Xu Kai and Zhou Ye star in historical drama ‘Yi Ou Chun’

The historical political drama ‘Yi Ou Chun’, starring Xu Kai and Zhou Ye, is currently streaming on iQIYI International. The series follows the intertwined fates of Shen Run and Xie Qingyuan, two individuals bonded by past hardships who reunite years later to seek justice for their families.

The plot weaves together domestic struggles within the Xie household and high-stakes political maneuvering in the imperial court. Shen Run, a powerful official seeking to uncover corruption, and Xie Qingyuan, a resilient woman investigating her mother’s death, transition from suspicious rivals to essential allies and lovers.

In the series finale, the protagonists face a climactic confrontation involving a forced marriage plot. Shen Run intervenes to protect Xie Qingyuan, ultimately joining forces with her to dismantle corrupt factions and clear their families' names.