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  • Between Love and Frost

    #1

    Historical, Romance
    Han Leyao, Wang Junhao
    Chu Minghui, having survived a massacre orchestrated by her gold-digging stepfather who seized her family’s fortune and murdered her loved ones, changed her name and identity to seek revenge. To achieve her goal, she entered into a contractual relationship with the influential Young Marshal, agreeing to help him assassinate his younger brother, Gu Tongpei. Through numerous encounters,...
  • Wild Ambition Bloom

    #2

    Historical, Business, Drama
    Rayzha Alimjan, Tony Yang
    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...
  • Be Her Resilience

    #3

    Historical, Business, Family
    Wang Yifei, Peng Yaqi
    Set against the backdrop of Republican-era Yuncheng, the story follows two sisters of vastly different origins, Song Jiayu and Huo Ran, who are forced into the vortex of a family conspiracy and struggle to survive. From opposition to alliance, they outwit powerful forces through business strategies and strike back step by step with underworld tactics. In the end, they not only unmask...
  • Voyage to HaiHun

    #4

    Historical, Fantasy
    Mao Zijun, Huang Riying, Geng Yeting
    Wang Heng, a disheartened man from the modern world, unexpectedly finds himself in the Western Han dynasty, where he encounters De Jiu—a heroine who looks exactly like his ex-girlfriend. Carrying the memories of his real life, Wang Heng befriends the cheerful Prince Liu He. Through misunderstandings and challenges, the two become close friends, while De Jiu joins them as a trusted...
  • The Dauntless Youths

    #5

    Historical, Youth, Romance
    Li Zhuozhao, Zhang Kangle, Yu Jiwei
    The King of Shangshan, gravely ill and obsessed with finding the legendary “Elixir of Immortality,” commands the vassal states to send their sons to court and form a Crown Prince Battalion tasked with seeking the medicine. At its core are four very different youths: Jiang Wenhuan, the unruly “troublemaker”; Kunwu, a downtrodden slave with a hidden past; Chong Yibiao, a warrior...
  • Dangerous Love

    #6

    Historical, Romance
    Gao Mingchen, Han Leyao
    9
    To avenge his father, Xu Beisheng acknowledges the enemy as his “father” and infiltrates the Governor’s side. When he learns of the arranged marriage between the Xu and Zhou families, he deliberately draws close to Zhou Menghuan to sabotage it—only to find himself falling for her in the process. Once the truth is exposed, Zhou Menghuan hardens her heart, turning dark and marrying...
  • Be Not Meant to Be

    #7

    Historical, Romance
    Li Mozhi, Dai Gaozheng
    10
    Ye Nanzhao, a woman in the Republican era who, after being betrayed by her ex-husband and losing her beloved daughter, is abducted while seeking justice. Forced to assume the identity of a deceased woman, she becomes the second concubine of the wealthy Lu family. By a twist of fate, her treacherous ex-husband ends up as the family’s new son-in-law. To make matters worse, the woman...
  • Spring Rewritten

    #8

    Historical, Romance, Suspense
    Bian Tianyang, Ji Shuyi
    The daughter of a wealthy merchant, Zhao Chunman, infiltrates the Yuchun Opera House to avenge her father's death but is tragically killed by Zhou Chi, the second-in-command of the Yi Gang. When time resets, Chunman realizes that events seem different. To uncover the truth behind her father’s death and change her own fate, she repeatedly faces life-altering choices, strategizing step...
  • Stealing Heart

    #9

    Historical, Romance
    Zhang Yijie, Zhong Lili
    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...
  • Rosefinch

    #10

    Suspense, Thriller, Historical
    Wan Qian, Qin Junjie, Lin Lexuan
    In 1929, a bizarre double murder case involving a closet shocked Shanghai. Soon after, the killer struck again, claiming the lives of several dance hall girls. Forensic expert Xia Mo and shrewd detective Tang Zhenyun unexpectedly uncovered a far more sinister and darker truth behind the crimes—a web of power and carnal exploitation, where the murdered girls were mere playthings destined...
  • Destiny Switch

    #11

    Suspense, Fantasy
    Dai Gaozheng, He Ziyi, Fan Wei
    The time mage Luo Jie unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of A-Lang, the illegitimate son of the richest man, with the power to transform his will into a time pocket watch. In order to uncover the truth behind the original A-Lang's death, he becomes entangled in the Qian Gang's power struggles, crossing paths with Inspector Ye Sijia and the mischievous Xiao Qi. However, multiple...
  • In the Name of Blossom

