2022 · 18 episodes · ~10–14 min; Mango total page 3h52 incl. extras per episode · MangoTV
Painter Shi Qi is forced into a face swap and substitute marriage, only to discover that the general she must marry is the man she once loved and saved.
PASS — official MangoTV International English player is currently U.S.-accessible
English subtitles
PASS — English is selectable in the official MangoTV subtitle menu
Original audio
Mandarin
Popularity evidence
#2 in Batch 2 — 710M official plays (7.1亿)
Popularity checked
2026-10-05
Official Mango lists 18 core episodes; the international interface can surface extra/previews beyond 18. Main couple remains together and forms a family. Retro-audit 2026-10-06: U.S. playback + English-sub gate PASSED via official MangoTV International player.
Strategist Mei Changsu returns to the capital under a new identity to clear the names of soldiers condemned as traitors. As he guides an overlooked prince through a bitter succession struggle, old loyalties and his failing health threaten his carefully laid plans.
A former martial arts legend lives as wandering physician Li Lianhua. A young investigator and an old rival draw him into murder cases and secrets from his past.
A former martial arts legend lives as wandering physician Li Lianhua. A young investigator and an old rival draw him into murder cases and secrets from his past.
Year
2023
Episodes
40 + Special Episode
Rating
4/5
Watch status
Finished
Ending
Ambiguous/Open
Breakup
Yes, in the backstory. Li Xiangyi and Qiao Wanmian were previously lovers, and their relationship ended before the present-day storyline. They do not resume their relationship.
Relationship
No central romantic couple. Li Lianhua is romantically unattached, with his ultimate fate left open.
Marriage
No marriage for Li Lianhua
Where to watch
Official iQIYI International English-language listing checked October 8, 2026: 40 main-series episodes plus a separate special, Mandarin audio and advertised English subtitles. The listing promotes VIP membership; access may depend on region and membership. Current U.S. account playback, the special's entitlement, full-series subtitle/audio menus and individual paid or free episode access were not tested. Check access in your own U.S. account before subscribing.
iQIYI: Official listing; U.S. access not confirmed.
iQIYI
U.S. availability
Official listing; U.S. access not confirmed.
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Source / check details
Official iQIYI International English-language listing checked October 8, 2026: 40 main-series episodes plus a separate special, Mandarin audio and advertised English subtitles. The listing promotes VIP membership; access may depend on region and membership. Current U.S. account playback, the special's entitlement, full-series subtitle/audio menus and individual paid or free episode access were not tested. Check access in your own U.S. account before subscribing.
English subtitles advertised; full coverage not verified. Mandarin audio listed; playback continuity not verified.
Playback was not independently tested.
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