Zhao Li Ying’s period drama The Story of Ming Lan begins filming


Grandma looks so happy! ^_^

And here we go! Zhao Li Ying‘s upcoming period drama has an official English name: The Story of Ming Lan (庶女明兰传), based on the novel written by Guan Xin Ze Luan. It kicks off filming today but the three main leads, Li Ying, Feng Shao Feng, and Zhu Yi Long were not there, all busy completing their other dramas is my guess, heh. The story follows our heroine through her youth, into her adulthood, and well into her marriage life as well. She’s the 6th child of the Sheng household. Though she is an intelligent and beautiful child, she was not loved by her family (her dad, her sisters, her mom dies early.) She has to hide her intelligence and suffers through the years, hoping to avenge for her mom. During this process she will meet many friends and foes, one of which is our male lead, Gu’s second son, Gu Ting Ye. He has helped and mistreated her before, but also the one to witness her sharp wits and lonely soul. After they get married, they will work together as a power couple, managing the new King’s regime as well as harvesting a world of happiness on their own.

To be honest, I’m a little anxious about this drama…. mainly because her story sounds like a slow-burn type of drama; would it be engaging throughout 70 episodes? It is produced by Hou Hong Liang, the man behind many acclaimed series such as Nirvana in Fire, Ode To Joy, Disguiser, etc so I’m less ill about the whole thing. I think PA burned me really well ~ Instead of excited about Li Ying’s drama, I’m drowning in sorrow. LOL.

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Booting Ceremony 9/5:

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A leaked photo of filming. The person posted this is actually so responsible. BLURRED OUT EVERYTHING! ROFL.

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Where to Read the Translated Novel?
01. Being translated by Alpenglowpaled

Produced by Hou Hong Liang (Nirvana In Fire, Ode To Joy), directed by Zhang Kai Zhou (Battle of Changsha, Ode To Joy 2), and written by Zeng Lu & Wu Tong (both writers of Battle of Changsha), The Story Of Ming Lan plans to have 70 episodes and filming has begun today!

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  1. 9 thoughts on “Zhao Li Ying’s period drama The Story of Ming Lan begins filming

    Grandma will be the best supporting character ever! I look forward to cute interactions between her and ZLY’s Minglan.

    • 9 thoughts on “Zhao Li Ying’s period drama The Story of Ming Lan begins filming

      Me too!! Excited to see her sharing scenes with an older actress who dotes on her character!

  2. 9 thoughts on “Zhao Li Ying’s period drama The Story of Ming Lan begins filming

    It’s definitely a slow-burn kind of story so a lot depends on the writers and how they want to plan out the story. I’m not expecting a very addicting pace, just pray they can make it interesting enough so that people don’t expect Li Ying to carry the drama.

    • 9 thoughts on “Zhao Li Ying’s period drama The Story of Ming Lan begins filming

      Pacing is what I’m deathly afraid of! >.<" My goldfish attention span. Lol. I wonder whether they will use child actors for the beginning. Promotes the youngins!

  3. 9 thoughts on “Zhao Li Ying’s period drama The Story of Ming Lan begins filming

    Finally.. *excited*
    Hoping this turns out good 😀

  4. 9 thoughts on “Zhao Li Ying’s period drama The Story of Ming Lan begins filming

    70 eps is pretty long though….. I’m willing to put my trust in the writers, producer and director due to their previous projects.

  5. 9 thoughts on “Zhao Li Ying’s period drama The Story of Ming Lan begins filming

    So far I have always managed to finished all of her dramas and even watched them a few times whenever I am bored. I am looking forwward to seeing her again,

  6. 9 thoughts on “Zhao Li Ying’s period drama The Story of Ming Lan begins filming

    i sat through all of PA. How bad could this be?!
    Bring it on!

    • 9 thoughts on “Zhao Li Ying’s period drama The Story of Ming Lan begins filming

      Omg this. To be honest, I fast forward at least half of PA, but I have more hope for this one since I liked the novel better that PA’s. Fingers crossed

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