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The Rise of Phoenixes

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Title: 天盛长歌 / Tian Sheng Chan Ge
English title: The Rise of Phoenixes
Also known as: 凰权·弈天下 / Huang Quan Yi Tian Xia
Genre: Historical, political
Episodes: 56 / 70
Broadcast network: Hunan TV
Broadcast period: 2018-Aug-14 to 2018-Sep-16
Air time: 19:30
Original soundtrack: The Rise of Phoenixes OST

Synopsis

The story of the fictional kingdom Tian Sheng, born from a conquest of Greater Cheng (Da Cheng) with the support of the powerful Chang family. As a reward, the head of the Chang family was given the Min Stronghold (Min Zhai) and title Duke of Min, retaining a lot of political power and abusing Min Zhai's citizens. The Jinshi are a nomadic tribe to the North of Tian Sheng, ruled by the Helian clan. Da Cheng, Tian Sheng and Jinshi were once part of Greater Yue and some look to restore its former glory.

The story starts with Ning Yi, the 6th prince, being released from captivity after 18 years, who is then betrothed to Colonel Qiu Shaiqi's daughter. However her place is taken by Feng Zhiwei, the Colonel's niece as her birth card is a more favourable match. Ning Yi is intrigued by her sharp mind and as he starts his plot to avenge his brother Ning Qiao and his mother Ya Le, Zhiwei's fate becomes entangled with his. She dislikes his vengeful character, admires his intelligence, does not like to be part of a clique and yet his sense of justice often forces her to his side. As they navigate the political currents in this ocean of secrets, loyalties and schemes, their bond intensifies and yet - so do their differences.

User/Viewer Ratings

4.60

(10 votes)

Cast

Main

Chen Kun as Ning Yi
- Liu Ruo Gu as child Ning Yi
Ni Ni as Feng Zhiwei
Zhao Li Xin as Xin Ziyan
Ni Da Hong as Tian Sheng Emperor
Yuan Hong as Jin Siyu

Princes and Princess

Hai Yi Tian as Ning Chuan, Crown Prince
Shi An as Ning Sheng, second prince
Shao Tong as Ning Yan, fifth prince, simple minded and easily manipulated. Gets himself killed when he becomes convinced he's the true heir to the throne.
Qu Gao Wei as Ning Qi, seventh prince, spent ten years at the border as a military commander. Shy at first, but soon unveils his ambition.
Wang Kai Yi as Ning Ji, tenth prince, youngest son. Kind hearted and keeping himself out of the fight of the throne.
Xu Hao as Princess Shaoning, the Emperor's daughter, doted on by the Crown Prince. Becomes vindictive, when the Crown Prince is killed but also regards Zhiwei as a trust worthy person, often putting her in conflict with her good nature.

Tian Sheng

People with Ning Yi

He Lei as Ning Cheng, Ning Yi's Imperial Bodyguard and friend
Song Jia Yang as Ning Qing, Ning Yi's bodyguard, reporting to Ning Sheng
Liu Yun as Man Chun, Ning Yi's maid
Wang Jia Qi as Zhu Yin, proprietor of the capital's most prestigious house of entertainment. Wronged by the fall out of Ning Chuan's scheme to kill his brother Ning Qiao.
Luan Yuan Hui as Chen Shao, leader of the pirates that disrupt peace in Min Zhai, which are really disgruntled citizens opposing the cruel rule of Chang Yuan. Helps Ning Yi impeach Chang
Rong Fei as Wu Ying, a Eunuch assigned to Ning Yi by the Emperor to spy on him, but he quickly turns to Ning Yi's side after Ning Yi gives him the opportunity to choose, what to report to Official Zhao.
Chi Peng as Aunt Ling Ying, maid that helped raise Ning Yi. He only liked her snacks.

People with Zhiwei

Bai Jing Ting as Gu Nanyi, secret member of Bloody Pagoda, highly skilled in martial arts, trained under Master Zhong. Becomes Zhiwei's body guard.
Xu Jian as Yan Huaishi, scholar from a wealthy trading family, who aligns himself with Zhiwei and becomes her confidant.
Wang Ou as Hua Qiong, daughter of a family who fell victim to the Duke of Min and aligned herself with Ning Yi and Zhiwei to avenge her family. Becomes Zhiwei's best friend.

Palace / Officials

Hou Yan Song as Official Zhao, head eunuch
Qin Yan as Grand Secretary Yao Ying, the senior of the officials and one with the most influence with the emperor. Becomes Ning Yi's ally in his plot to overthrow the Chang family.
Wang Ce as Gu Yan, head of the imperial guards
Ma Wei Fu as Imperial Physician Zhang, Ning Chan coerces him into giving him access to his father's medical records.
Jiang Zhong Wei as Imperial Physician
Jerry Chang as Peng Pei, Minister of Justice, corrupt official and aligned with the Chang family.
Zhang Zhi Zhong as Xu Qi Rui, Minister of Rites, blackmailed by Ning Sheng and therefore his follower and advisor

