Chinese historical dramas

Tags: Revenge, Smart Female Lead, Scheme, Strong Male Lead, Injustice, Hidden Identity, Identity Swap, Betrayal, Smart Male Lead, Family Relationship 

It tells the story of Xue Fang Fei, the daughter of a well-off county magistrate who lost everything after a major upheaval. Saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, she took on the identity of Jiang Li and returned to the capital. With the help of Duke Xiao Heng and others, she overcame numerous hardships, tirelessly fought against injustice, rescued her father, who had been wrongly imprisoned, assisted Xiao Heng in upholding justice, and protected the common people. 

Tags: Former Slave Female Lead, Jewelry Industry, Adapted From A Web Novel, Businesswoman Female Lead, Businessman Male Lead, Merchant Male Lead, Slave Female Lead, Age Gap [Real Life], Historical Fiction, Tang Dynasty 

In the early Tang Dynasty, a girl fishing for pearls in Hepu escaped from the pearl field in the Dragon Boat Festival to escape from suffering. At a critical moment, the poet Zhang Jin Ran came to help her escape. In order to figure out her past, Duan Wu joined the Su Te Hang merchant Yan Zi Jing's caravan and relied on her flexible mind to do a lot of jewelry business. She also gained a deep friendship with Yue Yun Xiu, the lady of Nianyu. (...)

Tags: Adapted From A Web Novel, Short Length Series, Hidden Identity, Web Series, Espionage, Suspense 

The story begins with the assassin Zhao Xiao Ren accepting the task of assassinating Jun Mo of Jasmine Villa. In order to get closer to the target, Zhao Xiao Ren pretends to be a bride and marries Jun Mo. They both have ulterior motives. They are perfunctory to each other on the surface but gradually develop feelings in their hearts.

Tags: Slow Burn Romance, Adapted From A Novel, Strong Male Lead, Slice Of Life, Smart Female Lead, Han Dynasty, Slight Comedy, Strong Female Lead, Family Relationship, Male Chases Female First 

Ling Bu Yi, the foster son of Emperor Wen and a talented & ruthless general of the Black Armour Army, was on a personal mission to uncover hidden truths about the past, which had led to the massacre of an entire city and of his clan when he met Cheng Shao Shang during a mission to apprehend a fugitive in a rural village. The young Cheng Shao Shang had been left behind because her parents had gone off to fight in the war. Neglected and uneducated, she had been a thorn in her aunt's and grandmother's side until the unexpected return of her parents after many years on the frontlines.

After a series of twists and turns, Cheng Shao Shang and Ling Bu Yi are engaged to be married by Imperial consent and decree. However, they still have many hurdles to overcome. Cheng Shao Shang, having been neglected and abandoned from a young age, has to learn to be a proper lady worthy of someone with Ling Bu Yi's status and is put under the tutelage of the Empress. Also, as someone who has her own mind and who prizes her personal freedom, being tied to Ling Bu Yi presents its own set of challenges.

Tags: Second Chance, Reincarnation, Smart Male Lead, Strong Female Lead, Smart Female Lead, Revenge, Flashback To Past, Slow Burn Romance, Manipulative Female Lead, Power Struggle 

As fate takes an unexpected turn, Jiang Xue Ning awakens in the body of her 18-year-old self, who has yet to enter the palace. Given another chance at life, she vows to live differently beyond the palace walls. Yet fate would not let her escape. She becomes entangled in the palace intrigues once again as Princess Le Yang’s study companion and disciple of Xie Wei, the well-respected imperial teacher and emperor’s advisor, who also happens to be the mastermind behind the heinous rebellion that leads to her demise.

Tags: Starting Over, Clan, Independent Female Lead, Strong Male Lead, Family Relationship, Drama, Entrepreneur Female Lead, Found Family, Separated Family, Brother-Sister Relationship 

A devastating tragedy of asset forfeiture suddenly befalls the Hua family. The men are forced into exile, leaving behind the women and children in dire straits. Hua Zhi, the young lady of the family, no longer stays low-key and steps up. She braves hardship and leads the women of her household to manage to avoid starvation and danger.

