Series synopsis
Love & Crown, also known as 凤凰台上 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Youku on November 14, 2025. It ended on December 2, 2025. It stars Ren Jialun, Peng Xiaoran, Zhang Yao and Estelle Chen.
In the Great Qi dynasty, young Emperor Xiao Huan assumes the alias Bai Chifan and draws close to Ling Cangcang, daughter of the Grand Tutor, to reclaim power from him and the Empress Dowager. Cangcang, the brave and righteous leader of the Fenglai Pavilion, joins him in investigating the Lingbi Sect. Their bond deepens into love, but her master's death sparks a fatal misunderstanding. Though they become Emperor and Empress, old wounds keep them apart. Refusing to abandon the truth, Cangcang endu ...
Premise
In the Great Qi dynasty, young Emperor Xiao Huan assumes the alias Bai Chifan and draws close to Ling Cangcang, daughter of the Grand Tutor, to reclaim power from him and the Empress Dowager. Cangcang, the brave and righteous leader of the Fenglai Pavilion, joins him in investigating the Lingbi Sect. Their bond deepens into love, but her master's death sparks a fatal misunderstanding. Though they become Emperor and Empress, old wounds keep them apart. Refusing to abandon the truth, Cangcang endures betrayal and peril, only to discover Xiao Huan's silent devotion. Together, they restore peace, and prove that neither love nor the realm must be forsaken.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ren Jialun as Xiao Huan / Bai Chifan
- Peng Xiaoran as Ling Cangcang
- Zhang Yao as Xiao Qianqing
- Estelle Chen as Du Tingxin
- Wang Zhuocheng as Luo Xianxue
- He Nan as Zhong Lin
- Liu Mengrui as Xiao Ying
- Luo Mingjie as Li Hongqing
Guest cast
- Gao Shuguang as Ling Xuefeng
- Zhong Yuwei as Xiao Shan
- Zhao Ke as Empress Liu
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 35 | November 14, 2025 | December 2, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Ling Cangcang won't marry her enemy, Xiao Huan. On their wedding night, she recalls how he used a fake identity to get close to her. |
November 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Ling Cangcang is poisoned and Xiao Huan rushes to her rescue, which leads both of them to be thrown into prison. |
November 14, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Xiao Huan is badly injured while protecting Ling Cangcang. Posing as a married couple during the investigation of a case stirs hidden feelings. |
November 14, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Youku |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 14, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 2, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |