Series synopsis
Sharp Blade in the Snow, also known as 墨刃藏娇 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on January 14, 2026. It ended on January 17, 2026. It stars Huang Junjie, Wu Jiayi, Jing Yanjun and Dai Meng.
Falsely accused of murdering her father, Princess Feng Li returns from exile as a feared ruler to uncover the truth behind the crime. At a decadent banquet designed to flush out her enemies, she draws close to Yun Zhan, a mysterious slave who is secretly a fallen prince. As their hidden motives collide and political conspiracies close in, Feng Li and Yun Zhan must choose between revenge, power, and the love that threatens to undo them both.
Premise
Falsely accused of murdering her father, Princess Feng Li returns from exile as a feared ruler to uncover the truth behind the crime. At a decadent banquet designed to flush out her enemies, she draws close to Yun Zhan, a mysterious slave who is secretly a fallen prince. As their hidden motives collide and political conspiracies close in, Feng Li and Yun Zhan must choose between revenge, power, and the love that threatens to undo them both.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Huang Junjie as Yun Zhan / Cang Lin
- Wu Jiayi as Feng Li
- Jing Yanjun as Bai Yu
- Dai Meng as Meng Wu
- Liu Yuyin as Xin Miao
- Shang Na as Rao Jun
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | January 14, 2026 | January 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Exiled for a false charge of patricide, Feng Li returns to Mo City as a puppet queen under her aunt Meng Wu’s control. Feigning madness to survive, she begins testing the assassins hidden among her new attendants. |
January 14, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After surviving an assassination attempt, Feng Li fakes an execution to flush out hidden enemies. A scar on Yun Zhan’s waist awakens memories of a snowbound promise neither realizes still binds them. |
January 14, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Poisoned while secretly investigating her father’s murder, Feng Li collapses into the arms of would-be assassin Yun Zhan, who recognizes the jade token from their shared childhood past. |
January 14, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 14, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 17, 2026 |
| Status | ended |