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Returned Master

The unexpected emergence of the "Shi Wei Map," which reveals the location of a hidden treasure, sparks chaos in the martial arts world, triggering a race among different factions to locate it. Subsequently, two puzzling incidents occur - the vanishing of a theatrical group and the sudden appearance of bones in the Shangtang River. Detective Su Cheng Xi, officer Sui Han Bai, and killer Zuo Han Qin are drawn into the mysterious case, intrigued by the possible connection between the legendary map and the unearthed bones.

While visiting her ancestral residence, the imperial consort is discovered lifeless in the peach blossom grove under enigmatic conditions. Yan Shi Yi, a wandering swordsman, is identified as the main suspect, leading to the manor being cordoned off by strict orders. As the inquiry progresses, hidden truths come to light, making it increasingly challenging to reveal the actual circumstances.

Could she be the estranged spouse of a well-off household or the offspring of a business partnership? Yu Shu Yin, the firstborn child of the Yu clan, the most prominent partnership in Longguo, conceals her background and weds Fu Ming Zhe outside her family's knowledge, only to be deceived and set up. Fu Ming Zhe ultimately opts to leave Yu Shu Yin. Transitioning from the disgraced daughter-in-law of the Fu household to the ruler who dictates the destiny of Cangcheng, witness her remarkable transformation when the truth is unveiled, as she evolves into a vengeful deity, mounts a successful retaliation, reclaims all that was lost, and ultimately reasserts authority over the affluent family.

The fearless leader of XianYi sect, Heroine Gu Nianhe, is determined to find the antidote for the poison that forces her sect members to serve a General. During a daring mission in the General's mansion, she comes across a wounded man named Mu Yichuan whom she rescues and takes in as her servant. A deal is struck between them - Mu Yichuan will share information about the antidote in exchange for Gu Nianhe's healing abilities. Despite initial distrust, their bond deepens as they face internal and external threats, including the General's relentless demands and Gu Nianhe's commitments to her sect. As the truth about Mu Yichuan's intentions and background unfolds, their intertwined fates hang in the balance. The question remains - who will succumb first?

Liu Jing Shu and Liu Jia, who are twin sisters from the Great General's Mansion, were considered a bad sign at the time. To avoid trouble, Liu Jia, the younger sister, concealed her true identity and was raised in secret by General Liu as Er Gou in Fuzhong. Despite their identical appearance, the sisters have contrasting personalities - one being kind and generous, while the other is mischievous and spirited, often pretending to be her sister to sneak out and cause mischief. The situation takes a new turn when Marquis Xiao Ren Yan meets Liu Jia by chance at his engagement party, where she was trying to steal food. Upon learning about her circumstances, the general decides to assist her by providing martial arts training to help her face the world. As they embark on this journey together, little do they realize that it could lead to a new beginning, and possibly something more.

Three affluent individuals engage in workplace hazing that leads to a fatal outcome. Leveraging their wealth and influence to conceal information regarding their malicious actions, they believe they are immune to consequences. Their reckoning arrives in the guise of an enchanting, alluring woman on a mission for retribution.

Li Zhi Qing sacrifices her professional life for marriage, but is ultimately betrayed when her husband has an affair with her closest confidante. Meanwhile, her father's illness jeopardizes the family business, leading her husband to become power-hungry and contentious. Refusing to be defeated, Li Zhi Qing retaliates, emerging even more resilient and seeking retribution. (TMDb)

Upon his release from prison, a enigmatic man wanders through the city that once held fond memories for him, now filled with bitterness. Driven by the desire to lay his daughter to rest and seek revenge on those who ruined his life, he embarks on a dark path. The lives of hematologist Li Xiao Feng, insurance agent Ji Fan, career woman Li Ruo Nan, rebellious daughter Wang Yi Han, and financial elite Liu Ge become intertwined in a kidnapping case that will alter their fates.

Eighteen years ago, Xue Tong experienced a tragic event when her family was brutally killed. Since then, she has been biding her time, waiting for the opportunity to seek revenge. Now, as the wealthy businessman's daughter Miss Lin Bao Er, she has returned to her hometown. Lin Bao Er is now a cunning and skilled adult, adept with a gun and understanding of human nature. Upon meeting Zhu Guan Wen, they decide to pretend to be a couple to further their own agendas. Despite developing feelings for each other, they must question whether their love will be a source of strength or their downfall.

Following a carefully orchestrated murder a decade ago, she was given a second chance at life

Jiang Hu, who was formerly the head of the Unruly Men, failed to protect the crucial witness Han Yang. This failure resulted in the unjust accusation of the loyal General Hu and caused hardships for the Unruly brothers. Years later, the Lu family acknowledged his martial prowess, prompting him to dedicate himself to repaying their generosity. Subsequently, he roamed alone, yearning for a simple life. However, upon encountering the villains from the Lin Gui Pavilion, he found himself once again entangled in the chaos of the martial arts world. Jiang Hu rescued the orphaned girl Rong’er, and alongside his old friend Ye Yu, they stood for justice and confronted various perils together.

