Framed magistrate + tea heiress with a grudge = the most unhinged power couple in costume drama history.
Season 1 • Episode 36
LatestAfter being framed in an old murder case, rising magistrate Lu Jianglai loses everything. Rescued by tea magnate’s daughter Rong Shanbao, he is forced into servitude as part of her revenge. As they navigate power struggles and hidden agendas, they uncover secrets, solve mysteries, and transform the tea trade—ultimately forging an unexpected bond that changes their fates.
Costume
Tea trade aesthetics that'll make you want to brew something fancy.
Writing
Mystery cases that actually resolve satisfyingly — rare for cdrama.
Acting
Hou Minghao's transformation from magistrate to manservant is *chef's kiss*.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The tea trade setting reflects real Ming-Qing dynasty merchant families who wielded enormous economic power despite low social status.
Gulnezer Bextiyar (Rong Shanbao) is Uyghur Chinese, making her casting notable in a genre historically dominated by Han leads — her performance helped the series trend on social media.
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