    #12

    Historical, Romance, Business
    Yang Zi, Li Xian
    6.8
    In the bustling capital of Chang'an, the Fangyuan Garden thrived with endless streams of visitors, its gates never free of crowds. Despite constant obstruction from County Princess Li Youzhen, it stood unshaken. When envoys from across the land gathered in the empire, He Weifang, the garden's mistress, was entrusted with a critical task—amidst snow and wind, she unveiled a breathtaking...
  • Girls Fighting Fate

    #13

    Historical, Romance
    Victor Huang, Richards Wang, Guan Chang
    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...
  • The Litchi Road

    #14

    Historical, Drama
    Lei Jiayin, Yue Yunpeng
    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...
  • A Love Never Lost

    #15

    Action, Drama, War
    Li Xian, Jessie Li, Wei Daxun
    8
    After the Gengzi misfortune, the land of China was full of devastation, and young people with aspirations rose to save their country. Liangxiang, Yang Kaizhi, Li Renjun became the first group of progressive youths to study in the Japanese cadet school, and met the revolutionary exiles Yu Tianbai and Qiu Hong on the cruise ship, from then on the five people’s fates were closely linked....
  • Madam

    #16

    Romance, Fantasy
    Xiao Yu, Chen Jianyu
    During the Republican era in China, the young heiress of a wealthy family was exterminated. Twenty years later, she became the First Lady of Mo City. Amidst her quest for revenge, she formed blood pacts with an arrogant long prince and a cunning water loong, who became her bodyguards and secretly fell in love with her. Later, a handsome detective joined the pursuit of the First Lady's...
  • Too Late to Love

    #17

    Historical, Romance
    Pan Yihong, An Siyu
    In the early years of the Republic of China, Lin Xingran, a medical student returning from abroad, comes home to find her mother tragically murdered. Determined to uncover the truth and take revenge, she infiltrates the household of the prime suspect, the wealthy Master Fang, by posing as a family doctor. Unexpectedly, Master Fang is soon found dead, and Lin Xingran becomes the prime...
  • Accidental Firing

    #18

    Romance, Drama
    Deng Kai, Tan Yanyan
    Lu Yan, who has endured humiliation and carried a heavy burden for ten years before returning for revenge. His plan is disrupted by Mu Lan, and Lu Yan’s thirst for vengeance grows stronger. However, he soon discovers that her target is not him, but his father, Lu Changhe. The two initially aim to kill each other but eventually form an alliance to uncover the truth behind Lu Changhe’s...
  • Burning Passion

    #19

    Romance, Historical
    Zhu Jintong, Li Jiulin
    Many years ago, Shen Qingru's mother was drowned by the clan leader for adultery. Branded as the daughter of a "harlot," Shen Qingru grew up numb to the pain and humiliation inflicted upon her by the townspeople, carrying the resentment of her late mother. Until one day, the "mute" Shen Cheng appeared—two souls bound by both salvation and destruction. The fragile line of "siblings"...
  • The Glory

    #20

    Historical, Romance
    Chen Duling, Xin Yunlai
    8.2
    Zhuang Hanyan, abandoned and raised in the southern countryside since childhood, eventually returns to the Zhuang family in the capital, attracting the attention of Fu Yunxi. Fu Yunxi is afflicted with a strange illness and seeks to marry a woman of both virtue and talent to entrust his family and friends. Zhuang Hanyan, with her exceptional courage and kind heart, becomes his ideal...
  • Sadistic Love

    #21

    Romance
    Dai Gaozheng, Guan Yue, Hu Yiyao
    6.7
    He lianzheng, who deeply loves his stepsister He Anran but witnesses her father imprisoning his mother, leading to her death. Five years later, Helian Zheng returns as a warlord, capturing his stepfather and forcibly marrying his stepsister to avenge his mother. Mo Yutang, who relied on Helian Zheng in childhood, became crippled because of him. Years later, they reunite, but behind...
  • Kill My Sins

    #22

    Historical, Suspense
    Liu Shishi, Shawn Dou
    8.3
    The wandering physician Ye Ping'an arrives in the divine capital of Luoyang while investigating a mysterious old case. However, a series of bizarre and sinister medical visits earns her the reputation of a witch doctor. Clever and manipulative, she is shunned and feared by everyone. Meanwhile, Yuan Shaocheng, a deputy minister at the Dali Temple, is ostracized as a "dirty rat" due to...
  • Back for You

