Chinese drama ‘Pursuit of Jade’ starring Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei is breaking records and has become an international hit. The historical romance drama has joined other popular C-dramas on OTT such as; ‘The First Frost’, ‘Why I Fly Towards’, ‘Shine On Me’, ‘The Best Things’ and ‘Love Between Lines’.However, the live adaptation of the web novel is a bit confusing for some viewers due to its political setup and multiple subplots. If you are facing the same problem, here is the ‘Pursuit of Jade’ guide, explaining the characters, political subplots and other details.
The central plot of ‘Pursuit of Jade’
‘Pursuit of Jade’ follows Fan Chang Yu, the daughter of a butcher, who struggles to care for her younger sister after the death of her parents. One snowy day, he comes across a wounded man buried in the snow, brings him home despite his bad condition, and survives. The man is Xie Zheng, a shameless nobleman, but Chang Yu does not know his true identity. She keeps it a secret and later enters a marriage of convenience to help Chang Yu secure his home.But what begins as a strategic alliance slowly turns into true love as the political turmoil in the capital escalates in Zheng’s absence. No one there knows that Zheng is alive. As the two navigate political conspiracies, court factions, and the coming war, many romances, revenges, power struggles, and struggles for survival follow.
‘Pursuit of Jade’ character guide
‘Pursuit of Jade’ has an all-star Chinese cast including Zhang Linghe, Tian Xiwei, Kong Xueer, Deng Kai and more. However, the characters can be a little confusing to decipher. Fan Changyu, played by Tian Xiwei: practical, brave and emotionally layered; his action scenes and chemistry drive the show.Xie Zheng, played by Zhang Linghe: Brooding yet tender; it stands out in the shift from hidden revenge to open heroism.Li Huai’an, played by Ren Hao: A strict magistrate adding intrigue and support.All 40 episodes of ‘Pursuit of Jade’ are available on Netflix.
