She Is the Phoenix – Ma Qiuyuan, He Jianqi
She Is the Phoenix is a historical romance short drama directed by Wang Kai, starring Ma Qiuyuan, He Jianqi, Chang Zhekuan, and Li Jiatong in leading roles.
Adapted from the novel "Cheng Luan / 乘鸾" by Zhi Zhi, the story follows Shen Yu, a general's daughter skilled in martial arts, who gets a second chance at life after a tragic defeat. Disguised as a man to uncover the truth and avenge her father, she meets and falls for Xie Tingzhou, heir to the Northern Lin principality. Together, they unravel a conspiracy, only to be drawn into a deadly battle for the throne.
Details

English Title: She Is the Phoenix
Chinese Title: 迎凤归
Genre: Historical, Romance
Episodes: 28
Duration: 12 min.
Director: Wang Kai
Screenwriter: Feng Rui
Released Date: 2025-07-22
Broadcast Website: WeTV
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Synopsis
Shen Yu, a skilled martial artist and daughter of a military family, whose fate is rewritten by a devastating military defeat. Given a second chance, she vows to uncover the truth and avenge her father. Disguised as a man while investigating the case, she meets and falls in love with Xie Tingzhou, the heir to the Northern Lin principality. Together, they work to overturn the old case, only to become entangled in a fierce struggle for the imperial throne.
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