She transforms not only their lives but also the feared Commander of the Security Bureau, Gu Yan Xi, into her beloved "Mr. Yan". During these lively and heartwarming moments, Hua Zhi rises from a sheltered lady to the head of her family, leading her toward a brighter future.

Tags: Assassin Female Lead, Strong Female Lead, Martial Arts, Historical, Spy Female Lead, Death, Mystery, Action, Brothers' Relationship, Sword-fight 

The series tells the story of Yun Wei Shan, a spy longing for freedom, who infiltrates the Gong residence to complete a mission. In the eerie and treacherous Gong residence, she encounters love and friendship, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, and finds the determination to move forward. Together with the rebellious nobleman Gong Zi Yu, they grow and mature through their shared experiences.

Tags: Investigation, Childhood Sweethearts, Smart Female Lead, Smart Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Identity Swap, Body Swap, Mystery, Tragic Past, Murder 

In the sinful city of Heyang, very well-liked Pan Yue married Yang Caiwei, who was despised by everyone. However, Yang Caiwei was murdered on their wedding day. The suspected culprit was none other than Pan Yue. Reborn from death, Yang Caiwei became known as "wicked woman" Shangguan Zhi. She came back in a fierce attempt to expose Pan Yue's true colors. As they bravely confronted the Four Major Clans and uncovered many old cases, their hearts drew closer once more.

Tags: Slow Burn Romance, Lovers Separated, Master-Disciple Relationship, Arranged Marriage, Slight Romance, Older Man/Younger Woman, Historical, Hardworking Male Lead, Forbidden Love, Age Gap [Drama Life] 

Against the Cui family's protests, the Empress Dowager Regent changes the terms of Cui Shi Yi's betrothal. Her new fiance is the Emperor's sickly, young companion and the future Crown Prince, if he can survive long enough to come of age. Zhou Sheng Chen accepts Cui Shi Yi as his disciple to resolve lingering animosity between the royal family and the Cui family, and Cui Shi Yi suddenly finds herself leaving her sheltered life in the capital for Zhou Manor in the Western State.

Tags: Hidden Identity, Power Struggle, Smart Female Lead, Sibling Rivalry, Revenge, Nice Male Lead, Death, First Love, Adapted From A Novel, Stolen Identity 

The Northern Wei Dynasty was obliterated one night leaving behind the kindhearted Princess Feng Xin Er as an orphan. Although she escapes death, she accidentally enters her enemy's territory and she assumes the identity of Li Wei Young, the daughter of the Prime Minister. She suffers many hardships but eventually utilizes her wisdom and sense of justice to become a powerful woman as well as gaining a beautiful romance.

Tags: Arranged Marriage, Older Man/Younger Woman, Embroidery, Slow Burn Romance, Smart Female Lead, Harem, Adapted From A Novel, Strong Female Lead, Ming Dynasty, Cold Male Lead 

Set during the Ming Dynasty, the story revolves around the romance between General Xu Ling Yi and the concubine's daughter Shi Yi Niang, that starts from an arranged marriage. Despite being born with a low status, Shi Yi Niang is extremely assertive and believes that a woman's vision should not be limited to the household. She hopes to rely on her embroidery skills as a ticket to freedom.

Tags: Rich Family, Character Development, Arranged Marriage, Drama, Married Life, Independent Female Lead, Nice Male Lead, Difficult Childhood, Smart Female Lead, Civil Service 

Liu Yu Ru is the only legitimate daughter of a former cloth merchant living a stoic life with her mother in a household where they're mistreated despite their status. Due to a misunderstanding, she is married off to Gu Jiu Si, the notorious son of Yangzhou's wealthiest family, infamous for his idle lifestyle and indolent ways. At first, Gu Jiu Si does not like Liu Yu Ru, believing her to be calculating and scheming. As she settles into her new life, she begins to learn business from her welcoming mother-in-law while growing closer to Gu Jiu Si. 

