cast and crew.

Hurt by the harshness of her peers, Xiao Qian vows to prove herself but things don’t go the way she planned. Mysteriously transported into the pages of her own story, Xiao Qian has now become the Third Princess, Chen Qian Qian, an insignificant side character with a horrible reputation and a short lifespan. Desperate to change her fate, Xiao Qian vows to do whatever it takes to ensure her survival. But the journey ahead won't be easy, especially not after she catches the attention of both the arrogant and manipulative prince, Han Dong, and the impossibly perfect Minister of Education, Pei Heng.

Wandering through a world of her own making, Xiao Qian is desperate, not only to survive, but to keep her heart intact as she tries to find her way back home. Will her efforts be enough or will she be stuck in this story forever?

An unexpected adventure across the universes, The Romance of Tiger and Rose is a 2020 fantasy romance drama directed by Cha Chuen Yee.

The Romance of Tiger and Rose

Mango TV

As the reign of the Ming Dynasty’s Jiajing Emperor approaches its end, trouble finds its way into the palace. Funds which had been set aside for the repairs of the river in Yangzhou, have disappeared. Commissioned by the emperor to investigate the incident, Lu Yi (Allen Ren), of the Jing Yi Wei, is determined to find those responsible and bring them to justice. But he’s not working this case alone.

A talented constable in the secret police, Yuan Jin Xia (Tan Song Yun), is an obvious choice when it comes to assisting Lu Yi on the case. There’s just one problem, the hot-tempered constable has encountered Lu Yi in the past and the disagreement that followed is not one either has forgotten. Despite their less-than-pleasant past, the two must work together to find those responsible for the missing government funds.

Putting their differences aside Lu Yi and Jin Xia learn to get along, making them a formidable team. As they dig deeper into the case, their feelings for each other begin to take root, eventually blossoming into a beautiful relationship. But all that comes crashing down when Jin Xia uncovers a dark and disturbing truth about her past.

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Lan Se Shi, “Under the Power” is a 2019 historical mystery romance drama directed by Yin Tao.

Under the Power

The Powerful Team

Tencent

In the early 11th Century, the future of the Empire is in doubt after a damning painting of the Empress’ past life goes missing – threatening to undermine the Imperial family. Gu Qian Fan (Chen Xiao), the commander of an elite military unit, is dispatched to find the picture before it falls into the wrong hands. Meanwhile, Zhao Pan Er (Liu Yi Fei), a young woman who is on the trail of her missing fiancé, has also come to the Imperial capital in search of answers.

She has joined forces with two women whom she has saved from the jaws of despair: Song Yinzhang (Lin Yun) and Sun San Niang (Liu Yan). The latter was abandoned by her husband and barred from seeing her child, while the former was being abused by her philandering husband. The three women open a small tea house, which soon becomes the talk of the town, due to their diverse culinary, tea-making, and musical talents. Eventually, Zhao Pan Er and Gu Qian Fan’s paths cross. Although they initially mistrust one another, they start to realize that a closer relationship could be of mutual benefit. What will happen, however, when the romance begins to spark between them?

“A Dream of Splendor” is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Yang Yang.

A Dream of Splendor

The Teahouse of Dreams

During the reign of the Long Qing Emperor in the Ming Dynasty (the mid-1500s), Lin Shao Chun (Bai Lu) is the daughter of a once-powerful government official. But after being accused of embezzlement and corruption, her father – and the rest of the family – fell from grace. In an attempt to make ends meet, she joins a troupe of traveling performers – where she meets Sun Yu Lou (Wang Yi Zhe), the heir of a rich family. He falls in love with Lin Shao Chun at first sight. But she has no intention of remaining in the performing troupe. Instead, Lin Shao Chun intends to avenge those who wronged her family. She plans to join the civil service, and disguises herself as a man in order to take the necessary examinations.

Sun Yu Lou resolves to help her, although his family vehemently opposes at first. Regardless, the duo begins to form a close bond and eventually marry. However, when she discovers that a member of her husband’s family may have played a role in her own family’s fall, Lin Shao Chun finds herself at a crossroads...

“Song of Youth” is a 2021 Chinese period drama series that was directed by Gao Han and Bai Yun Mo.

Song of Youth

Serenade of Youth

A spunky young woman, doing her best to make her dreams come true, Gu An Xin (Zhao Lu Si) never expected her life to be anything other than ordinary. Working as a delivery-woman, An Xin spent her days zipping around the city, completely unaware that her life was about to take an unusual turn. But turn it did, the day she ran, quite literally, into a man by the name of Ling Yue (Liu Te).

The heir of a major corporation, Ling Yue was poised to take over the family business, until an unfortunate accident nearly cost him his life. Severely injured and left for dead, things for Ling Yue couldn’t get much worse. Or so he thought. Dragging himself onto the road, in search of help, Ling Yue ran directly into An Xin, or rather she ran into him. Terrified of what she’d just done, An Xin rushed Ling Yue to the hospital, only to find that not only was he badly injured, but also suffering from a case of amnesia. Unable to leave a memory-less Ling Yue stranded, An Xin invites him into her home, promising to do her best to nurse him back to health.

