Series synopsis
The Ascent of Ling Yun, also known as 后宫凌云传 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Tencent Video on October 3, 2025. It ended on October 10, 2025. It stars Ke Ying, Chang Bin, Shen Zhiyi and Wang Zhengrui.
Lingyun, a cunning palace maid, rises through the imperial ranks to become the emperor’s favored consort, exposing the empress’s hidden corruption. But her ascent comes at a terrible cost, as she becomes ensnared in ruthless palace intrigues and a forbidden love that could destroy her.
Premise
Lingyun, a cunning palace maid, rises through the imperial ranks to become the emperor’s favored consort, exposing the empress’s hidden corruption. But her ascent comes at a terrible cost, as she becomes ensnared in ruthless palace intrigues and a forbidden love that could destroy her.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ke Ying as Lingyun
- Chang Bin as Wu Linfu
- Shen Zhiyi as Concubine Wan
- Wang Zhengrui as Emperor
- Gu Zhiyun as Zhao Lian'er
- Leng Lianrou as Jinyu
- Hao Zejia as Concubine Jing
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | October 3, 2025 | October 10, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 3, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 3, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 3, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tencent Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 10, 2025 |
| Status | ended |