After being falsely accused of a scandal that ruins her reputation, noblewoman Fu Tingyun escapes with the help of salt smuggler Zhao Ling. Together, they expose government corruption and navigate the treacherous world of court politics. As they seek justice and uncover the truth behind her past, their bond deepens, leading them to a new beginning.
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Luo Lingyu, a fallen noblewoman, travels to Yuezhou with her sister to seek refuge. On the way, she rescues a destitute man but later forces him to jump overboard due to societal norms. Unaware that the Lu family's third young master is the man she pushed into the water, she tries to win his favor—only to be repeatedly thwarted. He watches her struggle, exposing her every move, yet when she turns to someone else, he refuses to let her go!
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strong shared themes: costume drama and historical fiction
Feng Yi, disguised as a man, and Sima Qi start as rivals but eventually join forces to challenge Madam Le and work together to improve and transform Fengyao City.
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strong shared themes: based on web novel and costume drama
As the Great Ning Dynasty falls into turmoil, Pei Shenzhi manipulates the late emperor’s edict to place Ning Jinyi on the throne as a puppet ruler. Though she appears obedient, Ning Jinyi secretly builds her power and pushes for reform. Impressed by her intelligence, Pei Shenzhi becomes entangled in her rise as she purges the court.
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strong shared themes: costume drama and historical fiction
Hua Fusheng is a young man who's innocent and obsessed with medicine. He uses unconventional methods that both endear and frighten the townspeople. He is wrongly accused of murder after the death of Bai Yi. Clues left behind by his mentor seem to point to a mysterious "Sacred Book." At the same time, Wen Jue, the daughter of Liangzhou city lord, and Gu Tian, an inheritor of the performing arts, get drawn into the mystery. The three of them head to Liangzhou to investigate. Wen Jue uses her family's influence to help Hua Fusheng open a clinic, while Gu Tian's quick wit aids them in gathering intel. As Hua Fusheng heals the poor, he hunts for the truth, but strange events unfold, and the puzzle deepens. Unknown to him, his arrival has already stirred hidden forces in Liangzhou...
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shared themes: costume drama and historical fiction
Su Leyu, a noblewoman marries Yin Changyan, the prince who seized the throne, and gets caught in palace intrigue. Committed to a vision of equality, Su Leyu uncovers the truth behind the coup and teams up with Yin Changyan to overthrow the old regime and transform the kingdom.
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The smart and witty Wei Yingluo enters the palace as a seamstress to find the truth behind her older sister’s death. Believing the imperial guard Fucha Fuheng to be her sister's killer, Yingluo purposely attracts the attention of his sister the Empress Fucha, and is successfully transferred to Changchun Palace as a maid. Over time, she learns that the Fucha siblings are honest and kind-hearted people, and also develops romantic affections for Fuheng.
A talented and kind chef, Ling Xiaoxiao, is accepted into the delicacy role of chef in an Imperial palace thanks to the appreciative appetite of the Crown Prince, Zhu Shoukui. Set on becoming the best Imperial Chef, with the Prince's help, Ling tries to navigate the pitfalls of palace life while remaining true to her goals in the face of forbidden love.
In the early years of China's reform and opening-up, five law school graduates—Chen Yizhong, Yu Gaoyuan, Lu Zeming, Xia Yingjie, and Zhang Lihui—embarked on diverse careers within the judicial system.
Zheng Shuyi, a reporter who excels at her job and is determined to land a front-page story, has tried very hard to earn an exclusive interview with top financial executive Shi Yan. Their love story then blossoms due to a mistake. Zheng Shuyi has written numerous reports through her in-depth research of various industries while Shi Yan is constantly looking for socially responsible start-ups to invest in as he hopes to give back to society as much as he can. Shi Yan finds that Zheng Shuyi's opinions conveyed through her reports coincide with his own, so he agrees to let her write a series of reports on their company. The two eventually open up new opportunities in their career and also find love.
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