Legend of the Phoenix (2019)

Other name: 凤弈, Feng Yi

Description:

"Legend of the Phoenix" unfolds in the opulent Eastern Liang dynasty, introducing Ye Ningzhi, a talented circus performer. Her troupe is invited to the palace to celebrate the empress dowager's birthday, but their grand performance quickly turns dangerous. The emperor's ambitious sister, the grand princess, schemes to frame Ye Ningzhi for treason, aiming to create chaos. Fortunately, the clever strategist Wei Guang intervenes, saving Ye Ningzhi from certain doom. A spark ignites between them, leading to an immediate connection and burgeoning romance.

Two years later, Ye Ningzhi returns to the palace, this time as an empress maid. Driven by a strong sense of justice, she courageously defends her fellow servants and refuses to compromise her integrity despite the palace's treacherous power dynamics. She once again allies with Wei Guang, this time to uncover and thwart the grand princess's elaborate plot to usurp the throne. During their perilous mission, Ye Ningzhi's bravery and intelligence attract the attention of the emperor, complicating her journey and loyalties.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Historical; Romance