Series synopsis
Legend of the Magnate, also known as 大生意人 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on November 25, 2025. It ended on December 11, 2025. It stars Chen Xiao, Sun Qian, Luo Yizhou and Cheng Taishen.
A wrongfully accused scholar, Gu Pingyuan, becomes a fugitive and uses his intelligence to build a commercial empire. Starting as a merchant, he establishes himself in various industries, clashes with different merchant groups, and ultimately aims to save the nation's economy, showcasing a generation of merchants who served their country through commerce.
Premise
A wrongfully accused scholar, Gu Pingyuan, becomes a fugitive and uses his intelligence to build a commercial empire. Starting as a merchant, he establishes himself in various industries, clashes with different merchant groups, and ultimately aims to save the nation's economy, showcasing a generation of merchants who served their country through commerce.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chen Xiao as Gu Pingyuan
- Sun Qian as Chang Yu'er
- Luo Yizhou as Li Qin
- Cheng Taishen as Fourth Master Chang
- Huang Zhizhong as Li Wantang
- Li Chun as Su Zixuan
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 40 | November 25, 2025 | December 11, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In 19th-century Ningguta, convict Gu Pingyuan investigates a stolen ginseng doll after a deadly village feud erupts. Amid icy showdowns and tense negotiations, he meets the curious Chang Yuer. |
November 25, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Gu Pingyuan consolidates support among reform-minded allies but discovers a hidden network of opponents plotting against him. Tensions rise as court factions maneuver behind the scenes, threatening his plans. |
November 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 After surviving a fall, Gu Pingyuan is rescued by Chang Si. He learns Xu Guandai has been exposed and punished, while he recovers under the care of Chang Yuer, whose admiration for him grows. |
November 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 25, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 11, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 19:30:00 |