Tags: Adapted From A Web Novel, Princess Female Lead, Political Marriage, Xia Dynasty, Historical Fiction, Marriage Of Convenience, Reincarnation, Time Altering, Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead 

Husband and wife for 30 years, yet nothing between them but power. In the end, it was hardly surprising that someone turned them against each other, leading them to die under each other’s schemes. However, when they woke up, they had actually returned to the year when they were 18 years old, returning to the most difficult time in their lives. So Pei Wen Xuan went to look for Li Rong. To be married again but with divorce in mind.

Tags: Strong Male Lead, Male Chases Female First, Hidden Identity, Love/Hate Relationship, Sassy Female Lead, Impulsive Female Lead, Runaway Bride, Possessive Male Lead, Jealousy, Love Triangle 

Hua Rong is about to set sail on a heroic adventure she’s often dreamt about, only to be kidnapped by the notorious pirate, Qin Shang Cheng, who is set on making her his bride, willing or not. After many failed attempts, Rong successfully flees her island prison and its sea monster. She then encounters the young prince, Jin Yi Wen, who falls for her at first sight. Meanwhile, Shang Cheng, equally smitten with Rong, is fast on her trail, vowing to recapture his lost treasure.

Tags: Arranged Marriage, Smart Male Lead, Cold Man/Warm Woman, Political Intrigue, Love At First Sight, Female Chases Male First, Tsundere, Character Development, Clingy Female Lead, Spoiled Female Lead 

A notorious general and an aristocrat's daughter hold each other's hands to spend a lifetime together while protecting what's precious to them. Shen Jin grew up as the unfavored daughter of a royal family concubine. The emperor decrees an arranged marriage for her, choosing General Chu Xiu Ming, who defends the borders. Although she falls in love with her chosen spouse, she finds it difficult to find her place in her new home.

Tags: Arranged Marriage, Love Triangle, Power Struggle, Adapted From A Novel, Unrequited Love, Revenge, Death, Prince Male Lead, Tsundere, Secondary Couple 

Han Yun Xi is a kind and talented woman who comes from a medical family and is adept with poisons. She is also forced into obeying the decree of the king and becomes a royal consort in name only. However, circumstances allow her to show off her skills time and again, winning the admiration of Long Fei Ye. At the same time, she also forms a friendship with Gu Qi Shao, Master of Yao Gui Valley.

Tags: Cheerful Female Lead, Sismance, Arranged Marriage, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, Palace Setting, Concubine Female Lead, Smart Male Lead, Found Family, Royalty 

Because of a marriage selection, girls from all over the world gather in Xin Chuan. Yin Zheng, one of the six young masters of Xin Chuan, who keeps a low profile, and Li Wei, who just wants to work hard and not get selected, live comfortably in this hometown. They unexpectedly form a relationship, and, together, start a new life where they encounter numerous situations and complement each other in overcoming them. 

Tags: Adapted From A Novel, Time Travel, Eccentric Female Lead, Sassy Female Lead, Love Triangle, Arranged Marriage, Martial Arts, Power Struggle, Prince Male Lead, Transmigration 

Mo Lian Cheng, the 8th prince of Dongyue, is forced to marry Qu Tan Er, who is already in love with Mo Lian Cheng's elder brother, Mo Yi Huai. Qu Tan Er tries to commit suicide before the wedding can take place. Instead of dying, Qu Tan Er wakes up with the soul of Xiao Tan, a real estate agent from modern times, in her body. Every time one of them falls unconscious or tells a lie incompatible with the feelings they hold in their heart, the soul in control of Qu Tan Er's body switches.

Tags: Palace Setting, Princess Female Lead, Royalty, Smart Female Lead, Jealousy, Adapted From A Novel, Love Triangle, Secondary Couple, Strong Female Lead, Palace Guard Male Lead 

The Crown Prince’s daughter, Princess Jiang Bao Ning of Jia Nan, grew up in the palace. She remained carefree despite knowing that no freedom within the palace walls existed. But neither did she wish to become a puppet. Relying on her ingenuity, she resisted becoming a pawn in the fighting within the inner palace. Wanting to uncover the truth behind certain past events, Imperial Army guard Li Qian's hard work gains him a higher position allowing him access to relevant clues. To reverse their destinies, they work together, looking forward to breaking through the barriers of identity to remain with their loved ones for a lifetime.

