Love & Crown
凤凰台上
Completed · Premiered 2025-11-14 · 35 episodes
About this drama
Emperor Xiao Huan goes undercover to investigate corruption and encounters Ling Cangcang, the principled leader of a martial arts pavilion. Together they combat treacherous ministers and restore peace to the empire, unaware that their lives are linked by an impending royal marriage. Their shared struggle for the common people transforms a chance meeting into a deep, complicated romance.
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- Youku · Official title pageAvailability varies by region; check the platform.
Cast
Directed by Lin Feng, Zhao Xia
- Ren Jialun as Xiao Huan
- Peng Xiaoran as Ling Cangcang
- Zhang Yao as Xiao Qianqing
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Should I watch?
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Romance carries the main plot
- May not suit you if you prefer low angst
Story traits
- Romance
- 8 / 10
- Angst
- 8 / 10
- Comedy
- 2 / 10
Traits and editorial notes are researched from published sources with AI assistance and editorially checked (how we review).
Tags
- Action
- Drama
- Mystery
- Romance
- Wuxia
- Enemies to lovers
- Hidden identity
- Political intrigue
- Second chance
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