For three years, Ruan Lu Xia has been serving as the CEO's trusted advisor. When his ex-girlfriend returned from overseas, the CEO wanted to end their questionable relationship. Instead of mistreating her, the CEO generously offered her a large sum of money to use as she pleased. To everyone's surprise, the woman revealed that she was pregnant that same day. A decade ago, the woman's father killed her due to her mother's passing. Luckily, her half-brother rescued her from the dangerous situation and helped her escape. He even sacrificed his education to support her schooling. However, a minor accident led to a confrontation between the brother and the deceitful woman's boyfriend. Tragically, the brother was killed by the boyfriend on the girl's birthday, prompting her to seek vengeance.

Xu Xi, a deceived female entrepreneur, stages her own death and reemerges under a new identity to regain control of her business and seek retribution against her disloyal spouse and closest companion. (TMDb)

The affluent young woman Xia Si Ran wed the impoverished Lu Chi Sheng, believing she had found her soulmate. However, Lu Chi Sheng and her closest friend conspired to betray her, aiming to push her into peril and take everything she owned. After narrowly escaping the catastrophe, Xia Si Ran adopted the name Yu Wei and took on the role of a live-in caregiver for Lu Chi Sheng's family. She integrated herself into their lives and began plotting her revenge against the pair, ultimately reclaiming what was rightfully hers.

Xiao Ping Zhang and Xiao Ping Jing, the skilled sons of Xiao Ting Sheng, who is the Prince of Changlin and commander of the most formidable army in the Liang dynasty. Ping Zhang is the eldest and next in line to lead Changlin, while Ping Jing is carefree and learns from the master of Langya Hall in jianghu. Changlin Manor is dedicated to serving the people of Da Liang and is highly esteemed and trusted by both current and former emperors for their integrity and loyalty to the nation. However, concerns have arisen about the Manor gaining excessive power and favoritism, leading to old adversaries seeking revenge. As familial bonds, ethical values, ambition, and themes of maturation unfold, the protagonists navigate a tumultuous journey to self-discovery, amidst a backdrop of clandestine schemes conflicting with righteous actions.

The play revolves around Zheng Ke, the top-ranked assassin globally, who enters the palace with the intention of avenging his father's death by assassinating him. Little did he know that a significant conspiracy was on the verge of being exposed. While undercover in the palace, Zheng Ke accidentally swaps bodies with Qi Wan Er, the beloved princess. The two must now find a way to switch back. As they grow closer, their initial suspicions transform into mutual protection and understanding. Their bond deepens as they collaborate to thwart the prime minister's rebellious conspiracy... (TencentVideo)

"I've returned to a place of torment

Li Qian Qian, a wealthy family's daughter, was unexpectedly rescued by Xiao Mu Chen. Initially viewing him as a poor boy, she later discovered that he was concealing his true identity as he did not want to inherit the Xiao Group. With Xiao Mu Chen's assistance, Qian Qian became aware of the deceptions of her fianc Lu Jiu Ming and her stepmother. Through this journey, she transformed from a naive girl to a self-reliant modern woman, understanding her desires in life and relearning how to trust and love.

An Shi Ru, a skilled female operative from the 21st century with impressive martial arts abilities, finds herself transported back in time and married to a prince who is not well-liked. The twist is that her new husband bears a striking resemblance to her target from the future, whom she was meant to eliminate. Now faced with a dilemma, will Shi Ru carry out her mission across time and space, or embrace her role as a dutiful wife? Adding to the complexity is the realization that her new spouse may not be as terrible as he is made out to be by his family.

Xin Yan uncovers that her spouse, Ying Chi, has been unfaithful with her closest friend, Liu En Ya. In her quest for vengeance, Xin Yan allies with Lu Zhi Sui, who is posing as Ying Chi's secret son. They craft their plans with love as their tool, plotting their revenge through emotional manipulation.

Lu Zi Hao attempted to claim ownership of his assistant Jia Ming, but Jia Ming refused to give in. In a tragic turn of events, Lu Zi Hao unintentionally caused Jia Ming's death. After disposing of the body, he requested Chen Shi Qi to close the account. Seeking justice for her sister Jia Ming, Jia Yuan devised a plan to force Lu Zi Hao to admit to the crime of killing her sibling.

Tang Ning and Han Yu Fan have been in a relationship for three years. Despite Tang Ning's efforts to care for and love Yu Fan, he disappoints her by cheating and standing her up on their wedding day. Feeling betrayed, Tang Ning decides to marry someone else, Mo Ting, who showers her with affection and supports her in seeking justice. As Tang Ning and Mo Ting spend time together, their relationship blossoms into a sweet romance.

The Chu family, led by the wealthiest individual in Jiangling City, Chu Kuo, faced a string of tragedies orchestrated by their adopted daughter Chu Qing. These included the death of Mrs. Chu, Chu Kuo's arrest for alleged money laundering, a car accident involving Chu Tong and her partner Pei Man, resulting in Pei Man's unfortunate demise. After Chu Qing exposed the scheme, she callously disposed of the injured and disfigured Chu Tong in the ocean. However, Chu Tong resurfaced with a new identity five years later, seeking vengeance with the help of her mentor Zhu Jiang Shan. Joining forces with the enigmatic Pei Guan Chao, she unleashed a whirlwind of chaos that unearthed even darker secrets during her quest for retribution. The intricate web of family ties and deceit unraveled, altering the destiny of all involved.

