Series synopsis
The Princess's Gambit, also known as 桃花映江山 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Tencent Video on June 25, 2025. It ended on July 11, 2025. It was created by Bai Lu Cheng Shuang. It stars Liu Xueyi, Meng Ziyi, Gao Han and Liu Lingzi.
In a world divided into three kingdoms, Princess Jiang Taohua of Zhao escapes Empress Lv's control through a marriage alliance in Wei, a kingdom fraught with political intrigue. An unexpected encounter with Chancellor Shen Zaiye draws her into his world, where their complex relationship unfolds as they navigate personal ambitions and the turbulence of court politics.
Premise
In a world divided into three kingdoms, Princess Jiang Taohua of Zhao escapes Empress Lv's control through a marriage alliance in Wei, a kingdom fraught with political intrigue. An unexpected encounter with Chancellor Shen Zaiye draws her into his world, where their complex relationship unfolds as they navigate personal ambitions and the turbulence of court politics.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Liu Xueyi as Shen Zaiye
- Meng Ziyi as Jiang Taohua
- Gao Han as Mu Wuyin
- Liu Lingzi as Meng Zhenzhen
- Bian Cheng as Mu Wuxia
- Fan Jingwen as Xiang Qingying
Guest cast
- Maggie Huang as Empress Lv
- Zhao Shunran as Qian Mochen
- Xu Jingya as Qingtai
- Yi Yunhe as Mu Wuhen
- Zhu Jian as Mu Wugou
- Han Quanhai as Peng Si
- Yuan Hangming as Xue Ran
- Zhang Lei as Emperor Qi
- Wang Jiaxuan as Zhan Lu
- Xia Xiang as Eunuch Ren
- Shao Weitong as Meng Huaijin
- Dai Si as Yang Wanqing
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 36 | June 25, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 On her way to be married, Jiang Taohua meets Shen Zaiye. Later, fearing the wedding might be called off, she resolves to take action. |
June 25, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jiang Taohua marries Shen Zaiye willingly, but he suspects she may have ulterior motives. On their wedding day, he sets a trap to humiliate her. |
June 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye test each other in a tense standoff. After Xue Ran is killed, Shen Zai Ye takes swift action. |
June 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tencent Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 25, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 11, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |