Legend of the Phoenix: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

During the Eastern Liang Dynasty, Ye Ning Zhi is the star of a circus that has been invited to the palace to perform for the Empress Dowager. She ends up being framed by the Crown Princess and put into a perilous situation. Fortunately, Wei Guang who is known as the best political strategist in the palace saves her.

Because of his act of kindness, Ye Ning Zhi holds the memory dearly. Two years later, she returns to the palace to serve as a handmaiden of the Empress. Her intelligence, courage and kindness impresses everyone around her that even the unpredictable Empress was deeply moved by her along with the Emperor who has also grown quite fond of her. At this time, the Crown Princess makes her move to secure the throne which puts Ye Ning Zhi and Wei Guang in the center of a power struggle.

Series details

• Title: Legend of the Phoenix
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Romance, History
• Premiere date: 2019-05-28
• Final broadcast date listed: 2019-07-02
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 45 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 42463
• TVDB ID: 364788

Cast and credited roles

• He Hong Shan — Ye Ning Zhi
• Xu Zheng Xi — Wei Kuang
• Cao Xi Wen — Zheng Shu Jun
• Liu Min — Pang Zhen
• Cui Peng — Pang Tong
• Luo Qiu Yun — Ban Ling'er
• Wang Xi Chao — Pang Yu
• Wayne Lai — Lang Kun

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2019-05-28; final listed air date 2019-07-02; episode order: 41.

Source and licence

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