Series synopsis
Royal Upstart is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Tencent Video on July 8, 2025. It ended on May 7, 2026. It stars Pan Yihong, Zhu Rongjun, Fan Meng and Roada Xu.
After a mysterious accident, Xiao Ning finds himself transported into another world as the live-in son-in-law of the powerful Su family. Using ancient techniques to revolutionize tea and wine, he uses his sharp wit and strategies to quickly rise to prominence.
Premise
After a mysterious accident, Xiao Ning finds himself transported into another world as the live-in son-in-law of the powerful Su family. Using ancient techniques to revolutionize tea and wine, he uses his sharp wit and strategies to quickly rise to prominence.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pan Yihong as 韦浩
- Zhu Rongjun as 魏宁安
- Fan Meng as 林洛
- Roada Xu as 朵香
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 54 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | July 8, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 28 | April 28, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 8, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 8, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 8, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 28, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 28, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tencent Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 8, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 7, 2026 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | ended |