Chinese Drama · 2026
Pursuit of Jade
逐玉 · Zhú Yù
The #1 Chinese drama of all time on Netflix (7M+ views). Butcher's daughter Fan Changyu and fallen Marquis Xie Zheng enter a matrilocal marriage that reshapes their empire. 2.7 billion domestic views, #6 on Netflix Global Top 10 Non-English TV.
- Cast
- Tian Xiwei, Zhang Linghe
- Watch on
- NetflixiQIYI
- Based on
- 《逐玉》by Tuan Zi Lai Xi
- Genre
- historicalromance
Deep dives
15 essays on Pursuit of Jade
Cultural history, classical references, memorable quotes, and the Chinese idioms worth knowing.
- 01
Who Is Emperor Qi Sheng in Pursuit of Jade? The Weakest Man on the Throne — and Why He Never Reopens the Case
Who is Emperor Qi Sheng (齐笙) in Pursuit of Jade? The reigning emperor who inherited a throne emptied by his father's massacre — and the cover-up that came with it. What happens to him, why he abdicates, and whether he's a villain.
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Pursuit of Jade Chinese Name & Character Names Explained: What 逐玉, 樊长玉 and 谢征 Really Mean
Pursuit of Jade's Chinese name is 逐玉 (Zhú Yù) — and the heroine's own name contains the jade being pursued. Here's what 逐玉, 樊长玉, 谢征, 魏麒麟 and 长信王 really mean, and the joke the English title can't carry.
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Who Is Prince Changxin in Pursuit of Jade? The Rebel Prince, Who Kills Him — and Why He Isn't the Real Villain
Who is Prince Changxin (长信王) in Pursuit of Jade? The rebel prince played by Guan Yunpeng, killed by Fan Changyu in episode 30 — and the reason he's only the third-most-important villain. Plus who General Wei Qilin is and why he matters to Fan Changyu.
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Zhang Linghe (张凌赫) Best Dramas & Career Guide: From Chang Heng in Love Between Fairy and Devil to Xie Zheng in Pursuit of Jade
Zhang Linghe (张凌赫, born 1997) plays Xie Zheng / Marquis Wu'an in Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) — the role that elevated him from popular C-drama actor to top-tier star. Here's his career from electrical-engineering student to Gucci ambassador, his best dramas, the 'Foundation-Liquid General' meme, and what's next.
- 05
What Time Period & Dynasty Is Pursuit of Jade Set In? The Fictional Dayin Dynasty (大胤) Explained
Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) is set in the fictional Dayin Dynasty (大胤) — not a real Chinese period. Here's what the dynasty actually is, why the writers invented it, and which real Chinese dynasties (Tang, Song, Ming) the drama blends together.
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Tian Xiwei (田曦薇) Best Dramas & Career Guide: From New Life Begins to Fan Changyu in Pursuit of Jade
Tian Xiwei (田曦薇, born 1997) plays Fan Changyu in Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) — the butcher's-daughter-turned-Flower-Crowned-General role that made her one of China's 'four small dan' actresses. Here's her career from New Life Begins to Pursuit of Jade, plus what's next.
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Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) Politics Explained: The 16-Year Conspiracy Behind the Jinzhou Case
The political plot of Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) is layered: Prince Changxin is the public antagonist, Wei Yan the executor, Qi Min the hidden first-mover — and the dead emperor is the real architect. Here's how the 16-year Jinzhou conspiracy actually works.
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Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) Family Tree & Relationship Chart: Who Prince Changxin, Qi Sheng and Wei Qilin Really Are
Every relationship in Pursuit of Jade traces back to one death before Episode 1 — Crown Prince Chengde. Who Prince Changxin is, how Qi Sheng and Wei Qilin connect to the Xie and Fan families, and the full character chart.
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Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) Ending Explained: Is It a Happy or Sad Ending? What Happens to Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng
Does Pursuit of Jade have a happy ending? Yes — Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng end up together, both walk away from power, and retire to Lin'an. Here's the full episode 40 breakdown, every thread resolved, and the one genuinely dark note.
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How Pursuit of Jade Made Supporting Actors Into Stars: The Chinese Concept of 配角逆袭
Lin Muran gained 1.4 million followers from one scene. Kong Xueer trended nationally. Deng Kai's villain reveal stunned everyone. How Pursuit of Jade created the rarest C-drama phenomenon: 配角逆袭.
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Does Fan Changyu Become a General? Yes — the Flower-Crowned General (簪花将军). The Pursuit of Jade Finale Arc Explained
Yes — Fan Changyu becomes the Flower-Crowned General (簪花将军) in Pursuit of Jade, after killing Prince Changxin in episode 30 — the senior conspirator she holds responsible for the Jinzhou massacre — with her father's butcher knife. Here's exactly what the Flower-Crowned General title means, how she earns it, and the Chinese idioms behind her butcher-to-general arc.
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The Real History Behind Pursuit of Jade (逐玉): Matrilocal Marriage, Military Purges, and Women Warriors
Pursuit of Jade is set in a fictional dynasty, but its themes are rooted in real Chinese history — from 入赘 matrilocal marriage to military purges and women on the battlefield.
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Pursuit of Jade (逐玉): Famous Quotes Explained in Chinese and English
Break down the most viral quotes from Pursuit of Jade — from Fan Changyu's iconic butcher lines to Xie Zheng's battlefield vows. Chinese text, pinyin, and cultural context.
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10 Chinese Idioms Every Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) Fan Should Know
Discover the Chinese idioms (chengyu) woven into Pursuit of Jade's story of love, war, and revenge — from Xie Zheng's hidden identity to Fan Changyu's battlefield courage.
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Pursuit of Jade in Chinese Is 逐玉 (Zhu Yu) — What the Name Means and Why the Drama Is Called That
Pursuit of Jade's Chinese name is 逐玉 (Zhu Yu), literally “chasing jade.” The English title loses what 逐 carries — pursuit as obsession, not ambition. Here's what jade signifies in Chinese culture and why the name is the key to the show.
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