LayarHijau.com—The novel Marriage of the Di Daughter by author Qian Shan Cha Ke achieved phenomenal success when adapted into a drama. Titled The Double, the drama starred Wang Xingyue and Wu Jinyan.
Other novels by the same author have also been adapted into upcoming dramas, such as Legend of the Female General and The Glory. However, one of his novels, The Poisonous Queen of the General’s Family, has yet to announce its cast.
Since the announcement of the novel’s adaptation, fans of both the novel and dramas in China have frequently discussed potential candidates to portray Shen Miao and Xie Jingxing.
The Poisonous Queen of the General’s Family features a similar theme often explored by Qian Shan Cha Ke: reincarnation. In this story, the main female character, Shen Miao, is a discarded empress who meets a tragic death. Her entire family from the Shen General family is annihilated, with her husband, Emperor Ding, being the culprit.
Upon getting a second chance through reincarnation, Shen Miao decides to protect her family and seek vengeance against all those involved in her death.
On Monday, March 17, 2025, Weibo users revisited the discussion about who would be suitable to play Shen Miao and Xie Jingxing. This topic typically ignites heated discussions. One Weibo user posted a unique pairing of candidates that differed from the rest, providing five reasons why Shen Teng and Ma Li would be perfect as the main couple in the drama.
Shen Teng and Ma Li are veteran film stars. They both appeared in the successful comedy Successor. This netizen’s choice is intriguing because Shen Teng is 45 years old, while Ma Li is 42. Their ages are quite high for playing Shen Miao and Xie Jingxing, and both are known for their roles in comedic films.
However, Weibo users seem to enjoy this quirky idea, and the topic quickly became a hot search. In the voting for Shen Teng and Ma Li as the protagonists, netizens cited reasons such as their festive presence, popularity with audiences, being a perfect match, their individual appeal, and their entertaining acting skills.
Responding to the online trend, Ma Li said, “This must be a joke. If we really acted in it, I don’t believe he (the netizen) would dare to watch it,” adding, “Let other men and women take on these roles!”
Meanwhile, there have been several popular actor candidates suggested by netizens for the role of Xie Jingxing, including Deng Wei, Wang Hedi, Wu Lei, Wang Xingyue, and Xu Kai. As for the role of Shen Miao, candidates include Zhao Lusi, Bao Shangen, Ai Mi, Mao Xiaotong, Yang Zi, and Li Landi.
Recent rumors indicate that Zhao Lusi has decided not to continue filming the drama Almost Lover so she can terminate her contract with her agency. Additionally, there are rumors that Zhao Lusi is reluctant to continue filming due to drastic changes in the script from the original novel. She is reportedly considering taking on the project The Poisonous Queen, with Deng Wei rumored to be the leading male candidate in this gossip.
