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A lush, emotionally charged historical drama where revenge and hidden identities keep you leaning in, even when the pacing lingers.

Created by

Yang Haiting

Genres

Drama

Starring

Wei Xiao, Liang Xuefeng, Wang Zexuan

Overview

Bai Chu, the daughter of a high-ranking general, is forced by the emperor to marry Prince Chen, despite longing for her lost childhood love. Unbeknownst to her, the marriage is part of Prince Chen’s plan to gain her family’s influence in his rivalry with Prince Qi. On their wedding night, an assassination plot by Prince Qi results in the deaths of Prince Chen and Bai Chu’s parents. Seeking revenge, Bai Chu infiltrates an assassin group under Prince Qi’s control, where a mysterious masked man repeatedly protects her.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, betrayal, power, love

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and sexual content. No swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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