LayarHijau – Rumors surrounding the upcoming costume drama The Poisonous Empress of the General Family (將門毒后) have once again captured public attention. Online chatter suggests that Meng Ziyi has been tapped to play Shen Miao, while Dylan Wang is rumored to be her male co-star. The production is reportedly eyeing a February 2026 filming start.
The casting buzz immediately sparked controversy among fans. Some of Dylan Wang’s supporters openly expressed dissatisfaction with Meng Ziyi as his potential partner, posting strong statements declaring they “completely reject” the actress for the project.
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In the original novel by Qianshan Chake, Shen Miao is the daughter of a prominent military family who, in her previous life, faced devastating betrayal: her daughter died tragically, and her entire family was wiped out. She is reborn at the age of fourteen and begins plotting a calculated path of revenge through intelligence, patience, and political maneuvering.
Many fans argue that Meng Ziyi feels like an unnatural fit for a character who returns to her early teenage years while still carrying emotional depth and strategic maturity from her past life. On the other hand, Meng Ziyi’s supporters have also voiced disapproval toward Dylan Wang, claiming he does not align well with the novel’s male lead, Xie Jingxing. They further argue that if the adaptation intends to preserve the essence of the story—a powerful woman’s revenge arc—both leads should receive equal positioning, rather than centering the narrative around the male character.
Readers of the original novel have also raised concerns. They criticize the reported approach of selecting the male lead first, viewing it as a sign that major changes might be made to the story. Many insist that neither Wang nor Meng matches the established images of Shen Miao and Xie Jingxing in the book.
Some netizens complained that The Poisonous Empress of the General Family was originally a classic that carried the youthful memories of countless book fans, but instead of the expected perfect casting, it became a tool for fans to fight each other and for investors to tease fans. However, others remained optimistic. They recalled the warm and playful interactions between Meng Ziyi and Dylan Wang during their appearance on the variety show Wonderland and hoped that the same spark might carry over if the two indeed star together in the drama.
