Drama Info:
Title: Novoland Pearl Eclipse (斛珠夫人) Hu Zhu Fu Ren
Episodes: 48
Release Date: November 10, 2021
Film Location: Hengdian
Summary: The Chinese drama is based on Xiao Ru Se’s novel of the same name and tells the story of the Zheng Dynasty’s court and harem in Novoland. It involves Emperor Xu, Fang Zhu, a powerful minister, and the strange girl Hai Shi, who face the complicated struggle for rights and firmly guard for peace of their country.
Plot Synopsis:
Under the pressure of the heavy pearl tax, the fishermen have no choice but to strangle their loved ones, causing the merfolk to shed their tears and create pearls.
As a result, Ye Hai Shi, who is in danger of losing her life, experiences the tragedy of her father and entire village being slaughtered.
At the time of life and death, she is rescued by Fang Zhu, a minister of conquest passing through the area.
She is brought back to Tianqi and becomes a disciple under Fang Zhu. She changes her name to Fang Hai Shi and dresses in men’s clothes.
Fang Hai Shi slowly develops feelings for Fang Zhu during her time of study with him. But Fang Zhu is unable to reciprocate due to his promise to forever protect Zheng and support Emperor Xu.
Afterwards, Fang Zhu has no choice but to oust Hai Shi’s identity to protect her and send her to Emperor Xu’s side. Hai Shi then becomes the personal guard of the Emperor and she starts to be interested in him.
When the Emperor also finds out that Hai Shi is a girl, he starts having feelings for her. Hai Shi will have to face her own feelings towards Fang Zhu and the Emperor.
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Cast & Characters:
Yang Mi 杨幂 as Fang Hai Shi / Ye Hai Shi 方海市/叶海市
Originally a fisherman’s pearl plucking girl, by chance, she enters the court of Zheng and becomes a warrior. No matter what kind of adversity, she is never bitter but becomes hurt over love. Hai Shi pursues the light, yet it is also the wound in her heart that can never be healed. She is willing to go through dangers, accompany him in death, but ultimately she cannot escape her fate.
Chen Wei Ting 陈伟霆 as Fang Zhu / Fang Jian Ming 方诸/方鉴明
His blood is different and so he bears injuries and illness for the Emperor; his oath is both a responsibility and a shackle. He knows that his life is weak, and although his affection is deep, he does not want it to be known, so he only silently protects those he loves.
Supporting Characters
Xu Kai Cheng 徐开骋 as Emperor Xu / Chu Zhong Xu 帝旭/褚仲旭
His uncle rebels, the Crown prince dies, and the dynasty changed. He wished to be an idle prince for his whole life, but he has no choice but to bear the hatred of the country and the family in the troubled times. After years of bloody battles in the chaos, peace is finally achieved, but his beloved is lost in the chaos. He becomes so dispirited, his temperament changes drastically, and has to endure the long years himself because of the responsibility to the throne.
Chen Xiao Yun 陈小纭 as Ti Lan / Zi Zan 缇兰/紫簪
The princess of a weak tribe, she has never received affection and attention since childhood, but because she looks like her half-sister, she is sent to Zheng for marriage. However, her appearance ends up being her curse.
Wang Sen 王森 as Fang Zhuo Ying / Duo Han / Duo Luo 方卓英/夺罕/夺洛
He is separated from his family in Hongyaoyuan when he was a child, but fortunutely he is saved by his master who teaches him carefully and trains him in martial arts. He vows to protect his love for life, but fate sends him thousands of miles away.
Yuan Yu Xuan 袁雨萱 as Zhe Liu 柘榴
She works as an embroiderer, her skillful hand is a natural beauty. Her quiet life is suddenly shattered by the struggle for power, lost loved ones, and she is poisoned, turning into a blind woman. He is like a ray of sunlight, wrapping the darkness with tenderness. Although she isn’t able to see her love, she has outlined his appearance thousands of times in her heart.
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Airing Schedule:
Start: November 10, 2021
Frequency: 1 episode everyday
End: December 26, 2021
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