Synopsis:
Set during the turbulent Wude reign, the city of Chang’an was once dominated by the feared Huben Dark Guards. However, following a power seizure by the feudal lord Xiao Wuyang, the Guards mysteriously vanished along with the dethroned emperor. Rumors swirl that their leader, Yan Fengshan, is holding the fallen ruler as a political pawn.
Enter Xie Huaian (played by Cheng Yi), a brilliant official from Huainan with a hidden past. Tasked by the new ruler to hunt down the remnants of the Huben, Xie Huaian sees a perfect opportunity for personal vengeance. Yan Fengshan is the man who murdered his father. To succeed in this deadly game of cat and mouse, Xie Huaian forms an unlikely alliance with a loyal general, a master swordsman, and a cunning strategist. Together, they wage a shadowy war in the streets of the capital, unraveling a conspiracy that will decide the fate of the empire.
Also known by the literal translation Twenty-Four Strategies of Chang’an (长安二十四计), this drama promises a gripping mix of political intrigue and martial arts mystery. With Cheng Yi (from the recently concluded Sword and Beloved – I don’t think this man sleeps!) leading a stellar cast that includes veterans like Liu Yi Jun and Wang Jin Song, viewers can expect intense cerebral battles and high production value.
Family death and a long planned revenge… sounds kinda like Legend of Zang Hai (not that I had finished it). Let’s hope whatever Cheng Yi does, it’s all part of his plan, too. 😎
Airing 12/12~
