Series synopsis
Riding on the Wind, also known as 乘风游 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on March 13, 2026. It ended on March 13, 2026. It stars Kevin Yan, Zhou Lijie, Kenji Chen and Lei Shu.
In the Song Dynasty, young painting prodigy Xi Meng rises within the Imperial Painting Academy while navigating mentorship, rivalry, and loyalty at court. As his journey becomes intertwined with Emperor Huizong, his struggles and revelations ultimately inspire the creation of the legendary painting A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains.
Premise
In the Song Dynasty, young painting prodigy Xi Meng rises within the Imperial Painting Academy while navigating mentorship, rivalry, and loyalty at court. As his journey becomes intertwined with Emperor Huizong, his struggles and revelations ultimately inspire the creation of the legendary painting A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kevin Yan as Emperor Huizong of Song
- Zhou Lijie as Xi Meng
- Kenji Chen as Fan Zixu
- Lei Shu as Crown Prince
- Feng Xiang
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | March 13, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 13, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 13, 2026 |
| Status | ended |