The Crimson Blade

The Crimson Blade (2026)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance

Ye Qingling, an illegitimate daughter of the Ye family, is forced to marry the critically ill heir of a noble house. On their wedding night, the heir suddenly dies, and she narrowly escapes being sacrificed as a burial companion for the Grand Princess. To survive, she risks approaching her cold-hearted brother-in-law, Wei Hengzhi, through a fake pregnancy scheme and careful schemes. Yet, she becomes entangled in a forbidden attraction between sister-in-law and brother-in-law, and a whirlpool of political intrigue. In the end, Wei Hengzhi's true identity as a hidden royal prince is revealed. Together, they crush the conspiracy. He ascends the throne as emperor, and she becomes his empress.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 12:00

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E68Episode 68Jan 13, 2026
S01E67Episode 67Jan 13, 2026
S01E66Episode 66Jan 13, 2026
S01E65Episode 65Jan 13, 2026
S01E64Episode 64Jan 13, 2026
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Also known as

  • Hong Zhuang Ren
  • 红妆刃 (China)
  • Алый клинок (Russian Federation)
  • Клинок в алом (Russian Federation)
  • Багровый клинок (Russian Federation)

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