In 1939, Shanghai intelligence agent Gu Yangshan abducted Joseph Lee, a blind cryptography expert and his former Oxford classmate, in an attempt to force him to abandon his work of developing cryptographic systems for the Japanese army. Ding Yi, a minor actor from the Chaosheng Theatre Troupe, had originally been hired by the fearful Joseph Lee to impersonate him but unexpectedly found...
During the Tang Dynasty, Li Shande is deceived by his colleagues and transformed from a mere inspector into the "Litchi Courier." He is compelled to accept a deadly mission: to deliver fresh lychees from Lingnan to Chang'an to celebrate the birthday of Consort He. The lychee's freshness deteriorates rapidly—its color changes after one day, its fragrance fades after two days, and its...
The story unfolds during the "isolated island" period in Macau between 1942 and 1945, amidst the turmoil of World War II. After the fall of Hong Kong in December 1941, Macau became a vital hub for the exchange of strategic materials and international intelligence, thrust into the spotlight. Although the Portuguese colonial government claimed neutrality, it allowed the Japanese spy agency...
Huang Yaoshi and Ouyang Feng, two eccentric newcomers to the martial world—one carefree as an immortal, the other innocent as a child. As both allies and adversaries, embodying both righteousness and villainy, they disrupt the established order of the martial arts realm, unleashing a storm of unpredictable chaos in a turbulent era.
In 1916, Chu Shaohua marries Chen Dashun, the eldest son of the Chen family pharmacy, to save her brother Chu Shaozhong. With her integrity and sharp business skills, she earns the trust of the Chen patriarch and becomes the pharmacy’s manager. After the sudden deaths of Chen Dashun and his father, Chen Ershun inherits the shop but squanders its wealth, leaving the business on the...
Shen Jiangli, the pure and kind-hearted legitimate daughter of the Shen family. On her wedding night, she is schemed against and ends up consummating the marriage with the second young master Lu Jingming, not her intended groom. She is then falsely accused and confined to the ancestral hall. While giving birth, she nearly dies but is rescued—only for her son Yanyan to be born with...
Wen Su, who was investigating the flood, unexpectedly saved Chen Baoyin, a rural girl from a poor family who was about to be sacrificed to the River God. To pay for her mother's medical treatment, Baoyin voluntarily left home and, after several twists and turns, was sold as a servant to the Wen family. Meanwhile, Wen Su, despite becoming a top scholar, suddenly saw his family fall on...
The innkeeper Ai Sixi, a staunch celibacy advocate, finds herself targeted by the authorities as a "singlehood exemplar" due to an absurd lawsuit. To help her out of this predicament, Jing Kan, who owes Ai Sixi a debt of gratitude, is forced to marry her. What begins as a marriage of convenience, with both expecting to go their separate ways soon after, takes a dramatic turn when the...
The Netherworld serves as a nexus connecting the Divine Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Mortal World. All souls within it must cultivate diligently to attain reincarnation, with the results of their efforts determining the fate they may choose—be it in ancient or modern times, in the East or the West. Even the spirited Tong Feng is no exception. Through the cycles of rebirth, between...
Despite his fierce appearance, Gou Lingfeng is kind-hearted and determined to pursue his heroic dream. By a twist of fate, he ends up mastering forbidden martial arts and embarks on a journey across the martial world. Facing prejudice and hardships, he pushes forward toward his dream. Along the way, he meets Ma Yingdan, the “Hundred Flower Hero” from Poison Immortal Valley, and...
The reappearance of the peerless martial arts manual <em>Nine Yin True Sutra</em>, which sparks fierce battles across the martial world. A young girl, Jialan, unexpectedly becomes a “living map” to the manual’s whereabouts, pursued relentlessly by various factions. Along the way, she befriends top martial arts masters Huang Yaoshi, Ouyang Feng, Duan Zhixing, and Hong Qi. The greatest...
Duan Zhixing, crown prince of Dali, who flees an arranged marriage and bonds instantly with Beggar Sect disciple Hong Qi. A case of mistaken identity leads Yi Huo, a tribal girl, to believe Hong Qi is her betrothed, turning a mishap into fate. Through chance, Hong Qi masters powerful martial arts and rises to lead the Beggar Sect. But an old feud between their fathers drives the brothers...
In January 1940, Liang Shuo, an injured underground operative of the Chinese Communist Party, awoke in a blizzard-swept mountain, suffering from amnesia. Following clues, he arrived in Shanghai to uncover his identity but found himself ensnared by the Japanese, leading him to suspect he was part of the Military Bureau. Agents from Wang Puppet Regime's No. 76 also approached him, claiming...
Set in a virtual world, the drama tells the story of “laid-back emperor” Chen Xiaohua and his “AI fierce consort” Lady Xiao 2099, who join forces amid the political turmoil of the Chen Kingdom. Together, they outwit treacherous officials, fend off foreign enemies, and rewrite their destined paths, ultimately redeeming and empowering each other. In the series, Lady Xiao—armed...
During the Dacheng era. It follows Chen Yiqu, a low-ranking government clerk, and Yang Tao, a physician, who decide to divorce on their third wedding anniversary. Just as they are about to exchange their separation letters and part ways amicably, officers from the Surveillance Bureau storm in, detain them, and demand they surrender alleged treasonous correspondence. Overnight, the law-abiding...
Lin Chuning grew up in an orphanage, never knowing her birth parents, and considered her best friend Xiaorou her only family. When a wealthy businessman, driven by lust, cruelly took Xiaorou’s life in a fit of rage, Lin Chuning vowed revenge—but alone and powerless, she stood little chance. After discovering a keepsake that suggested Xiaorou might have been a long-lost child of...
The young girl Xiu Ju came from a poor family—her mother was bedridden with illness, and her elder brother and sister-in-law oppressed her relentlessly. Despite her hardships, she was clever and skillful. Every morning, she would go near the schoolhouse, selling small trinkets to earn money for her mother’s medicine while secretly listening to the lessons. There, she met the forthright...
A minor thirty-sixth-tier actress, An Ran, accidentally time-travels into a script while visiting a film set. To return to the modern era, the dramatic An Ran decides to "play the fool while secretly outsmarting others," only to become entangled in Yuwen Rui’s revenge plot while trying to save a doomed minor character. On the surface, they appear to be a loyal sidekick and a scheming...
