Rising Justice (Gao Ye, Han Dong Jun) (2026) Chinese Drama

Rising Justice (蒸蒸日上 / Zheng Zheng Ri Shang) is a 2026 Chinese metropolitan legal drama starring Gao Ye and Han Dong Jun. Adapted from Mozhou’s nonfiction story series Genius Catcher Project, the drama follows Xiao Longnv, a female lawyer who leaves a prestigious law firm to pursue justice on her own terms. She establishes a grassroots legal team on the second floor of a public bathhouse, working alongside administrator Gu Miaomiao and aspiring lawyer Luo Zhi. As they take on civil disputes affecting ordinary people, Xiao Longnv also faces legal disagreements with Li Xin, a former colleague and childhood friend, whose rivalry with her gradually develops into collaboration.

Title: Rising Justice
Chinese Title: 蒸蒸日上 / Zheng Zheng Ri Shang
Episodes: 22
Broadcast Date: 10 October 2026
Broadcast Network: CCTV, iQiyi, Tencent
Genre: Metropolitan, Legal
Director: Yao Ting Ting
Screenwriter: Chen Shu Ling, Zhang Jian Qi, Yao Ting Ting, Yue Yu Yang (岳宇阳)
Producer: Dong Chen Chen (董宸辰), Shang Na
Watch On: iQiyi

Rising Justice Synopsis

Adapted from the nonfiction story series Genius Catcher Project by Mozhou, the series employs an episodic structure, with each case spanning two to three episodes, to focus on twelve real-life cases affecting ordinary people.

Set against the backdrop of Northeast China, the story follows Xiao Longnv, a female lawyer who leaves a prestigious firm to uphold her principles of justice. She establishes a grassroots legal team on the second floor of a public bathhouse, forming an unconventional group with administrator Gu Miaomiao and Luo Zhi, a perennial bar exam candidate. As she handles civil disputes, she clashes over legal philosophies with Li Xin, a former colleague and childhood friend, transitioning from workplace rivals to collaborators.

Story Breakdown

Xiao Longnv’s Pursuit of Justice

Xiao Longnv leaves a prestigious law firm because she wants to uphold her own principles of justice. Instead of continuing along a conventional legal career path, she establishes a grassroots legal team to help address disputes affecting ordinary people.

An Unconventional Legal Team

The legal team operates on the second floor of a public bathhouse in Northeast China. Xiao Longnv works alongside Gu Miaomiao, an administrator, and Luo Zhi, who has repeatedly attempted to pass the bar exam. Together, they form an unconventional group focused on handling legal disputes.

Twelve Real-Life Cases

Based on Mozhou’s nonfiction story series Genius Catcher Project, the drama focuses on twelve real-life cases involving ordinary people. Its episodic structure allows each case to unfold over approximately two to three episodes.

Civil Disputes and Ordinary People

As Xiao Longnv and her team handle civil disputes, they encounter legal issues that affect everyday lives. The cases form the central focus of the drama, highlighting the team’s efforts to pursue justice for ordinary people.

Xiao Longnv and Li Xin

Xiao Longnv’s work brings her into conflict with Li Xin, a former colleague and childhood friend. Their differing legal philosophies lead to disagreements, but their relationship gradually shifts from workplace rivalry toward collaboration.