Deceiving heaven and crossing the sea to enter the capital, in a foreign land I met my destined soulmate.

Newcomers have arrived at the Imperial Academy! The period light‑comedic series “The Princess and the King” will make its sweet debut on Tencent Video tonight at 8 p.m.! Follow our guide to uncover the secrets of this show!

"The Young Master"

Exclusively streamed by Tencent /

The series is co-produced by Penguin Pictures and Next Station Pictures, with Li Eryun and Li Xinghua serving as producers. Renowned director You Dazhi helms the project, while Jiang Chao, You Jingru, Wang Anyu, and Tang Mengjia star in the lead roles. Starting August 13, it will premiere exclusively on Tencent Video, with two new episodes dropping every Thursday and Friday at 8:00 PM, and six episodes available to VIP subscribers in advance. Beginning August 27, VIP members can also enjoy an exclusive early‑access viewing privilege, allowing them to watch the finale ahead of schedule!

Cross-dressing to subvert clichés

A Different Persona /

“Lady’s Heir” tells the story of Han Yuanniang, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo, who disguises herself as a man to take her twin brother Han Shiyi’s place—and inadvertently finds herself caught in a tale of love, hatred, and bitter rivalry with the aloof Fifth Prince, Chen Yanyi. The unexpected twist of Han Yuanniang both “cross-dressing as a man” and embodying the image of a dashing, carefree playboy is delightfully unconventional, while the protagonists’ journey—balancing their careers with romance—leaves viewers eagerly curious.

The youthful lineup is a major crowd-puller.

Freshly Assembled /

“Lady’s Son” has brought together a host of handsome, up-and-coming idols. As soon as You Jingru’s period‑style look was unveiled, it won unanimous praise from netizens; her dashing, masculine outfit was a real eye‑catcher, and her first on‑screen pairing with Jiang Chao sparked instant chemistry.

In addition to the endearing, contrasting leads, rising star Wang Anyu also joins the cast in a heartfelt performance as the carefree, rebellious second-generation official, Wang Zhongyu. Will Young Master Wang once again return with unfulfilled dreams? Stay tuned!

A light-hearted debut, crafting a heartfelt production.

End-to-end workflow /

The Zhu brothers once again take on the genre of period light‑hearted comedy, handling the entire post‑production process for “The Princess and the King.” They infuse the lead characters’ interactions with a strong sense of atmosphere, leveraging warm color palettes, upbeat music, inventive editing and packaging, and dazzling special effects to maximize the lighthearted, comedic vibe—ensuring viewers can vividly feel the chemistry between the “spoiled heir” and the “expressionless crown prince.”

Teaser Trailer

One frame, one meme /

In the teaser trailer, Han Shiyi first arrives in the capital, effortlessly mastering everything from visiting brothels and cockfighting to climbing trees—all in an effort to cultivate the image of a spoiled young master. But to his surprise, he’s handpicked by the expressionless Fifth Prince as his personal attendant, kicking off a hilariously absurd journey. The jokes come so fast and furious that every frame is pure fun—watch it again and again!

With its distinctive characters and storyline, this series is sure to deliver a uniquely heart‑warming experience this summer. Want to find out how the female lead’s true identity was uncovered? Starting August 13, tune in to Tencent Video for an exclusive premiere!