The Legend of Dragon Pearl

The Legend of Dragon Pearl

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Also known as Long Zhu
Genre Historical
Romance comedy
Written by Li Yaling
Directed by Zhu Shaojie
Zhou Yuanzhou
Starring Yang Zi
Qin Junjie
Shu Chang
Mao Zijun
Opening theme Bright Pearl by Isabelle Huang
Ending theme The World in between your Eyebrows by Chang Shilei
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 90
Production
Running time 30 mins
Production company(s) Tianyi Media
Yueshi Media
Release
Original network Anhui TV, Beijing TV
Original release May 8 (2017-05-08) – August 27, 2017 (2017-08-27)

The Legend of Dragon Pearl (Chinese: 龙珠传奇) is a 2017 Chinese television series starring Yang Zi, Qin Junjie, Shu Chang and Mao Zijun. The series premiered on Anhui TV and Beijing TV on 8 May 2017. It is currently airing two episodes per day from Monday to Wednesday at 22:00 (CST). VIP members of Youku get to view 12 episodes per week, released every Sunday at 3:00 (CST).[1]

Synopsis

After the Qing conquest of the Ming, Li Yihuan and the rest of the descendants of the Ming Dynasty retreats to Dragon Pearl Canyon. There, they train under the guidance of the elders, learning various skills, hoping to restore the glory of their country one day. Li Yihuan, the last princess of the Ming Dynasty, was tasked by her teacher to get close to Kangxi to seek an opportunity for revenge. She meets the young emperor and after spending time together, they bicker and fall in love. However, their situation renders their love a difficult one as they are from opposing kingdoms.

Cast

Main

The last princess of Ming Dynasty. Having been switched at birth, she is raised as the daughter of Li Dingguo without knowledge of her true identity. Hoping to right the wrongs, she was betrothed to Zhu Cixuan so that she becomes queen by way of marriage. Growing up, she is surrounded by mentors and friends who have dedicated their entire lives towards bringing down the Qing Dynasty. Because of health reasons, she is exempted from rigorous training and courses through childhood while maintaining her cheerful and cheeky self. On a day when she sneaks out from home, she meets Emperor Kangxi who is incognito as an ordinary man, and befriends him. Despite being aligned with the anti-Qing regiment, Yihuan only wishes to live a carefree and simple life. As she spends more time with Kangxi, she realizes that he is a just ruler and gradually gave up on her plans for revenge.[2]
The young emperor of Qing Dynasty. Due to his young age and inexperience, he has yet to gather enough clout to have any say on matters involving the nation but he is clever, malleable and determined to bide his time in his plan to defeat Ao Bai. He disguises himself as an imperial guard named Long San to infiltrate among his people and understand their sentiments. On a day when he was disguised as Long San, he meets Yihuan when she was dressed as a boy and they quickly become friends and then sworn brothers.[2]
Yihuan's close childhood friend and senior. She is beautiful, reserved and very capable at what she does. She is in love with Zhu Cixuan, yet he only has eyes for Yihuan. In order to infiltrate the palace, she takes on the identity of Shu Wanxin, the daughter of a Qing Dynasty official, and marries Kangxi as one of his concubines.[2]
The crown prince of the Ming Dynasty. Switched at birth, he is actually Li Dingguo's son. He is intelligent, level-headed and exemplary as the figurehead who has been tasked with the burden of reviving a nation at a very young age. Given his arranged marriage with Yihuan, he has always seen her as his wife and partner but is devastated when he realizes Yihuan loves Kangxi.[2]

Supporting

People at Dragon Pearl Canyon

The former great general of Ming. A patriotic and loyal man who is willing to sacrifice anything for his country.
Yihuan's childhood friend who is secretly in love with her and becomes rash and impulsive in all things concerning her. His over attentiveness towards her causes issues between him and Zhu Cixuan.[2]
Yihuan's childhood friend. Her face was disfigured by a bear since young, causing her to be insecure about her looks. She falls in love with Wu Yingqi while carrying out her mission.

People of Qing Dynasty

People in the palace
Kangxi's personal eunuch, who was poisoned by Oboi and forced to spy for him. He is also the twin brother of Li Dingguo. Despite being relucant to help his brother with overthrowing the Qing Dynasty, he secretly looks out for Yihuan and Zhu Cixuan in the palace.
Wu Sangui's household
The second son of Wu Sangui. A kind-hearted and gentle man, who falls for Fan Qianying despite the scar on her face.
Wu Yingqi's personal bodyguard. He poisoned and killed Shu Jian to prevent him from divulging important information to Kangxi.
People in Shanxi Province
An evil and conniving official who uses unscrupulous methods to steal the villager's property and grains.
Liu Dezhao's personal bodyguard who was tasked to protect him for 10 years. He is also Shu Wanxin's lover.
Liu Dezhao's brother-in-law, and his fellow accomplice.
An upright and loyal official who was killed when he tried to report Wu Sangui and Liu Dezhao's evil deeds to Kangxi. He is also Shu Wanxin's father.

People of Ming Dynasty

Li Dingguo's son, who went missing after witnessing his father kill his mother and sister.
Li Sixing's formal lieutenant. After Li Sixing's departure, he submits to the Qing Dynasty and becomes a magistrate.

Soundtrack

The Legend of Dragon Pearl - Original Television Soundtrack (龙珠传奇电视剧原声音乐大碟)
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Bright Pearl (明珠)"Isabelle Huang 
2."A Lifetime of Hurt (半世真一世伤)"Jason Hong 
3."Si Wu Lai (思无来)"Liu Zhijia 
4."Beautiful Snow (雪倾城)"Mao Zeshao 
5."Yi Jian Mei (一剪梅)"Mao Zeshao 
6."The World in between your Eyebrows (天地眉间)"Chang Shilei 

References

  1. ↑ "《龙珠传奇》今开播 杨紫秦俊杰甜美虐恋将开启". Tencent. 2017-05-08.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Character introductions for Legend of Dragon Pearl". Drama Panda. May 25, 2017.
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