Revenge (Zhang Ling He, Lu Yu Xiao) Chinese Drama

Revenge (刺棠 / Ci Tang) is a historical, revenge, and political Chinese drama starring Zhang Ling He and Lu Yu Xiao. The story follows Ye Tingyan, a former Crown Prince who survives betrayal, torture, and the loss of his throne before transforming his identity and returning to the imperial court with one goal: revenge against the Emperor and Empress who took everything from him. As he enters a dangerous political struggle under his new identity, Ye Tingyan is reunited with Empress Su Luowei, the former fiancée he believes betrayed him, setting the stage for a battle of suspicion, power, and buried truths surrounding the “Ci Tang” conspiracy.

Revenge (Zhang Ling He, Lu Yu Xiao) (2026) Chinese Drama

Title: Revenge
Chinese Title: 刺棠 / Ci Tang
Broadcast Network: Tencent
Broadcast Date: TBA
Genre: Historical, Revenge, Political
Original Writing: 刺棠 (Ci Tang) by Wu Yuan
Director: Guo Hu
Assistant Director: Wang Jun Xi
Screenwriters: Xiang Xiao Yuan, Ren Zhuang Liu, Lang Nuo Lin
Producers: Qi Shuai, Fang Yan Zhi
Action Director: Wang Hai Qi
Art Director: Shan Chang Bin
Stylist: Fang Si Zhe
Makeup Artist: Li Hui Qin
VFX Director: Shen Xu Feng
Casting Director: Zhang Han Sheng
Production Companies: Linmon Pictures, Tencent Video
Episodes: 38
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Revenge Synopsis

Ye Tingyan returns from the depths of hell with a singular purpose: to take revenge on the Emperor and Empress who now occupy the throne. He was once Crown Prince Song Ling, a noble and upright heir who was framed in the “Ci Tang” conspiracy by his younger brother, Song Lan, and betrayed by his fiancée, Su Luowei. After enduring torture and being forced to watch them ascend the throne together, Song Ling changes his identity and transforms himself into the powerful court official Ye Tingyan.

Upon returning to the imperial court, Ye Tingyan encounters Empress Su Luowei once again. He treats her as a pawn in his revenge while the two become caught in a dangerous struggle of suspicion and political power. As Ye Tingyan uncovers the truth behind the “Ci Tang” case, old misunderstandings begin to unravel, leading the former lovers toward an alliance against the tyrant and a plan to clear the names of those wrongly accused.

Revenge Story Breakdown

Song Ling was once the Crown Prince and heir to the throne. His life changes when he is framed in the “Ci Tang” conspiracy by his younger brother, Song Lan.

Song Ling is betrayed by his fiancée, Su Luowei, and suffers torture as a result of the conspiracy. He is eventually forced to watch as Song Lan and Su Luowei ascend the throne together.

After surviving what happened to him, Song Ling undergoes a gruesome transformation, altering his skin and bones so that he can assume a new identity. He returns to the imperial court as Ye Tingyan, a powerful court official determined to exact revenge.

Ye Tingyan’s return brings him face-to-face with Empress Su Luowei. Believing that she betrayed him, he treats her as a pawn while pursuing his plans. Their reunion takes place amid political struggles and mutual suspicion.

As Ye Tingyan investigates the events surrounding the “Ci Tang” conspiracy, he eventually uncovers the truth behind the case. The revelations allow him and Su Luowei to resolve their long-standing misunderstandings and recognize that they share a common enemy.

The two then form an alliance to overthrow the tyrant, clear the names of those wrongly accused in the “Ci Tang” case, and pursue the peaceful and prosperous realm they once hoped to create.