The Ascent of Ling Yun: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Palace maid Ling Yun infiltrates the imperial harem as bait, becoming a favored consort. She uses her position to expose the shocking corruption of the most powerful imperial consort. However, her success comes at a great cost. Now, she is trapped in a deadly web of court intrigue and a forbidden, unrequited love with her brother. Can she emerge unscathed from the carnage and seize a chance at redemption?

Series details

• Title: The Ascent of Ling Yun
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama
• Premiere date: 2025-10-03
• Final broadcast date listed: 2025-10-10
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 16 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 87430

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-10-03; final listed air date 2025-10-10; episode order: 30.

Source and licence

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