The Shadow Sovereign

Details

Title: 昭阳公主 / Zhao Yang Gong Zhu
English title: The Shadow Sovereign
Genre: Historical, Romance
Episodes: 18
Broadcast network: Bilibili
Broadcast period: 2026-Jul-23

Synopsis

Shen Xiao, from a poor family, studies diligently to enter the imperial court and investigate his father's death. However, he unexpectedly has a one-night stand with Princess Zhaoyang, Li Shu, only to be abandoned by her. Soon after, he achieves the highest rank in the imperial examination. At the newly appointed banquet, Shen Xiao meets the emperor, and his first memorial is an impeachment of the "arrogant and licentious" princess...

The two go from mutual antagonism to mutual respect, developing feelings for each other. From adversaries to allies, Shen Xiao helps the princess break free from her shackles. On their journey of fighting side-by-side, they realize the crux of this class struggle: only with national peace and prosperity can individual destinies be secure...

User/Viewer Ratings

4.13

(8 votes)

Cast

Main Cast

Li Hong Yi as Shen Xiao
Kong Xue Er as Li Shu, Princess Zhaoyang

Supporting Cast

Liu Xu Wei as Cui Jinzhi, Minister of War
Lin Xiao Zhai as Princess An Le
Xu Zi Yin as Zheng Shu, Crown Princess
Lu Mi Le as Li Qin Le Sheng, Seventh Prince
Zhao Wen Long as Li Chong, Crown Prince
Chen Si Yu as Li Yan, Second Prince
Qin Chu Ming as Emperor Zheng Yuan
Wang Yun Han as Jian Xin
Wang Min Ci as Qing Luo
Huang Bo Si as Xiao Que
Dongfang Yu Xi as Eunuch Li
Wang Zi Han

Production Credits

Original Writing: Ping Yang Gong Zhu (平阳公主) by Qing Wei (青帷)
Director: Deng Zhan Neng
Screenwriter: Chu Chu
Stylist: Li Yu Ling

Notes

Filming Period: 2026-Feb-05 to 2026-Mar-06

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