The hit 2026 Chinese historical romance drama. A butcher's daughter. A fallen noble. A fake marriage that ignites a love worth fighting a war for.
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Click any episode to read the recap, key scenes, and notable quotes. New episodes drop daily at 6 PM CST (two per day).
Available globally on multiple platforms with English, Thai, Bahasa, Korean, and more subtitle options.
Also available on iflix in select regions. Episodes simulcast daily at 6 PM CST / 6 AM ET / 11 AM GMT.
The key players in the political intrigue and romance of the Dayin Dynasty.
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A powerhouse ensemble led by two of C-drama's brightest rising stars.
In the fictional Dayin Dynasty, Fan Changyu is a butcher's daughter orphaned by bandits, left to raise her five-year-old sister alone. When greedy relatives threaten to seize her family home, she realizes her only option under the law is to take a husband into her household through a matrilocal marriage.
During a snowstorm, she rescues a mysterious, gravely wounded man — Xie Zheng, the fallen heir of the prestigious Wu'an Marquis household, whose entire family was slaughtered in a political purge 17 years ago. Now living under a false name, he agrees to a sham marriage with Changyu while secretly plotting revenge against those who destroyed his clan.
What begins as a marriage of pure convenience gradually blossoms into genuine love. But as Xie Zheng's true identity surfaces and political conspiracies unravel, their love is tested by war, betrayal, and forces far larger than either of them imagined.
War erupts and separates the couple. Fan Changyu takes her butcher's knife to the battlefield, searching for her husband and justice. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title as the Iron-Blooded Marquis, fighting to protect his country and uncover the truth behind the massacre. The conspiracy leads to the highest levels of power, involving the late emperor's schemes to suppress the Qi military family. Ultimately, the couple reunites on the battlefield, standing together to defy fate and reveal the truth.
Two episodes air daily at 6:00 PM CST (Beijing Time). Netflix/WeTV simulcast with English subtitles.
| Date | Episodes | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6 | EP 1 – 2 | Thursday | Aired |
| Mar 7 | EP 3 – 4 | Friday | Aired |
| Mar 8 | EP 5 – 6 | Saturday | Aired |
| Mar 9 | EP 7 – 8 | Sunday | Aired |
| Mar 10 | EP 9 – 10 | Monday | Aired |
| Mar 11 | EP 11, 12, 13 | Tuesday | Aired |
| Mar 12 | EP 14 – 15, 16, 17 | Wednesday | Aired |
| Mar 13 | EP 18 – 19 | Thursday | Today! |
| Mar 14 | EP 20 – 21 | Friday | Upcoming |
| Mar 15 | EP 22 – 23 | Saturday | Upcoming |
| ... continues daily through March 30 (EP 40 Finale) | |||
Adapted from the web novel "Zhu Yu" (逐玉) by Tuan Zi Lai Xi (团子来袭), published on JJWXC. Here's how they compare.
📖 Novel available at JJWXC (Chinese) · English fan translations on MyDramaNovel
Featuring compositions by JJ Lin, Zhang Bichen, Yisa Yu, and more. The theme song became an instant hit.
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30,224 ratings · #1 Hot Dramas
Highly praised by international fans for its production quality, chemistry between the leads, compelling political intrigue layered with genuine romance, and stunning cinematography. Reddit and social media communities describe it as the first true hit drama of 2026, achieving an unprecedented "Dual Platform Hall of Fame" milestone on both iQIYI and Tencent Video.
Based on shared themes: fake-to-real marriage, strong female lead, historical romance, political intrigue, and revenge arcs.
Key historical and cultural concepts that enrich your viewing experience.
A marriage arrangement where the husband moves into the wife's family home rather than the reverse. Historically less common and sometimes stigmatized, it was a way for families without male heirs to preserve their household. This is central to Changyu's plot — she needs a matrilocal husband to keep her family home under law.
Jade (玉 yù) represents virtue, purity, grace, and nobility in Chinese culture. It's considered more precious than gold. Changyu literally has "jade" in her name. The title "Pursuit of Jade" works on multiple levels — pursuing the person, pursuing virtue, and pursuing justice.
Xie Zheng's title "Marquis Wu'an" places him in the nobility system of imperial China. The Wu'an title historically refers to military achievement. His family's fall mirrors real historical purges where emperors eliminated powerful military families they feared.
The drama is set in the fictional Dayin Dynasty, though it draws inspiration from various historical periods. The political system, court structures, and social norms are composite representations of Chinese imperial history, particularly the Ming and Song dynasties.
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Directed by Zeng Qingjie, known for his visually striking period dramas. Filmed from December 2024 to April 2025 across historical sets and natural landscapes in China.
The drama is praised for its exceptional cinematography with sweeping shots of snow-covered landscapes, intimate courtyard scenes, and epic battlefield sequences. Director Zeng Qingjie brings his signature visual storytelling style from his earlier mini-series work, successfully transitioning it to a longer format. The production team, including VFX Director Guan Mingjie and Costume Designer Bo Lei, created a visually cohesive world that blends historical authenticity with cinematic flair.
Built his reputation through popular mini-series (Provoke, A Familiar Stranger, Butterflied Lover). Successfully transitioned into long format with Blossom. His visual storytelling style defines the drama's cinematic quality.
Known for Love Like the Galaxy and The Rise of the Phoenix. Her ability to weave political complexity with emotional depth makes Pursuit of Jade's script particularly compelling. Also wrote Coroner's Diary.
Author of the original web novel "Zhu Yu" (逐玉) on JJWXC. Praised for creating nuanced characters where even villains have understandable motivations. Zhang Linghe will also star in her second novel adaptation, The Road to Glory.
"One of the best in its category for character development. All protagonists are flawed humans, and all villains have understandable motivations. The politicking is complex but well-written."
"Fan Changyu is an absolute delight — super strong, practical, and has no cheat abilities. She's just a 16-year-old girl doing her best. The romance between her and Xie Zheng is beautifully developed."
Sources: NovelUpdates reviews
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