The Crimson Blade: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Ye Qingling, an illegitimate daughter of the Ye family, is forced to marry the critically ill heir of a noble house. On their wedding night, the heir suddenly dies, and she narrowly escapes being sacrificed as a burial companion for the Grand Princess. To survive, she risks approaching her cold-hearted brother-in-law, Wei Hengzhi, through a fake pregnancy scheme and careful schemes. Yet, she becomes entangled in a forbidden attraction between sister-in-law and brother-in-law, and a whirlpool of political intrigue. In the end, Wei Hengzhi's true identity as a hidden royal prince is revealed. Together, they crush the conspiracy. He ascends the throne as emperor, and she becomes his empress.

Series details

• Title: The Crimson Blade
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Romance
• Premiere date: 2026-01-13
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-01-13
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 2 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 89928

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-01-13; final listed air date 2026-01-13; episode order: 68.

Source and licence

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