Tags: Gender Role Reversal, Marriage Of Convenience, Smart Male Lead, Nice Female Lead, Business Rivalry, Businessman Male Lead, Transmigration, Political, Adapted From A Novel, Time Travel 

A modern businessman travels back to ancient times; he lands in the body of a man about to be married as a matrilocal husband into a family of cloth merchants. He then begins incorporating modern methods and ideals to help his friends and battle corrupt local businesses. Ultimately he becomes involved in the affairs of the country.

Tags: Gender Role Reversal, Gender Politics, Male Chases Female First, Parody, Matriarchy, Love/Hate Relationship, Possessive Male Lead, Transmigration, Butterfly Effect, Change Of Fate 

Having finally sold her TV series script, aspiring screenwriter Chen Xiao Qian soon falls under the scrutiny of the male lead, who refuses to act out the role. Vowing to make her script successful, she starts re-writing. While napping, she is transported into her own story, becoming the Third Princess Chen Qian Qian, a side character. Armed with the knowledge of her own script in which her character is soon to be killed in the third episode by Prince Han Shuo, the male lead, Xiao Qian is determined to stay alive and find her way back home.

Tags: Strong Female Lead, Corruption, Revenge, Badass Female Lead, Calm Male Lead, Arranged Marriage, King Male Lead, Political Reform, Smart Female Lead, Martial Arts 

Set in the Liu Song Dynasty (420-479), with powerful aristocrats clamoring for power, the people of the Liu Song Empire have succumbed to the ensuing chaos. Desperate to bring peace to his crumbling nation, the young emperor, Liu Yi Kang, son of Emperor Wu of Liu Song, the founder of the Liu Song Dynasty, is willing to do whatever it takes to save his people, but the road before him will not be easy. With most of the country’s powerful families plotting against him, Yi Kang’s list of allies is growing dangerously thin. Knowing the only way to strengthen his position is to ally himself with a mighty family, Yi Kang agrees to an alliance through marriage with the powerful Shen family

Tags: Smart Male Lead, Love/Hate Relationship, Fake Sibling, Martial Arts, Morally Ambiguous Male Lead, Antihero Male Lead, Transmigration, Aggressive Male Lead, Opposites Attract, Male Chases Female First 

In the year 2196 technology has advanced so much that what was once considered extraordinary, such as immortality, has now become ordinary. Dissatisfied with her life, Chun Hua agrees to take part in a most unusual adventure, giving up her immortality for a chance to experience true love. After waking up in a completely different world and having been told that her true love will be the first person she sees when she first opens her eyes in this new world, Chun Hua believes that Xiao Bai is her destiny. But why does Shangguan Qiu Yue keep getting in her way and did she do the right thing in giving up her immortality to find true love?

Tags: First Love, Heartbreak, Power Struggle, Mean Male Lead, Tearjerker, Revenge, War, Adapted From A Novel, Naive Female Lead, Sismance 

A love story revolves around the 9th Princess of Western Liang as she journeys to the Central Plains to fulfill a marriage alliance with the Crown Prince. Having received overwhelming love and admiration as the 9th Princess, Xiao Feng is forced to leave the life that she has known in order to become the Crown Princess. Her husband, the black-bellied Crown Prince, holds the highest position, second only to one, the Emperor. However, the Eastern Palace is the most dangerous place to be.

Tags: Strong Female Lead, Arranged Marriage, Cross-Dressing, Weak Male Lead, Gender Role Reversal, Female Chases Male First, Multiple Couples, Warrior Female Lead, General Female Lead, Tomboy Female Lead 

During the Song Dynasty, Ye Zhao cross dresses to become a general of outstanding ability, receiving a top rank of general. The Empress Dowager constantly worries about Ye Zhao holding too much power and took the opportunity to betroth Ye Zhao to one of the Emperor's nephews, the no-good Prince of Nanping, Zhao Yujin, who possesses remarkable beauty but is pampered, lazy and spends his time on "useless" artistic pursuits. Thus, the story of the real battle of who will take power in this new household begins.

