Against The Current
兰香如故
Airing now · 2026 · 47 episodes
About this drama
After her noble family is destroyed by a false treason charge, Shen Jialan assumes the identity of a maid, Xu Lanxiang, to survive. Entering the household of her former fiancé, Lin Jinqi, she navigates treacherous mansion politics with her sharp intelligence. As she rises from a lowly servant to a woman of influence, she strives to clear her family’s name and reclaim her destiny while navigating a complicated, evolving romance.
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- WeTV · Official title pageAvailability varies by region; check the platform.
Cast
Directed by Huang Yingxiang, Chen Dan
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- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Romance carries the main plot
- Historical setting
- May not suit you if you prefer low angst
- There is a love triangle
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Story traits
- Romance
- 7 / 10
- Angst
- 9 / 10
- Comedy
- 2 / 10
- Pacing
- 5 / 10
Traits checked 2026-09-13 with AI assistance.
Tags
- Drama
- Romance
- Hidden identity
- Political intrigue
- Revenge
- Slow burn
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Broad classification only — happy, sad, bittersweet or open. No plot details.