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Join the enchanting journey of “Chasing Jade”, a wonderful Chinese drama starring Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei. This tale follows the life of a humble butcher’s daughter who rescues a fallen aristocrat, and their unlikely marriage turns into a passionate love story amid the turmoil of political conflict. Stream all 40 amazing episodes now on Netflix!
Chinese drama “Pursuit of Jade” starring Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei breaks records and becomes a global hit. The historical romantic drama joined other popular dramas on OTT, such as; “First Frost”, “Why I Fly to You”, “Shine on Me”, “The Best of Things”, and “Love Between the Lines”.However, the live adaptation of the web novel is a bit confusing to some viewers due to its political setting and multiple subplots. In case you’re having the same problem, here’s a “Pursuit of Jade” guide, detailing the characters, political subplots, and other details.
The central plot of “The Pursuit of Jade”
Pursuit of Jade revolves around Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter who struggles to make ends meet and take care of her little sister after the death of her parents.
One snowy day, she stumbles upon a wounded person buried in the snow, so she brings him home despite his bad condition, takes care of him, and brings him back to life. The man turns out to be a disgraced noble, Xie Cheng, but Zhang Yu does not know his true identity. He hid it from her and later entered into a marriage of convenience to help Zhang Yu secure her home.But what begins as a strategic alliance gradually turns into true love, as political turmoil deepens in the capital in Cheng’s absence.
No one there knows that Cheng is alive. As the two navigate political intrigue, court factions, and the coming war, much romance, revenge, power struggles, and the fight for survival follow.
“The Pursuit of Jade” character guide.
“Pursuit of Jade” features an all-star cast of Chinese actors, including Zhang Linghe, Tian Xiwei, Kong Xueer, Deng Kai and more. However, decoding the letters can be a bit confusing. Fan Changyu, played by Tian Xiwei: practical, bold, and passionate; The action scenes and chemistry are what drive the show.Xie Zheng, played by Zhang Linghe: depressed but gentle; He excels at shifting from hidden revenge to open heroism.Li Huai’an, played by Ren Hao: A sharp judge who adds intrigue and support.All 40 episodes of “Pursuit of Jade” are available on Netflix.
