Love by Force: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The daughter of a duke, Wenren Ya, falls in love at first sight with the top scorer Lu Chen and pursues him passionately to marry into her family. Lu Chen appears cold but hides a mysterious past, staying in the capital to investigate his adoptive mother's death and royal secrets. To get closer to him, Wenren Ya enters the Nanyong Academy and repeatedly helps Lu Chen when he is framed by the Su family. Their bond grows amidst crises. Though Lu Chen pushes her away due to his vendetta, Wenren Ya stands by him, aiding in uncovering the truth. Eventually, Lu Chen discovers he is a swapped royal heir and, with Wenren Ya, exposes the Su family's plot. He renounces his royal status to marry into Wenren's household. On their wedding day, Su Yingjie causes trouble again but is subdued by Wenren Ya. The story ends with the couple united, looking forward to a bright future together.

Series details

• Title: Love by Force
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Romance
• Premiere date: 2026-05-05
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-05-05
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: iQIYI
• Typical episode runtime: 2 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 88724

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-05-05; final listed air date 2026-05-05; episode order: 85.

Source and licence

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