The Princess's Gambit
PG132025•45m•8.0/10
Drama
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.0/10(7)
In a world divided into three kingdoms, Princess Jiang Taohua of Zhao escapes Empress Lv's control through a marriage alliance in Wei, a kingdom fraught with political intrigue. An unexpected encounter with Chancellor Shen Zaiye draws her into his world, where their complex relationship unfolds as they navigate personal ambitions and the turbulence of court politics.
Production
Tencent Video, Yinhekuyu Media
Language
ZH
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 25, 2025
Last Aired
July 11, 2025
Networks
Tencent Video
Created By
Bai Lu Cheng Shuang
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2025-06-25
On her way to be married, Jiang Taohua meets Shen Zaiye. Later, fearing the wedding might be called off, she resolves to take action.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2025-06-25
Jiang Taohua marries Shen Zaiye willingly, but he suspects she may have ulterior motives. On their wedding day, he sets a trap to humiliate her.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2025-06-25
Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye test each other in a tense standoff. After Xue Ran is killed, Shen Zai Ye takes swift action.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2025-06-25
Jiang Tao Hua escapes from the Crown Prince's residence and seeks help from Mu Wu Xia. She then offers to help Shen Zai Ye take on Meng Zhen Zhen.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2025-06-26
Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye come up with a scheme. On the wedding day, Meng Zhen Zhen stirs trouble, and Jiang Tao Hua waits for an opportunity.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2025-06-26
Shen Zai Ye places Meng Zhen Zhen under house arrest. The Crown Prince tries to bring him down — but Shen uncovers the source of the counterfeit money.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2025-06-27
Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye investigate a gambling house. Unaware that danger is closing in, they elude the Crown Prince.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2025-06-27
The Crown Prince destroys the evidence. Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye stumble upon some counterfeit money and decide to investigate.
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2025-06-28
Xiang Qing Ying and Mu Wu Xia follow Shen Zai Ye's tracks into the mountains — and find Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2025-06-28
With their whereabouts discovered, Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye distract the ambushers while Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying lead the villagers to safety.
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2025-06-29
Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua discover the location of the silver mine and relocate the planned hunt. Meng Huai Jin schemes against them.
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2025-06-29
Xiang Qing Ying comforts Mu Wu Xia. Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua are trapped. After escaping, they decide to team up to confront Empress Lu.
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2025-06-30
Shen Zai Ye is ambushed in the mine — but Mu Wu Xia comes to the rescue. Meanwhile, Jiang Tao Hua takes bold risks to earn Shen Zai Ye's trust.
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2025-07-01
After defeating the Crown Prince, Shen Zai Ye continues dealing with the Meng family and grows closer to Jiang Tao Hua.
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2025-07-01
Meng Zhen Zhen unsuccessfully tries to poison Shen Zai Ye, who takes this opportunity to wipe out other threats hiding within his household.
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2025-07-02
Jiang Tao Hua makes a shocking discovery. Shen Zai Ye targets a key enemy but is injured trying to capture them.
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 2025-07-02
Xiang Qing Ying befriends Li Jiao Han, and Mu Wu Xia becomes jealous. Jiang Tao Hua confides in Shen Zai Ye, who chooses to trust her.
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 2025-07-03
Jiang Tao Hua saves Mu Wu Xia, but Shen Zai Ye misunderstands the situation. Later, Shen Zai Ye rescues Jiang Tao Hua.
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 2025-07-03
Shen Zai Ye learns the truth and struggles with remorse. Jiang Tao Hua awakens from her coma only to find she suffers from amnesia.
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 2025-07-04
Shen Zai Ye reunites with Jiang Tao Hua, yet she remains cold toward him. Shen Zai Ye traps the delegation from Beiyuan, and Empress Lu suddenly shows up.
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 2025-07-04
Shen Zai Ye becomes aware of Jiang Tao Hua's amnesia and decides to help her recover her memory. Jiang Tao Hua discovers a new clue in the secret room.
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 2025-07-05
The villainous Meng Zhen Zhen kidnaps Jiang Tao Hua. After learning about this, Shen Zai Ye rushes to her rescue.
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 2025-07-05
Jiang Tao Hua unexpectedly regains her memory. Li Jiao Han dies, and Shen Zai Ye seizes the opportunity to restore the imperial examination.
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 2025-07-06
Empress Lu begins implementing her plan. Jiang Tao Hua tries to cut ties with Shen Zai Ye. Meanwhile, Mu Wu Yin plots with Meng Zhen Zhen.
E25
Episode 25
Air date: 2025-07-06
Mu Wu Xia is charged for the murder of the Second Prince and placed under house arrest. Shen Zai Ye secretly investigates the case.
E26
Episode 26
Air date: 2025-07-07
Shen Zai Ye remains skeptical about the murder of the Second Prince. Meng Zhen Zhen strikes a deal with him.
E27
Episode 27
Air date: 2025-07-08
Shen Zai Ye forces Mu Wu Yin to drop out of the imperial examination. Mu Wu Yin decides to target Mu Wu Xia. Shen Zai Ye heads to Beiyuan for the antidote.
E28
Episode 28
Air date: 2025-07-09
Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye rush to Luocheng. Empress Lu teams up with Mu Wu Yin to sabotage their plans, and involves Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying.
E29
Episode 29
Air date: 2025-07-10
Jiang Tao Hua is attacked — but Shen Zai Ye comes to the rescue. Together, they uncover a new secret.
E30
Episode 30
Air date: 2025-07-10
When explosions rock the city, Empress Lu escapes. She then seals the city off — but Shen Zai Ye leads the rest of the inhabitants to break out.
E31
Episode 31
Air date: 2025-07-11
Mu Wu Xia presents evidence of Mu Wu Yin's treason. Jiang Tao Hua and Shen Zai Ye pledge their love to each other. Mu Wu Yin imprisons Empress Lu.
E32
Episode 32
Air date: 2025-07-11
The King of Qi is forced to yield to Mu Wu Yin. Shen Zai Ye and Mu Wu Xia mobilize troops to rescue him. Empress Lu is exposed at the succession ceremony.
E33
Episode 33
Air date: 2025-07-11
Mu Wu Yin and Empress Lu are toppled. Mu Wu Xia and Xiang Qing Ying pledge their love. Meng Zhong Yan confesses — then kills himself.
E34
Episode 34
Air date: 2025-07-11
Shen Zai Ye unveils his true identity, vindicating the Xie family. Empress Lu reemerges and attempts to stir up trouble again.
E35
Episode 35
Air date: 2025-07-11
Jiang Tao Hua passes Qian Mo Chen's test. Shen Zai Ye is poisoned while testing some medicine, leaving Jiang Tao Hua heartbroken and helpless.
E36
Episode 36
Air date: 2025-07-11
Shen Zai Ye sets a trap to lure Empress Lu. Qian Mo Chen and Empress Lu die together. Shen Zai Ye and Jiang Tao Hua finally get married.
Cast
Liu Xueyi
Shen Zaiye
Meng Ziyi
Jiang Taohua
Gao Han
Mu Wuyin
Liu Lingzi
Meng Zhenzhen
Bian Cheng
Mu Wuxia
Fan Jingwen
Xiang Qingying
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