    #23

    Action, Romance, Suspense
    Wang Anyu, Angelababy
    7
    In the early Republic of China era, Ale is being hunted by a ruthless gang and finds himself on the brink of death. At that moment, he is saved by a mysterious woman, Luna, who appears out of nowhere. However, Luna is seriously injured and falls into a coma. When Ale tries to investigate her identity, he finds no record of her existence. Hoping to wake his savior, he begins reading...
  • Perfect Match

    #24

    Romance, Historical
    Lu Yuxiao, Wang Xingyue, Wu Xuanyi
    8.3
    During the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, Madam Li set off for Bianjing to reunite with her second daughter, Fuhui, in search of good matches for her four unmarried daughters. Life in Bianjing, however, was not easy, and the Li family had to pull together and return to their old business to make ends meet, while also looking for suitable husbands with both talent...
  • Under the Moonlight

    #25

    Historical, Suspense, Romance
    Hu Bingqing, Zhai Zilu
    7.5
    Luo Shu, whose fate has been full of hardships and who, despite being mired in adversity, bravely seeks to save herself, encounters Qi Menglin, a spirited young man who is determined to explore the world. Together, they stand side by side, facing the storms and solving cases. Many of the cases they investigate involve women, and whenever they encounter a pitiful woman in the case, they...
  • Riverside Code at Qingming Festival

    #26

    Historical, Suspense
    Zhang Songwen, Bai Baihe
    8
    During the Northern Song Dynasty, in a corner of Que'er Alley in Bianliang City, lived a family of five with vastly different personalities: Zhao Bu-you, Wen Yue, and their household. Zhao Bu-you was a low-ranking clerk in the Court of Judicial Review, content with leading a simple life, while his wife, Wen Yue, was determined to buy land and property. Despite their frequent quarrels,...
  • The Legend of Taotie

    #27

    Historical, Romance, Fantasy
    An Yuexi, Wang Youshuo
    5.5
    In the city of Wuxia within the Great Liang Kingdom, Tianxiang Tower is a place so renowned for its delicacies that even the most powerful nobles and officials are willing to go to great lengths to taste its cuisine. Tianxiang Tower is home to two legendary figures: the enchanting and stunningly beautiful young proprietress, Zhu Chengbi, whose culinary skills are unmatched, and the...
  • Blossom

    #28

    Historical, Romance
    Meng Ziyi, Li Yunrui
    8.5
    Dou Zhao, who lost her mother at a young age, becomes disillusioned with love and familial affection due to the hardships and upheavals in her life. Facing challenges such as scheming stepmothers and safeguarding her family’s assets, she retreats to a remote estate, dedicating herself to learning and self-reliance. On a stormy night, she encounters Song Mo, disguised as a merchant...
  • Brocade Odyssey

    #29

    Historical, Romance
    Tan Songyun, Zheng Yecheng
    8.6
    During the late Tang Dynasty, the beauty of Shu Jin (Shu silk) was known throughout the world, and it was highly sought after by nobles and wealthy families. In the military, it could even be used as a form of payment, with "every inch of silk worth its weight in gold," making it the focus of intense competition among various factions. Beneath the prosperity of the Shu Jin industry...
  • Deep Lurk

    #30

    War, Suspense, Thriller
    Cheng Yi, Ying Er
    8.5
    During the Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese army, aiming to secure control over Changsha, activated "Black Butler," a strategic agent who had been covertly stationed in China for 15 years, to execute a long-planned deception strategy. Yun Muzhi, a member of the Chinese Communist underground, was killed while investigating "Black Butler." Yun Hongshen, unaware of his father's true identity,...
  • The Story of Pearl Girl

    #31

    Historical, Romance, Business
    Zhao Lusi, Liu Yuning, Daddi Tang
    7.9
    In Hepu, a pearl-harvesting slave named Duanwu escapes from the human-devouring pearl field during the Dragon Boat Festival, overcoming countless obstacles. She crosses paths with a Western merchant, Yan Zijin, and the gentle scholar, Zhang Jinran. Joining Yan’s caravan, she pushes forward, reaching closer to the dazzling world of gemstones. However, on the journey through the northwest,...
  • Dark Night and Dawn

