The Story of Ming Lan

The Story of Ming Lan

The Story of Ming Lan

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The Story of Ming Lan

2018- 2019

1 Seasons

78 Episodes

7.4(36 votes)

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Drama

Overview

Sheng Minglan, the intelligent but overlooked sixth daughter of the Sheng family, hides her talents to survive a difficult childhood and avenge her mother’s death. As she navigates family struggles and political intrigue, she forms a complex bond with Gu Tingye. Together, they rise as a powerful couple, balancing love, loyalty, and duty in a changing empire.

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Production Companies

Daylight Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

赵丽颖

Sheng Minglan

赵丽颖

Acting

冯绍峰

Gu Tingye

冯绍峰

Acting

朱一龙

Qi Heng

朱一龙

Acting

施詩

Sheng Molan

Acting

张佳宁

Sheng Rulan

张佳宁

Acting

王鹤润

Sheng Hualan

王鹤润

Acting

王仁君

Sheng Changbai

王仁君

Acting

刘钧

Sheng Hong

Acting

刘琳

Wang Ruofu

Acting

高露

Lin Qinshuang

Acting

Li Yixiao

Zhu Manniang

Li Yixiao

Acting

曹翠芬

Old Madame Sheng

曹翠芬

Acting

Li Hongtao

Gu Yankai

Li Hongtao

Acting

Zhang Xiao Qian

Sheng Changfeng

Zhang Xiao Qian

Acting

Han Ye

丹橘

Han Ye

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