Overview
Li Chang Ge's family was murdered by Li Shi Min, the Emperor of Tang, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. She heads to Shuo Province under the guise of a man with hopes of raising an army to kill Li Shi Min to avenge her family's death. However, as a captain of the army of Shuo Province in Zhangzhou, she loses a siege by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate General Ashina Sun, who takes her to serve him as a personal military strategist.
The Long Ballad centers on a high-stakes power struggle set against the backdrop of the Tang Dynasty. Following a violent family betrayal, Li Chang Ge navigates a dangerous path of cross-dressing and hidden identity to reclaim her honor. The series blends political intrigue with military strategy as the protagonist shifts from a vengeful daughter to a brilliant military strategist under the command of her former adversary.
The relationship between Li Chang Ge and Ashina Sun forms the core of the drama. Dilraba Dilmurat anchors a performance that emphasizes calculated survival over simple affection. The shifting dynamics between the lead characters develop through a slow burn that prioritizes mutual tactical respect before personal intimacy. This progression, paired with the series' roots in manhua, creates a distinct rhythm that balances large-scale conflict with quiet moments of personal transformation and shifting loyalties.
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- First Aired
- March 31, 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episode Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Origin
- CN
- TMDB Votes
- 38