    #32

    Suspense, Drama, Crime
    Chen Zheyuan, Nie Yuan
    8
    In 1943, a shocking explosion case in Shanghai brought together Lu Zhengyang, an underground Communist Party member, and Lin Shaobai, a former police officer. Both men demonstrated their unique skills during this initial encounter. Six years later, after the liberation of Shanghai, Lu Zhengyang became a key figure in the city’s public security bureau’s anti-espionage unit. Faced...
  • Are You the One

    #33

    Historical, Romance, Drama
    Zhang Wanyi, Wang Churan
    8.2
    The clever and decisive Liu Miantang, as the first lord of Yangshan, led the people of Yangshan to punish the wicked, promote goodness, and uphold justice. However, he suffered serious injuries under the attack of various evil forces and was rescued by Cui Xingzhou, the Prince of Huaiyang. When Liu Miantang woke up, she had no memory of Yangshan, mistaking Cui Xingzhou for her husband...
  • A Lonely Hero's Journey

    #34

    Suspense, War
    Joseph Zeng, Zhang Songwen, Chen Duling
    7
    Gu Yizhong, a young man from the prominent Gu family in Suzhou, returns to China after studying architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. After the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War, he and his girlfriend, Xiao Ruotong, join the Chinese Communist Party's underground organization. However, after a failed rescue mission, all the contact points of the Suzhou underground organization...
  • Snow Fall

    #35

    Fantasy, Romance, Historical
    Vengo Gao, Ouyang Nana
    7.8
    In the midst of chaotic warfare, Shen Zhiheng, a renowned figure in Haidong City who remains steadfast in his principles and cares deeply for the people, becomes a target for assassination after rejecting an alliance with the Haidong Army. He is saved on a snowy night by Mi Lan, a blind girl, intertwining their destinies. To investigate Shen Zhiheng, the Haidong Army collaborates with...
  • Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West

    #36

    Historical, Thriller, Suspense
    Yang Xuwen, Yang Zhigang
    6.5
    In the year 712 AD, Emperor Ruizong of Tang changed the era name to Yanhe. The Tang Dynasty remained prosperous, but beneath the flourishing surface, crises loomed, and a storm was brewing. Various forces took the opportunity to stir, leading to a surge in strange cases among the populace. What mysterious and eerie puzzles will Lu Lingfeng, the Assistant Minister of the Dali Temple,...
  • Her Disguise

    #37

    Romance, Suspense
    Yang Yeming, Feng Wanhe
    A just and intelligent medical student, Lin Mange, infiltrates the Lu family to avenge the mysterious and tragic death of her friend Lan Lan, becoming the fiancée of the eldest young master. However, she is secretly discovered by the cunning second young master, Lu Haoran, leading to a series of torment and counterattacks. During her interactions with Lu Haoran, she becomes attracted...
  • Lost Identity

    #38

    War, Suspense
    Huang Jingyu, Xin Zhilei
    In 1945, as the end of the War of Resistance approaches, the Japanese army secretly transports a large number of gas bombs to China. Military intelligence ace agent Ou Xiao'an is injured while escaping from the gas research institute "810" and is unexpectedly saved by fellow agent Qin Moqing. Upon waking, he discovers that he has lost nearly four years of his memory. In the process...
  • The Princess Royal

    #39

    Historical, Fantasy, Romance
    Zhao Jinmai, Zhang Linghe
    8
    Princess Li Rong of the Da Xia Dynasty and the current Grand Chancellor Pei Wenxuan journey back to their youthful years in their dreams. They transform from enemies to close confidants, and from confidants to lovers. Trusting and supporting each other, they finally mend their broken relationship, embarking on their ventures together, uncovering the truth together, and ultimately discovering...
  • The Warrior

    #40

    Romance, Suspense, Thriller
    Xiao Yu, Xu Ruihao
    Set against the backdrop of Jiangcheng during the Republican era of China, the story follows Yan Yumo, a Communist intelligence agent from a family of calligraphers and painters. After infiltrating the Nationalist Party, she meets Gu Xincheng, a resourceful young man in Jiangcheng. The two navigate through various forces, using traditional calligraphy and painting techniques to unravel...
  • Heroes

    #41

    Historical, Drama
    Qin Junjie, Liu Yuning, Huang Mengying
    7
    In the late Qing Dynasty, amidst social turmoil, within the depths of the imperial palace, the secret map stored in the Wenyuan Pavilion is stolen, sparking a frenzy among various factions vying for the treasure that could alter the course of history. In response, Men Sandao, a former imperial guard, is dispatched by the Imperial Household Department to retrieve the map and uncover...
  • In the Name of the Brother

