Pursuit of Jade
PG132026•45m•7.7/10
Drama
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.7/10(46)
This drama follows Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart. Determined, Fan Changyu wields her butcher’s knife on the battlefield, searching for justice and her husband. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title, fighting to protect his country and love. Reunited in battle, they stand together, defying fate, uncovering the truth, and returning home without forgetting their vows.
Production
iQIYI 北京爱奇艺科技, Tencent Video, HAOHAN
Language
ZH
Status
Ended
First Aired
March 6, 2026
Last Aired
March 26, 2026
Networks
iQiyi, Tencent Video
Created By
Tuan Zi Lai Xi
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2026-03-06
Fan Changyu rescues Xie Zheng in the snow and evades the soldiers searching for him. In the turmoil, their fates become closely entwined.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2026-03-06
Fan Changyu reopens the family pork shop and displays an unusual talent for business. To save her home, she asks Xie Zheng to marry into the family.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2026-03-06
Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng face a crisis, stirring Zheng's emotions. Meanwhile, Qi Shu wistfully recalls playing chess with a mysterious figure.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2026-03-06
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer through hardship, and finally consummate their marriage. Qi Shu, under the alias An Xu, enters Luyuan Academy.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2026-03-06
Changyu is upset about the hairpin and the betrothal letter. Gongsun Yin discovers Princess Qi Shu's identity but allows her to stay and study.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2026-03-07
Xie Zheng starts wondering who the Fan family really are. Fan Changyu appears in court over Fan Da's property case, which takes an unexpected turn.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2026-03-07
Fan Changyu escapes from prison to find someone and fights alongside Xie Zheng. Gongsun Yin saves Xie Zheng, and Changyu is set free.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2026-03-08
Fan Changyu learns from Gongsun Yin that Xie Zheng will eventually leave, which upsets her. She teams up with Yu Qianqian to sell braised meat.
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2026-03-08
Wei assassins strike again at night. Li Huai'an finds the Fan shrine to the Marquis of Wu'an. Wei Xuan orders He Jingyuan to send troops to Chongzhou.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2026-03-09
At court, Wei Yan suppresses Grand Tutor Li to consolidate his power. Fan Changyu reopens her braised meat stall, and business booms.
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2026-03-09
Fan Changyu is attacked by a butcher. Li Huai'an returns for a date with the Grand Princess. Yu Qianqian is pestered by a mysterious merchant.
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2026-03-10
Fan Changning meets Yu Bao'er at a tavern. Xie Zheng finds Zhao Xun and Qi Min stockpiling grain. Yu Qianqian gets Xie Zheng to pose as her husband.
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2026-03-10
Qi Min discovers Xie Zheng's true identity. On New Year's Eve, the Fan and Zhao families share a celebratory meal and a drunk Changyu tries to confess.
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2026-03-11
Qi Min learns Yu Bao'er's true birth date. On the night of the festival, Fan Changyu exposes Song Yan in public. Xie Zheng receives some urgent news.
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2026-03-11
Fan Changyu learns the truth about her origins from her grandfather. Yixiang Tower is framed. Yu Qiangian is arrested, and the county yamen office is captured.
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2026-03-12
Fan Changyu sneaks into the yamen and fights Sui Yuanqing to free the magistrate. Xie Zheng saves her in time. They later meet at the ferry.
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 2026-03-12
Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng argue fiercely, parting on bad terms. Yu Qiangian decides to head south to avoid trouble, but is ambushed by bandits.
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 2026-03-13
Bloodshed erupts in Lin'an as Fan Changyu lures the bandits away. Xie Zheng rushes over to help, only to find her badly wounded and unconscious.
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 2026-03-13
Xie Zheng vows to marry Fan Changyu, who's still unconscious. When Changning goes missing, Changyu resolves to search for her sister.
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 2026-03-14
Fan Changyu keeps searching for her sister Changning. With the battle and a rescue operation looming, Xie Zheng and He Jingyuan devise a plan.
