The Princess's Gambit
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Drama
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 36
avg.Runtime | 45 min
First EP | 2025-06-25
Last EP | 2025-07-11
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In a world divided into three kingdoms, Princess Jiang Taohua of Zhao escapes Empress Lv's control through a marriage alliance in Wei, a kingdom fraught with political intrigue. An unexpected encounter with Chancellor Shen Zaiye draws her into his world, where their complex relationship unfolds as they navigate personal ambitions and the turbulence of court politics.
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Yinhekuyu Media
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2025-06-25
1
Episode 1
2025-06-25
On her way to be married, Jiang Taohua meets Shen Zaiye. Later, fearing the wedding might be called off, she resolves to take action.
2
Episode 2
2025-06-25
Jiang Taohua marries Shen Zaiye willingly, but he suspects she may have ulterior motives. On their wedding day, he sets a trap to humiliate her.
3
Episode 3
2025-06-25
Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye test each other in a tense standoff. After Xue Ran is killed, Shen Zai Ye takes swift action.
4
Episode 4
2025-06-25
Jiang Tao Hua escapes from the Crown Prince's residence and seeks help from Mu Wu Xia. She then offers to help Shen Zai Ye take on Meng Zhen Zhen.
5
Episode 5
2025-06-26
Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye come up with a scheme. On the wedding day, Meng Zhen Zhen stirs trouble, and Jiang Tao Hua waits for an opportunity.
6
Episode 6
2025-06-26
Shen Zai Ye places Meng Zhen Zhen under house arrest. The Crown Prince tries to bring him down — but Shen uncovers the source of the counterfeit money.
7
Episode 7
2025-06-27
Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye investigate a gambling house. Unaware that danger is closing in, they elude the Crown Prince.
8
Episode 8
2025-06-27
The Crown Prince destroys the evidence. Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye stumble upon some counterfeit money and decide to investigate.
9
Episode 9
2025-06-28
Xiang Qing Ying and Mu Wu Xia follow Shen Zai Ye's tracks into the mountains — and find Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua.
10
Episode 10
2025-06-28
With their whereabouts discovered, Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye distract the ambushers while Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying lead the villagers to safety.
11
Episode 11
2025-06-29
Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua discover the location of the silver mine and relocate the planned hunt. Meng Huai Jin schemes against them.
12
Episode 12
2025-06-29
Xiang Qing Ying comforts Mu Wu Xia. Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua are trapped. After escaping, they decide to team up to confront Empress Lu.
13
Episode 13
2025-06-30
Shen Zai Ye is ambushed in the mine — but Mu Wu Xia comes to the rescue. Meanwhile, Jiang Tao Hua takes bold risks to earn Shen Zai Ye's trust.
14
Episode 14
2025-07-01
After defeating the Crown Prince, Shen Zai Ye continues dealing with the Meng family and grows closer to Jiang Tao Hua.
15
Episode 15
2025-07-01
Meng Zhen Zhen unsuccessfully tries to poison Shen Zai Ye, who takes this opportunity to wipe out other threats hiding within his household.
16
Episode 16
2025-07-02
Jiang Tao Hua makes a shocking discovery. Shen Zai Ye targets a key enemy but is injured trying to capture them.
17
Episode 17
2025-07-02
Xiang Qing Ying befriends Li Jiao Han, and Mu Wu Xia becomes jealous. Jiang Tao Hua confides in Shen Zai Ye, who chooses to trust her.
18
Episode 18
2025-07-03
Jiang Tao Hua saves Mu Wu Xia, but Shen Zai Ye misunderstands the situation. Later, Shen Zai Ye rescues Jiang Tao Hua.
19
Episode 19
2025-07-03
Shen Zai Ye learns the truth and struggles with remorse. Jiang Tao Hua awakens from her coma only to find she suffers from amnesia.
20
Episode 20
2025-07-04
Shen Zai Ye reunites with Jiang Tao Hua, yet she remains cold toward him. Shen Zai Ye traps the delegation from Beiyuan, and Empress Lu suddenly shows up.
21
Episode 21
2025-07-04
Shen Zai Ye becomes aware of Jiang Tao Hua's amnesia and decides to help her recover her memory. Jiang Tao Hua discovers a new clue in the secret room.
22
Episode 22
2025-07-05
The villainous Meng Zhen Zhen kidnaps Jiang Tao Hua. After learning about this, Shen Zai Ye rushes to her rescue.
23
Episode 23
2025-07-05
Jiang Tao Hua unexpectedly regains her memory. Li Jiao Han dies, and Shen Zai Ye seizes the opportunity to restore the imperial examination.
24
Episode 24
2025-07-06
Empress Lu begins implementing her plan. Jiang Tao Hua tries to cut ties with Shen Zai Ye. Meanwhile, Mu Wu Yin plots with Meng Zhen Zhen.
25
Episode 25
2025-07-06
Mu Wu Xia is charged for the murder of the Second Prince and placed under house arrest. Shen Zai Ye secretly investigates the case.
26
Episode 26
2025-07-07
Shen Zai Ye remains skeptical about the murder of the Second Prince. Meng Zhen Zhen strikes a deal with him.
27
Episode 27
2025-07-08
Shen Zai Ye forces Mu Wu Yin to drop out of the imperial examination. Mu Wu Yin decides to target Mu Wu Xia. Shen Zai Ye heads to Beiyuan for the antidote.
