Echoes of The Self – Chen Yao, Quan Yilun
Echoes of The Self is a historical romance drama directed by Wang Hui, starring Chen Yao and Quan Yilun, with He Fengtian, Cai Zhuoyin, Yao Zhuojun, Li Kaiwen, and Zhang Yuanyu in supporting roles.
The drama follows Zhou Ruoxi, who sacrifices her love for Prince Yan, Li Yan, to marry the Crown Prince and pursue power. On the verge of triumph, she is captured by Li Yan, who intends not revenge but redemption—only for both to fall into the Emperor’s trap and die. In her final moments, she vows never to repeat her mistakes. Miraculously reborn, Zhou Ruoxi seeks to protect Li Yan, only to face her greatest rival—her own past self.
Details
English Title: Echoes of The Self
Chinese Title: 照镜辞
Genre: Historical, Romance
Episodes: 22
Duration: 25 min.
Director: Wang Hui
Screenwriter: Cao Rusha
Released Date: 2025-09-19
Broadcast Website: Bilibili
Cast
Synopsis
Zhou Ruoxi, who, in pursuit of ambition, abandons her love for Prince Yan, Li Yan, and schemes her way into marrying the Crown Prince. Just as she is about to hold supreme power, Li Yan storms the palace under the banner of “cleansing the court and executing the treacherous empress,” capturing her in the imperial harem.
Yet, this act is not vengeance but his desperate attempt at redemption—he plans to take her away and start anew. Unexpectedly, they fall into the Emperor’s trap and die beneath the palace walls. In her final moments, Zhou Ruoxi realizes the gravity of her mistakes and vows that, if there is another life, she will never repeat them.
Miraculously, the story rewinds to the very beginning. This time, Zhou Ruoxi is determined to set things right and protect Li Yan—only to discover that her greatest rival is none other than her own self from three years ago.
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