    #42

    Suspense, Political, Historical
    Qin Hao, Yang Mi
    In the spring and summer of 1945, Communist intelligence operative Song Zhuowen successfully infiltrated the Harbin Special Service Division of the puppet Manchukuo regime. Utilizing his exceptional deductive skills and meticulous approach, Song gained the admiration of his superiors while also drawing jealousy and covert hostility from his colleagues. In order to uncover the location...
  • Shooting Stars

    #43

    War, Suspense, Drama
    Li Xian, Ren Min, Zhou You
    8.3
    During the war, Shao Yi, who came from a family of senior Kuomintang officials, was about to join the navy and realise his dream of becoming a ship's captain. But an unexpected trip to Shanghai changed Shao Yi's life forever. He changes his name to Xia Jicheng and becomes a junior police officer in a rundown police station. It is here that Xia Jicheng meets two of the most important...
  • Five Kings of Thieves

    #44

    Wuxia, Action, Fantasy
    Darren Wang, Ren Min
    8
    In the early years of the Republic of China, warlords were in power and the country was in chaos. The mysterious treasure, Yu Tai Zhu, which was being pursued by thousands of people, appeared in the world. It was rumored that it contained clues to the "Five Elements Holy Cauldron," which symbolized the emperor's throne. With the Yu Tai Zhu and the "Holy Cauldron" at the center, a storm...
  • War of Faith

    #45

    Historical, Political, War
    Wang Yibo, Li Qin
    8
    In Shanghai in 1930, Wei Ruolai, an ordinary employee of the Central Bank of the Kuomintang, gradually earns the appreciation of senior advisor Shen Tunan due to his outstanding work ability. During this process, Wei Ruolai witnesses numerous instances of corruption and darkness within the Kuomintang's financial sector. Lost and depressed, Communist Party member Shen Jinzhen illuminates...
  • In Blossom

    #46

    Historical, Romance, Suspense
    Ju Jingyi, Liu Xueyi
    8.1
    In the city of He Yang, where sin reigns, Pan Yue, admired by many women for his charm, marries the universally despised Yang Caiwei. On their wedding day, Yang Caiwei is murdered, and the prime suspect is Pan Yue. However, Yang Caiwei miraculously returns from the dead, assuming the fierce persona of "evil woman" Shangguan Zhi, determined to expose Pan Yue's true nature. As they bravely...
  • Yongan Dream

    #47

    Historical, Romance, Fantasy
    Ouyang Nana, Xu Zhengxi, Sun Jian
    7.5
    In the capital city of Yong An, the collapse of the West City Canal leads to the sudden downfall of Shangshu Shen Wenqi, the official in charge of the project, who finds himself imprisoned overnight. With the nest overturned, the two daughters of the Shen family, Shen Mei and Shen Zhen, also fall into dire straits. Particularly, the younger daughter, Shen Zhen, who has been sheltered...
  • Palms on Love

    #48

    Romance, Drama
    Li Ruotian, Wang Yunhan
    9
    Young General Xue Dongfeng (played by Li Ruotian) returned from the front upon hearing the news of his father's death, taking up the position of commander-in-chief. To his astonishment, he discovered that his fiancée, Ji Lianyun, had married his father as a concubine just five days before! Xue Dongfeng believed that Ji Lianyun had betrayed him and subjected her to harsh humiliation....
  • White Cat Legend

    #49

    Historical, Suspense, Comedy
    Ding Yuxi, Zhou Qi
    8.9
    In the Tang Dynasty, during the reign of Wu Zetian, the Da Li Si was in charge of the most important cases in the country. At a night banquet at the Tang Palace, Li Bing is appointed as the Young Master of the Da Li Si by the empress. Under the leadership of Li Bing, Chen Shi, Wang Qi, Ali Baba, Cui Bei and Sun Bao are able to clear the "fog" of the divine capital, fighting against...
  • Roses & Guns

    #50

    Romance
    Dai Yanni, Dai Gaozheng
    7
    When the iron-willed young marshal falls for a captivating female spy with a penchant for fishing, their forbidden love conceals a long-buried old case. Will it lead to an ultimate showdown, or will they join forces for revenge? A seductive yet perilous romance is about to unfold...
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