28
Episode 28
2025-07-09
Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye rush to Luocheng. Empress Lu teams up with Mu Wu Yin to sabotage their plans, and involves Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying.
29
Episode 29
2025-07-10
Jiang Tao Hua is attacked — but Shen Zai Ye comes to the rescue. Together, they uncover a new secret.
30
Episode 30
2025-07-10
When explosions rock the city, Empress Lu escapes. She then seals the city off — but Shen Zai Ye leads the rest of the inhabitants to break out.
31
Episode 31
2025-07-11
Mu Wu Xia presents evidence of Mu Wu Yin's treason. Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye pledge their love to each other. Mu Wu Yin imprisons Empress Lu.
32
Episode 32
2025-07-11
The King of Qi is forced to yield to Mu Wu Yin. Shen Zai Ye and Mu Wu Xia mobilize troops to rescue him. Empress Lu is exposed at the succession ceremony.
33
Episode 33
2025-07-11
Mu Wu Yin and Empress Lu are toppled. Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying pledge their love. Meng Zhong Yan confesses — then kills himself.
34
Episode 34
2025-07-11
Shen Zai Ye unveils his true identity, vindicating the Xie family. Empress Lu reemerges and attempts to stir up trouble again.
35
Episode 35
2025-07-11
Jiang Tao Hua passes Qian Mo Chen's test. Shen Zai Ye is poisoned while testing some medicine, leaving Jiang Tao Hua heartbroken and helpless.
36
Episode 36
2025-07-11
Shen Zai Ye sets a trap to lure Empress Lu. Qian Mo Chen and Empress Lu die together. Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua finally get married.
CAST
charactor: Shen Zaiye
Original: Liu Xueyi
Total EP: 36
charactor: Jiang Taohua
Original: Meng Ziyi
Total EP: 36
charactor: Mu Wuyin
Original: Gao Han
Total EP: 36
charactor: Meng Zhenzhen
Original: Liu Lingzi
Total EP: 36
charactor: Mu Wuxia
Original: Bian Cheng
Total EP: 36
charactor: Xiang Qingying
Original: Fan Jingwen
Total EP: 36
charactor: Zhan Lu
Original: Wang Jiaxuan
Total EP: 29
charactor: Qingtai
Original: Xu Jingya
Total EP: 27
charactor: Emperor Qi
Original: Zhang Lei
Total EP: 17
charactor: Empress Lv
Original: Maggie Huang
Total EP: 14
charactor: Mu Wugou
Original: Zhu Jian
Total EP: 11
charactor: Meng Huaijin
Original: Shao Weitong
Total EP: 9
charactor: Yuetao
Original: Li Fangshuo
Total EP: 9
charactor: Meng Zhongyan
Original: Wang Weihua
Total EP: 9
charactor: Consort Lan
Original: Wen Yu
Total EP: 9
charactor: Mu Wuhen
Original: Yi Yunhe
Total EP: 8
charactor: Jiang Changjue
Original: Zhan Yu
Total EP: 8
charactor: Yang Wanqing
Original: Dai Si
Total EP: 7
charactor: Qian Mochen
Original: Zhao Shunran
Total EP: 6
charactor: Meng Huairui
Original: Zheng Qi
Total EP: 6
charactor: Li Jiaohan
Original: Yang Yuchen
Total EP: 5
charactor: Qingfeng
Original: Wang Jinhao
Total EP: 5
charactor: Cui Wei
Original: Lu Hancheng
Total EP: 5
charactor: Qin Jieyu
Original: Wang Yijin
Total EP: 4
charactor: Young Shen Zaiye
Original: Zheng Yiyang
Total EP: 4
charactor: Xiao Lian
Original: Cheng Zixia
Total EP: 4
charactor: Xiao Lian's Grandma
Original: Shi Yan
Total EP: 4
charactor: Li Dian
Original: Jin Kaijie
Total EP: 4
charactor: Liu Jen An [Beiyuan's censor]
Original: Yu Qinghui
Total EP: 4
charactor: Duan Yunxin
Original: Wang Yajia
Total EP: 3
charactor: Wang Xi
Original: Ji Peng
Total EP: 3
charactor: Xie Guanyu
Original: Ni Songyang
Total EP: 3
charactor: Xue Ran
Original: Yuan Hangming
Total EP: 2
charactor: Eunuch Ren
Original: Xia Xiang
Total EP: 2
charactor: Sun Bao
Original: Li Zhenhao
Total EP: 2
charactor: Eunuch Wen
Original: Xu Yilong
Total EP: 2
charactor: Empress He Lan
Original: Zhang Miaohan
Total EP: 2
charactor: Xiao Dongzi
Original: Hao Liyan
Total EP: 2
charactor: Mei Ling
Original: Lu Jin
Total EP: 2
charactor: Wang Yuanqi
Original: Ma Jinfeng
Total EP: 2
CREW
Shen Xiao Yi
Art Direction
Art
Lu Qinglong
Director of Photography
Camera
Li Meng
Costume Designer
Costume & Make-Up
Sun Zhonghuai
Presenter
Crew
Yi Jun
Director
Directing
Wang Juan
Executive Producer
Production
Huang Jie
Producer
Production
Wu Xueying
Producer
Production
Wu Xiaozhen
Producer
Production
He Huihui
Music Director
Sound
Bai Lu Cheng Shuang
Novel
Writing
Su Ni
Screenplay
Writing
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