Lantern Festivalin Bianjing: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Set during the Northern Song Dynasty, the story follows Meng Qian, a young man from the capital city of Bianjing, who is forced into the power struggles of the imperial court and the martial world while trying to save his sister-in-law and younger sister. Caught between the Imperial City Bureau, the Liangshan heroes, Fang La's rebellion, and the hidden forces manipulating them all, Meng fights to survive. As he grows from merely protecting himself to embracing a greater sense of duty, he becomes determined to safeguard the future of the Song Dynasty. The series is a stirring tale of an ordinary man's coming-of-age, woven with themes of patriotism, family, and national destiny.

Series details

• Title: Lantern Festivalin Bianjing
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama
• Premiere date: 2026-07-28
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-07-30
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: iQIYI
• Typical episode runtime: 11 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 93231

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-07-28; final listed air date 2026-07-30; episode order: 20.

Source and licence

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