Tags: Arranged Marriage, Premonition, Cold Man/Warm Woman, Cold Male Lead, Curse, Insomnia, Love Triangle, Clairvoyant Female Lead, Hidden Identity, Unrequited Love 

An unfavoured princess with insomnia and a stone-faced general investigating a suspicious death were fated to meet, thus igniting a sweet and heart-wrenching romance. Ninth Princess Chu Yue has experienced long-term insomnia stemming from a childhood accident. She and her younger brother have depended upon each other all of their lives. Under the wrong circumstance, Yue weds the famous general Xue Yao. When Yao learns of the suspicious events that occurred surrounding the death of his older brother, Yue joins forces with him to uncover the truth.

Tags: Smart Female Lead, Hidden Identity, Bandit Female Lead, Prince Male Lead, Secondary Couple, Identity Swap, Arranged Marriage, Web Series, Historical Fiction, Adapted From A Web Novel 

Don’t all mountain bandits love money? For a chest full of gold, Chang Le agrees to marry a duplicitous prince, marking the start of a beautiful romance. Chang Le is no longer free and untamable, having become the fake bride of Crown Prince Li Che. Once settled in the palace, she routinely faces humiliation. Despite this uncomfortable situation, she adapts like a feral cat showing its true stripes. Li Che who has planned out every step meticulously, slowly finds himself attracted by Chang Le's liveliness. Despite wearing masks to hide their true intentions, they manage to find comfort in each other.

Tags: Music, Amnesia, Web Series, Multiple Couples, Idol Male Lead, Love/Hate Relationship, Snowy Setting, Prince Male Lead, Fictional World, Married Life 

Having known each other since they were young, Tu Si Yi and Lin Zheng Zheng were originally a happy couple. When Tu Si Yi debuted as an idol, fame got in the way of their relationship and they drove them apart. Tu Si Yi starts endorsing a game and suddenly gets trapped inside it to become the 3rd prince and protagonist of the story. To save her boyfriend, Lin Zheng Zheng enters the game as a player and realizes that she is the 3rd princess and the villain. With only the three lives allotted in the game, Lin Zheng Zheng must assist Tu Si Yi in becoming king.

Tags: Love/Hate Relationship, School Setting, Bickering Mains' Relationship, Prince Male Lead, Unhealthy Mains' Relationship, Secondary Couple, Hot-Tempered Male Lead, Misunderstanding, Aggressive Male Lead, Friendship 

Their destinies were tied together due to a contract marriage. She's an ordinary girl who believes that women have a right to an education, too. He is a prince who needs to live up to his reputation of being lazy and unskilled. Xie Xiao Man unintentionally offended Zhao Xiao Qian, the famous Julu Prince of the Wu Jiang manor. Because of a set-up, the two enter into a contract marriage, leaving Xiao Man no choice but to marry into the royal family.

Tags: Bickering Mains' Relationship, Fictional World, Change Of Fate, Sassy Female Lead, Family Relationship, Marriage Of Convenience, Web Series, Character Development, First Love, Food 

Xia Yu Bing is a minor and somewhat unpleasant and malevolent character in a universe – set in Ancient China – dreamed up by a comic book author. She dies early in the “story,” after being poisoned by her husband Xu Zi Yan. But after she is killed, the author confronts her in a sort of comic book afterlife space and tells her that she will have the chance to be re-spawned. Furthermore, she learns, if she plays her cards right, she will be able to become the “female lead” and a “good” character in the story.

Tags: Web Series, Strong Female Lead, Hot-tempered Female Lead, Orphan Female Lead, Cheerful Female Lead, Fierce Female Lead, Opposites Attract, Rich Male Lead, Jealousy, Hidden Identity 

The domineering female bandit Bai Yun Feng led Chen Da Wan and her brothers in a vain attempt to hijack the birthday gift given by General Hu Shou to Shang Shu Hu Bu. However, they fumbled and were caught by General Huang Fu who gave her two options. Be executed or get married to his second son, Huang Fu Yao, under the pseudonym Lu Wan'er. The contract husband Huang Fu Yao then embarked on a vigorous journey of sweet love...