Following the brutal murder of Su Lian Yi's parents and children by her husband, Li Shi Mei, and his concubine, Wang Xue Qing, Lian Yi forms an alliance with the stunning courtesan Cui Ying Ying to exact her vengeance. Employing a range of clever tactics such as "creating false palace sands," "pretending to be pregnant to gain favor," and "using a borrowed knife to eliminate foes," they manipulate the situation to force Shi Mei, a government official, into becoming an amatrilocal son-in-law. Meanwhile, Xue Qing experiences a fabricated pregnancy, suffers disfigurement, and ultimately descends into madness. In a final act of retribution, they utilize Shang Guan Yu’s influence to pillage Xue Qing’s residence and obliterate her family. The intense internal conflict conceals a surprising twist, showcasing the ultimate revenge of a woman in a feudal society who confronts malevolence with cunning.

In Noryangjin, four inexperienced police officers who did not pass their exams are famously referred to as The F-4, where 'F' stands for 'Failure'. Watch as they track down criminals who have broken the law in different ways. Should the criminals be concerned about The F-4 chasing after them?

U Yeon, the daughter of a prominent family business, begins working as an intern at her father's company

Huo Jing Zhou and Shen Xing Miao have been close since childhood. Xing Miao is part of the Shen family, while Jing Zhou was once the heir to the affluent Huo family in Fengcheng. However, he was kidnapped and exiled during his early years. Subsequently, he was taken in by the driver of the Shen family and grew up in poverty under the name Chen Jing Zhou. As they grew up together within the Shen household, Xing Miao and Jing Zhou developed romantic feelings for each other. Unfortunately, their lives take a tragic turn due to a car accident. To shield Shen Jia Ao, the perpetrator of the accident and an illegitimate son of the Shen family, Xing Miao's father coerces Jing Zhou's adoptive father into taking the blame. He also threatens Xing Miao's mother and Jing Zhou, forcing her to end her relationship with him. Devastated, Jing Zhou spirals into despair but is rediscovered by his biological family four years later. In a mere three years, the Huo family, with Jing Zhou's influence, rises to become the wealthiest in Fengcheng. Driven by revenge, Jing Zhou is determined to make Xing Miao his secret lover as a means of humiliation and torment. To his surprise, Xing Miao endures the treatment without protest, and her patience and kindness slowly win over Jing Zhou's heart. As their complex feelings of love and resentment intertwine, long-buried truths begin to surface...

A son takes a position as an office worker at a tobacco firm to uncover the company's corrupt practices as a means of avenging his father. This initiative is part of a national public health campaign aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of smoking and deterring young people from picking up the habit.

In the past, Jiang Nuan Nuan accompanied her mother overseas for studies and faced bullying due to her vulnerability. Over the course of six years, she gradually emerged from this difficult period, determined to seek retribution against those who wronged her. She embarked on a challenging journey to gather evidence and hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Sang Xia, an assistant, found herself tormented by the famous star Yan Chu Ting. By chance, she stumbled into the filming script and became the ancient master of Changdu. Before her wedding, she had to uncover the murderer hidden among five candidates, or else she would meet her demise and become trapped in a cycle of the plot. Despite her modern mindset, she faced pressure from her mother to marry, dealt with the envy of the second master Sang Ya, and harbored suspicions about Yan Chu Ting, who bore a striking resemblance to her former boyfriend. Throughout this journey, Sang Xia had to navigate the complexities of the five candidates, each with their own agendas, including Mu Han and Fu Yun Xi. Adopting the guise of a black lotus, she endeavored to eliminate her rivals while collaborating with Yan Chu Ting to reveal Mu Han's wrongdoing and unravel the conspiracy against the candidates.

The main female character successfully finishes her research on developing a uterus. One evening, she overhears her husband and mother-in-law, who do not have children, plotting to switch her contraceptive pills. Devastated by this betrayal, she decides to take revenge. While her husband and mother-in-law are unaware, the husband starts noticing his stomach expanding. When he realizes he is pregnant, it is already too late. Attempting to terminate the pregnancy, the wife reveals that she is carrying a boy and warns that if the baby is lost, he will never be able to have children. The mother-in-law convinces him to keep the baby, leading to a humiliating childbirth experience for the husband.

Three years prior, Lu Jun Aheng and Su Ruo Qing shared a night together for a specific purpose. At the same time, Lin Yue's manipulative tactics led Lu Jun Sheng to wrongly blame Su Ruo Qing's mother for harming Lin Yue, causing him to become unhinged.

Ye Qing Lan, the sole daughter of the second branch of the Ye family, was wrongly accused by the previous eldest son of the Mu family. She is then forced into an unwanted marriage to dispel misfortune, leading to a quest for vengeance. Henceforth, Ye Qing Lan must confront manipulative individuals, villains, and a malicious mother-in-law.