Surviving the Cold General: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Transmigrated into a novel as a princess, Li Xunzhi knows her fate. One month from now, her husband Xiao Xing will execute her. Determined to survive, she takes the initiative to win his heart, navigating the schemes of a scheming cousin and the suspicions of those around them. Along the way, she outsmarts the crises plaguing the marquis's household and untangles the corruption in the estate's ledgers, earning Xiao Xing's respect with each triumph. Just as they finally find their way to each other, Xiao Xing is ensnared in a conspiracy woven by foreign spies.

Series details

• Title: Surviving the Cold General
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Romance
• Premiere date: 2026-03-23
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-03-23
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 2 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 90987

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-03-23; final listed air date 2026-03-23; episode order: 66.

Source and licence

Adapted from Surviving the Cold General on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.