To Bend the Waist

To Bend the Waist (2025)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance

Adapted from Peng Laike's novel of the same name, set in a fictional chaotic world during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. The Wei and Qiao families are enemies due to past grievances. After the Qiao family's decline, they betray their eldest daughter and marry Xiao Qiao to Wei Shao. Wei Shao, harboring hatred for his father and brother's tragic deaths, coldly sends Xiao Qiao back to her hometown in Youzhou the day after their wedding. However, using memories from her past life and her own wisdom, Xiao Qiao overcomes the Wei family's difficulties and Empress Su E's repeated schemes. During times of crisis, she and Wei Shao support each other. Wei Shao is gradually moved by her gentleness and courage, lets go of his hatred, and begins pursuing his wife. Eventually, they work together to resolve their family conflicts. Wei Shao becomes emperor, Xiao Qiao becomes empress, and together they protect the peace of the realm.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 10:00

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E71Episode 71Oct 15, 2025
S01E70Episode 70Oct 15, 2025
S01E69Episode 69Oct 15, 2025
S01E68Episode 68Oct 15, 2025
S01E67Episode 67Oct 15, 2025
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Also known as

  • Zhe Yao
  • Yield to You
  • 折腰 (China)
  • Уступить тебе (Russian Federation)
  • Поклониться (Russian Federation)

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