Polar opposites, An Xing and Ling Yue find living together to be difficult, at best; but time and patience brings about an unexpected change. Drawing ever closer, the two realize their feelings for each other have taken an unexpected turn, at least until Ling Yue’s memories return. Remembering who he is, will Ling Yue and An Xin really be able to find a way to live happily ever after?

Adapted from the web novel, “I Accidentally Picked Up a President” by Chun Feng Yi Du, “Please Feel At Ease Mr. Ling” is a 2021 romantic comedy drama directed by Zhong Qing.

Please Feel At Ease Mr. Ling

The Rabbit and Wolf Team

In a world ravaged by war, the four great nations, Jin, Yan, Liang and Qin, are ceaseless in their pursuit of power and ultimate domination. In the midst of this endless conflict, the nations of Jin and Yan clash, and the great house of Jin falls. Forced to flee, the Jin prince, He Xia (Sun Yi Zhou), and his brilliant military strategist, Bai Ping Ting (Angelababy) escape death. But fate is not on their side.

Separated during their exodus, He Xia makes his way to the Kingdom of Bai Lan to pursue revenge against the Kingdom of Jin. Meanwhile Bai Ping Ting finds herself at the mercy of Chu Bei Jie (Wallace Chung), the Jin army’s greatest general and the nation’s most beloved prince. Immediately recognized by the prince, as the girl he fell in love with years ago, Bai Ping Ting soon finds herself the object of her greatest enemy’s desire. 

Eventually recognizing Chu Bei Jie as the boy she once loved, Bai Ping Ting gives into the desires of her heart, setting into motion a complicated romance that pits the desires of the heart against the loyalties both have for their kingdoms. 

Directed by Ju Jue Liang, "General and I" is a 2017 romance drama based on the novel, "A Lonesome Fragrance Waiting to Be Appreciated" by Feng Nong.

General and I

The Lovebirds Team

In a land dominated by the mighty Wen clan, a young man named Wei Wu Xian (Xiao Zhan) strikes up an unconventional friendship with justice-loving Lan Wang Ji (Wang Yibo of boyband Uniq).

When the duo unexpectedly stumbles across evidence implicating the Wen clan’s chief in a plot to bring mayhem to the inhabitants of their land, Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji decide to intervene.

However, the pair’s attempts to foil the Wen clan boss’s wicked plans go wrong. In the confusion that follows, Wei Wu Xian disappears – with many fearing the worst for him.

Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian returns out of the blue. He is soon reunited with Lan Wang Ji, just as a spate of mysterious murders has broken out. The duo joins forces once more to investigate, determined not to fail this time…

Can the pair get to the bottom of the intrigue? Will they solve the murder cases? And just who is the dastardly secret figure pulling the strings behind the evildoings now blighting the land?

This drama is based on the hit novel “Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation,” by BL author Mo Xiang Tong Xiu – the writer of “Scum Villain.”

“The Untamed” is a 2019 Chinese drama directed by Steve Cheng and Chan Ka Lam.

The Untamed

Working as an assistant chef at the Zijing Hotel, Gu Sheng Nan (Zhao Lu Si) was a woman well on her way to making her dreams come true. Well situated, in a job that she loved, she was free to express herself through her food, as she sharpened her skills as a chef. In addition to having a great job, she was happily settled in her secret relationship with the hotel’s head chef. Convinced they were destined to build a beautiful life together, Sheng Nan was devastated the day she caught her boyfriend cheating.&nbsp;

As if breaking up with her boyfriend wasn’t bad enough, Sheng Nan soon learns that she may soon be out of a job, thanks to the hotel’s impending acquisition. To make matters worse, an unfortunate misunderstanding lands her on the wrong side of her soon-to-be boss, the sharp-tongued CEO, Lu Jin (Lin Shen).&nbsp;

A business prodigy, Lu Jin isn’t afraid to make the tough decisions. Ready to condemn the Zijing Hotel, Lu Jin changes his mind after a happy accident brings one of Sheng Nan’s dishes his way. A hardcore foodie, Lu Jin is impressed with Sheng Nan’s skill as a chef and readily recognizes her talent. Sharing a love of food, this unlikely pair begins to form an unexpected bond that leads them to a place neither of them ever expected to be.&nbsp;

A delicious tale full of good food and sweet romance, “Dating in the Kitchen” is a 2020 romantic comedy directed by Chen Chang.

Dating in the Kitchen

The Ideal Chemistry

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

Ancient China is being torn apart by a bitter feudal that pits the Northern Wei dynasty against the Southern Liang. With help from the Liang general and his formidable 19-year-old son Lin Shu (Hu Ge), the Liang secure a famous victory over the Wei. But treachery – rather than rewards – await the Lin family. A treacherous plot undermines the family, and many members are ruthlessly massacred.

Lin Shu escapes, but is poisoned. With his life in danger, a healer gives him an antidote that radically reduces his strength and robs him of his fighting powers. The antidote also leaves him looking very different. He assumes the name Mei Chang Su and begins on the long path to revenge. The journey brings him into contact with the Emperor’s son and unfavored Prince Jing (Wang Kai), whose brothers are locked in a vicious battle for the Imperial throne. He is also reunited with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a fearsome female general who does not want to be married off to a controlling husband. Will Lin Shu get what he is after? And will the truth of his identity ever come to light?

“Nirvana in Fire” is a 2015 Chinese drama series that was directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

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