The Imperial Harem

Yu Ming Jia as Imperial Consort Chang, leader of the Imperial Harem after her sister the Empress died.
Zhu Rui as Consort Qing
Wang Ou Lei as Lady Wang, mother of Ning Qi
Mei Ting as Ya Le, Ning Yi's mother and the one woman the Emperor truly loved.
Yu Li as Zi Yin, a servant of Lady Wang, but really Imperial Consort Chang's spy
Sui Yu Meng as Yao Yang Ci, daughter of Grand Secretary Yao Ying, wants to marry Ning Yan
Zhang Xin Ying as Hua Gong Mei, wants to marry Ning Yi

Qingming Academy

Hu Ke as Da Hua, Academy Director Xin Ziyan's wife. A "little" jealous, but very loving.
Chen Si Si as Er Hua, Da Hua's younger sister
Mao Yi as Yao Yangyu, Yao Ying's unruly son, who is Xingming Academy's brightest student (before Feng Zhiwei entered the academy)
Liu Hao Yan as Chunyu Meng, son of Tian Sheng's First General

Qiu / Feng Family

Lu Yong as Qiu Shangqi, colonel and leader of the Imperial Infantry. Aligns himself with whoever would give him the greatest advantage.
Yang Zi Yan as Lady Qiu, Qiu Shanqi's wife
Xu Ge as Qiu Yuluo, Qiu Shanqi's daughter. Not the smartest cookie in the jar, yet arrogant and unruly and therefore often target of Zhiwei and her brother.
Liu Min Tao as Qiu Mingying / Lady Feng, mother of Feng Zhiwei, widow of Gu Heng, previous leader of Bloody Pagoda
Chang Long as Feng Hao, Qiu Mingying's biological son and Zhiwei's "twin brother".
Deng Sha as Fifth Aunt Yuhua, 5th concubine of Qiu SHangqi, close to Lady Qiu, suspects there's something fishy with the Feng children's identity and gets herself killed trying to find out the truth.

Chang Family

Yin Zhu Sheng as Chang Yuan, Duke of Min, a stronghold in a coastal region, which he ruled to serve his own wealth and prestige. Head of the Chang family who helped found Tian Sheng and put the Emperor in his seat.
Xu Wei as Chang Hai, younger brother of Chang Yuan and Ning Chuan's main strategist.
Cui You Bin as Chang Zhong Yi, eldest son of Chang Yuan
Dai Xu as Chang Zhong Xin, Chang Yuan's second son

Greater Cheng / Bloody Pagoda

Tan Kai as Emperor of Da Cheng
Xiu Qing as Master Zong Chen, Gu Yan's mentor and Qiu Mingying's advisor. One of the current leaders of Bloody Pagoda, posing as headmaster of a private school.
Hei Zi as Gu Heng, Qiu Mingying's husband and previous leader of Bloody Pagoda
Qu Guo Qiang as Old Stablehand, leader of the defected Bloody Pagoda under the Crown Prince's control. Works as a stable hand in Qingming Academy
Kang Fu Zhen as young Stablehand, son of the old Stablehand, born 18 years ago as Da Cheng was conquered. Feng Zhi Wei makes Princess Shao Ning apologize to him and in return he saves Feng Zhiwei's life.

Ling Shi Tribe

Zhang Xiao Chen as Helian Zheng, Prince of the Ling Shi tribe
Qin Yong as San Sun, a general of the Jinshi tribe, part of Prince Helian Zheng's entourage when he visits the Tian Sheng capital.
Shen Xiao Hai as Zhan Bi, former lover of Ning Yi's mother Ya Le. Now advisor to Helian Zheng.
Li Jing Jing as Liu Mudan
Lu Xia as Liu Mei Duo

Others

Production Credits

Original Writing: Huang Quan 凰权 by Tian Xia Gui Yuan
Director: Shen Yan, Liu Hai Bo
Screenwriter: Lu Yi, Lu Jing, Zou Yue, Wang Pei, Qiu Yong Yi (邱永懿), Qian Mi
Producer: Niu Ji Xin, Lu Yi
Executive Producer: Gong Yu, Zhao Yi Fang, Li Guo Dong (李国栋), Wang Xiao Hui, Chen Xiao, Yang Bei
Music: Dong Ying Da
Art Director: Zhang Shu Ping
Costume Designer: Fang Si Zhe
Company: Huace Croton, China Syndication, K. Pictures, Haomai Culture, COL Group, New Film Association

Notes

Filming period: 2017-May-27 to 2017-Dec-9
Production period: 7 months (197 days)

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-*[[Kang Fu Zhen]] as young Stablehand, son of the old Stablehand, born 18 years ago as Da Cheng was conquered. Feng Zhi Wei makes a Princess Sha Ning apologize to him and in return he saves Feng Zhiwei's life.
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 *[[Zhang Xiao Chen]] as Helian Zheng, Prince of the Ling Shi tribe
 *[[Qin Yong]] as San Sun, a general of the Jinshi tribe, part of Prince Helian Zheng's entourage when he visits the Tian Sheng capital.
 *[[Shen Xiao Hai]] as Zhan Bi, former lover of Ning Yi's mother Ya Le. Now advisor to Helian Zheng.
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+*[[Lu Xia]] as Liu Mei Duo
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