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 2026-03-14
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 2026-03-15
Grand Tutor Tao schemes to get Fan Changyu to safety. Xie Zheng confronts Sui Yuanging, who takes Fan Changning hostage.
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 2026-03-15
Xie Zheng pulls off a battlefield miracle, but the tide turns. Fan Changyu weeps with joy on learning that Changning is safe. Shi Yue hatches a plan.
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 2026-03-16
Qi Shu discovers he has been unrealistic. Fan Changyu is reunited with her long-lost sister. Gongsun Yin gives Xie Zheng a warning.
E25
Episode 25
Air date: 2026-03-17
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu grow closer. Fan Changyu foils Shi Yue's plan. Xie Zheng pretends to punish Changyu for breaking army rules.
E26
Episode 26
Air date: 2026-03-18
Before the battle, Qi Shu and Gongsun Yin reveal their feelings for each other. Fan Changyu goes to her husband's place, and kills Shi Hu.
E27
Episode 27
Air date: 2026-03-19
Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
E28
Episode 28
Air date: 2026-03-20
Changyu goes looking for someone. Xie Zheng sends Xie Qi to protect her in secret. Xie Zheng saves Zhao Xun, who reveals his true identity.
E29
Episode 29
Air date: 2026-03-21
Yu Qianqian escapes and meets Changyu outside the city. As the fighting intensifies, Fan Changyu turns back and leads the locals into battle.
E30
Episode 30
Air date: 2026-03-21
He Jingyuan dies in battle. His last letter reveals who Fan Changyu's biological father is. Qi Min asks Sui Yuanqing to avenge his father.
E31
Episode 31
Air date: 2026-03-22
Xie Zheng and Fan Changyu's relationship is at an impasse. Wei Xuan is removed from office. Li Huai'an apologizes, and reconciles with Changyu.
E32
Episode 32
Air date: 2026-03-22
Li Huai'an claims Fan Changyu as his sworn sister to quell rumors. Xie Zheng guesses Qi Min faked his death and suspects there is a mole in the army.
E33
Episode 33
Air date: 2026-03-23
Li Huai'an learns of Sui Yuanqing's escape and confronts Xie Zheng. Tutor Li's plan fails. Qi Shu returns. Fan Changyu gets closer to Xie Zheng.
E34
Episode 34
Air date: 2026-03-24
Li Huai'an learns of Sui Yuanqing's escape and confronts Xie Zheng. Tutor Li's plan fails. Qi Shu returns. Fan Changyu gets closer to Xie Zheng.
E35
Episode 35
Air date: 2026-03-25
Qi Min conspires with Grand Tutor Li, who suggests hosting a banquet. Qi Sheng intends to use the banquet to win over, or eliminate, Xie Zheng.
E36
Episode 36
Air date: 2026-03-26
Xie Zheng's public declaration of love causes a stir. He seeks the truth behind a palace coup from long ago. Yu Qiangian steals the tiger tally.
E37
Episode 37
Air date: 2026-03-26
Though ill, Tutor Li attends the event and clashes with Wei Yan. A fire breaks out at Qingyuan palace and Gongsun Yin risks his life to save Qi Shu.
E38
Episode 38
Air date: 2026-03-26
Intrigue swirls at court and in the martial world. Fan Changyu vows to clear her father's name. Xie Zheng exposes Wei Yan's role in Jinzhou's fall.
E39
Episode 39
Air date: 2026-03-26
Qi Min leads rebels into the palace, where he confronts Wei Yan. Xie Zheng defeats Wei Yan, who reveals the truth about what happened 17 years ago.
E40
Episode 40
Air date: 2026-03-26
Wei Yan kills himself to quell the rebellion. Qi Min dies. The young emperor ascends to the throne. Xie Zheng becomes regent, Fan Changyu a general.
Cast
Tian Xiwei
Fan Changyu
Zhang Linghe
Xie Zheng
Kong Xue'er
Yu Qianqian
Deng Kai
Qi Min
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