
Web Drama: The Prisoner of Beauty
Chinese Title: 折腰 / Zhe Yao
Broadcast Website: Tencent
Broadcast Date: May 13, 2025 |
Genre: Historical, Romance
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 30
Director: Deng Ke
Screenwriter: Nan Zhen
Production Company: Tencent Video, Fat Bear
Origin: China
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Synopsis and Plot Summary
A smart and clever girl from the Qiao family, enters into a marriage alliance with the courageous, sharp and kind master of the Wei family. It opens the curtains to a story about their warm daily life that also involves the affairs of family and country.
Due to the grievances of their ancestors, Xiao Qiao (Song Zu'er) and Wei Shao (Liu Yuning) were wary of each other despite being husband and wife. Their daily lives consist of endless probes and attacks and their many contests are filled with laughter and tears. After overcoming many crises, they gradually become attracted to each other's ingenuity. Husband and wife eventually join hands to resolve family conflicts and restore peace and tranquility for the common people.
Fun Facts
- The filming ceremony was held on January 31, 2023 in Hengdian.
- It was announced almost four months later on May 16, 2023 that filming wrapped.
Cast
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Lareina Song Zu'er as Xiao Qiao / Qiao Man |
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Liu Yuning as Wei Shao |
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Xuan Lu as Su Ehuang |
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Liu Duanduan as Wei Yan |
Supporting Cast
- Liu Xiaoqing as Xu Furen
- Viva Ho as Da Qiao
- Shih Chieh King as Qiao Gui
- Li Xueqin as Xiao Tao
- Peter Ho as Gao Heng
- Wang Chengsi as Wei Liang
- Wei Zixin as Gong Sunyang
- Ao Ziyi as Qiao Ci
- Snow Kong as Zheng Chuyu
- Ji Xiaobing as Liu Yan
- Feng Hui as Qiao Yue
- Wu Haochen as Wei Qu
- Zhou Lula as Bi Zhi
- Liu Yihong as Wei Xiao
- Cui Yi as Zhu Furen
- Zhang Yanyan as Ding Furen
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