In general, the Legend of Zang Hai tells the story of Zhi Nu, the son of the Head Astronomer of the Yong Dynasty Empire, whose family was slaughtered in one night. After going through a period of fleeing and intense training, he returns disguised as Zang Hai, a clever advisor who manages to penetrate the palace circles.

In this drama, Xiao Zhan plays Zang Hai (also known as Zhi Nu), a protagonist who initially appears cold, sharp, and harbors great anger towards those responsible for the massacre of his family. As the story unfolds, the audience will see his gentle side when he begins to be moved by the suffering of the people he leads.

Meanwhile, Zhang Jingyi plays Xiang An Tu, an intelligent woman with a sharp political vision and her own family agenda. Initially, their relationship is based solely on mutual interests. Zang Hai seeks to gain power for revenge, while Xiang An Tu tries to expand her family's political influence. However, it eventually develops into a deep strategic cooperation, which ultimately fosters seeds of love as well as inner conflict for both of them.

This drama is an adaptation of a novel titled Zang Hai Zhuan by Nanpai Sanshu, a writer known for a series of popular mystery and adventure novels such as The Lost Tomb. In the adaptation process, the script was written by Zhao Liuyi, while the director's chair was filled by Zheng Xiaolong, whose name is associated with the cinematic quality of palace dramas, along with co-director Cao Yiwen, who has worked on several renowned productions.

The shooting process began on December 30, 2023, at Hengdian World Studios, an iconic location for many Chinese costume dramas. The production team built ancient city sets and magnificent palaces to support the atmosphere of the Yong Dynasty era. After more than five months, the shooting officially concluded on June 1, 2024, marking one of the productions with the longest shooting duration in recent years.

The original soundtrack features renowned musicians such as Sun Nan, Yuan Yuwei, Xilinnayi Gao, and Dan Yichun, with the theme song It’s Me sung by Sun Nan, a Mandopop legend. Interesting, right? So don’t miss out!