LayarHijau – The costume drama Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) has finally premiered and quickly captured the attention of viewers. Starring Zhang Linghe, Tian Xiwei, Kong Xue’er, Deng Kai, Li Qing, Yu Zhong, Ren Hao, Liu Lin, Yan Kuan, Yue Yang, Du Chun, Tan Kai, Mao Linlin, Ye Zuxin, Yu Yang, and Li Jianyi, the drama had already generated strong anticipation even before its official release.
It should be noted that the explanations regarding the characters’ backgrounds below are largely based on the original novel that inspired the drama. The television adaptation may include changes or adjustments to the storyline and relationships between characters.
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Before its premiere, Pursuit of Jade had already surpassed 10 million reservations from viewers. After it began airing, the drama’s popularity quickly surged on two major platforms, iQIYI and Tencent Video, where it climbed to the top of the popularity charts. It is no surprise that the series is being regarded as one of the most highly anticipated historical romance dramas of the year.
The story follows Fan Changyu, the daughter of a butcher who must learn to survive on her own after both of her parents pass away. In order to protect her home and family business, she becomes the head of the household.
Her life changes when fate brings her together with Xie Zheng, a nobleman who is hiding from enemies.
Xie Zheng is actually a marquis living under a false identity while secretly planning revenge for the tragedy that destroyed his family 17 years earlier. Their first meeting happens during a snowstorm, when Fan Changyu discovers the severely injured Xie Zheng and saves his life.
She even pawns her silver hairpin to pay for his medical treatment. To repay her kindness and also help Fan Changyu protect her family property from her greedy uncle, Fan Da, Xie Zheng eventually decides to marry her and become a live-in son-in-law of the Fan family.
A Fake Marriage That Turns Into Real Love
However, their married life is far from peaceful. Xie Zheng secretly keeps in contact with his trusted subordinates through a messenger falcon. From them, he learns that after Chongzhou fell, the army in Yanzhou has been left without a leader.
Knowing he cannot abandon his soldiers, Xie Zheng quietly prepares to leave while recovering from his injuries. He tells Fan Changyu that he is merely a caravan guard, and she believes him completely.
Their fake marriage, which gradually turns into genuine love, does not last long. The people hunting Xie Zheng eventually take drastic action by rounding up all outsiders living in Xi Gu Lane and forcing them into military service.
Although his identity is not exposed, Xie Zheng chooses to join the army. This leads to one of the drama’s most dramatic developments: Fan Changyu picks up her butcher knife and heads to the battlefield to search for her husband and seek justice.
