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The Ascent of Ling Yun

The Ascent of Ling Yun

152025•7.0/10
Drama

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7.0/10(2)

Lingyun, a cunning palace maid, rises through the imperial ranks to become the emperor’s favored consort, exposing the empress’s hidden corruption. But her ascent comes at a terrible cost, as she becomes ensnared in ruthless palace intrigues and a forbidden love that could destroy her.

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Language

ZH

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 3, 2025

Last Aired

October 10, 2025

Networks

Tencent Video

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2025-10-03
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2025-10-03
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2025-10-03
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2025-10-03
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2025-10-03
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2025-10-03
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2025-10-04
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2025-10-04
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2025-10-05
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2025-10-05
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2025-10-06
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2025-10-06
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2025-10-07
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2025-10-07
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2025-10-08
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2025-10-08
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 2025-10-09
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 2025-10-09
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 2025-10-10
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 2025-10-10
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 2025-10-10
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 2025-10-10
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 2025-10-10
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 2025-10-10
E25
Episode 25
Air date: 2025-10-10
E26
Episode 26
Air date: 2025-10-10
E27
Episode 27
Air date: 2025-10-10
E28
Episode 28
Air date: 2025-10-10
E29
Episode 29
Air date: 2025-10-10
E30
Episode 30
Air date: 2025-10-10

Cast

Ke Ying

Ke Ying

Lingyun

Chang Bin

Chang Bin

Wu Linfu

Shen Zhiyi

Shen Zhiyi

Concubine Wan

Wang Zhengrui

Emperor

Gu Zhiyun

Gu Zhiyun

Zhao Lian'er

Leng Lianrou

Jinyu

Hao Zejia

Hao Zejia

Concubine Jing

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