A Dream of Splendor
Created by Guan Hanqing
A period romance centered on female friendship and mutual aid, where a resourceful teahouse owner and a military commander navigate court intrigue and personal betrayal while developing romantic connection.
Zhao Pan'er is a smart and savvy teahouse owner in Qiantang, living alongside her two best friends Sun Sanniang and Song Yinzhang. When she finds out her fiancé left her for another woman of a high ranking officer after becoming an official in the capital of Bianjing, she refuses to give into her fate and decides to travel to the capital in search for the truth. On her way there, she crosses paths with both of her best friends whose lives she saves, and they follow her onward. Gu Qianfan is a commander in an elite capital squadron nicknamed "Living Devil". He is setup by the very people he swears allegiance to and must find out the truth behind a nefarious scheme involving the imperial court. When he first meets Zhao Pan'er, they don't see eye to eye, however this intelligent businesswoman has caught his attention and as they help each other, they get closer to their own goals.
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Like A Dream of Splendor
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Dream of Splendor
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Dream of Splendor, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Dream of Splendor, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Dream of Splendor, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