Tags: Rich Male Lead, Multiple Couples, Blindness, Murder, Web Series, Arrogant Male Lead, Injustice, Conspiracy, Male Chases Female First, Smart Female Lead 

Musician Ju Mu Er's carefree life comes to a devastating halt when her music teacher, Shi Bo Yin, is murdered and she loses her sight. Wishing to find justice for her teacher, she proceeds to investigate his death. Her research keeps her crossing paths with Long Yue, the capital’s richest man. He’s sly, arrogant and possesses a sharp tongue. He’s known for valuing money more than life itself. Meanwhile, a married man is pressuring Ju Mu Er into a marriage she clearly rejects. In order to keep her unwanted suitor at bay, she proposes a contract marriage to Long Yue, to which he surprisingly agrees!

Tags: Reverse-Harem, Love Square, Love/Hate Relationship, Arranged Marriage, Game World, Eccentric Female Lead, Possessive Male Lead, Gaming, Prince Male Lead, Mistaken As LGBTQ+ 

Constantly being friend-zoned, Lin Luo Jing spends her time either studying or gaming. Frustrated by how pathetic her dating life is, a friend gives her a new dating simulator game, which turns out to be a game that transports the player into its world, with the inability to leave until the objective of finding true love is met. Accidentally choosing the hardest difficulty, Luo Jing is given five attempts to clear the game, and her character is set as the prime minister's daughter. 

Tags: Hardworking Female Lead, Fluffy, Mistaken Identity, First Love, Love Triangle, Lovers Separated, Jealousy, Enemies To Lovers, Web Series, Female Chases Male First 

As a flower girl, Su Xiao Wan never really imagined her simple life would ever be anything other than ordinary. But when an accidental mixup lands her in a sibling contract with Gu Yan Xi, the young master of the well-known Gu family, her simple life is flipped upside down. Now obligated to play the part of Gu Yan Xi’s younger sister, Xiao Wan finds herself tangled in the affairs of one of the most prominent business families in the land.

Tags: Short Length Series, Fake Relationship, Time Rift, Height Difference, Different Timelines, Death, Web Series, Contract Relationship, Rich Man/Poor Woman, Time Travel 

After losing everything in her life, Yao Liang Liang's apartment fuses with the Emperor of an ancient kingdom, allowing them to travel between both worlds. There she meets a future emperor, who coincidentally looks like her favorite idol, Wang Zheng. Since Yao Liang Liang appears at a crucial time for the king, they make a pact. He'll give her money which she needs, and she'll act as his betrothed whom nobody has seen before their arranged alliance marriage. But as they help each other gain what they want, they also fall in love.

Tags: Arranged Marriage, Strong Female Lead, Amnesia, Fake Identity, Reverse-Harem, Sword-fight, Sismance, Adapted From A Novel, Martial Arts, Revenge 

Crown Princess Rong Le of Western Qi wakes up from a coma with no memories, but she becomes suspicious of her real identity due to traces of the past. To form a political alliance with Northern Lin, Rong Le is ordered to marry Prince Wu You, who refuses her at the door.

Tags: Song Dynasty, Smart Female Lead, Slice Of Life, Strong Female Lead, Adapted From A Novel, Harem, Historical Fiction, Conflict, Royalty, Arranged Marriage 

When Zhao Zhen discovers his biological mother is not the Empress Dowager Liu E, but her maid Li Lanhui, he arranges a marriage between his beloved daughter Princess Fukang and the Li family’s son Li Wei as compensation for his lack of filial piety. In the political arena, Zhao Zhen strives to maintain a balance of power between the conservative and progressive factions after the Qingli reforms experiences a significant backlash from the former. Inside the palace, Emperor Renzong faces the dutiful Empress Cao, the troublesome Zhang Mihan, and the gentle Lady Miao.