Shen Jialan is the beloved granddaughter of the Grand Secretary in the Ming Dynasty. When her family is falsely accused of treason, they are massacred and her noble status vanishes overnight. Her fiancé, Lin Jinqi, abandons her at her lowest moment. To survive and uncover the truth, Jialan hides her identity and enters the Lin household as a servant. Using her intelligence and resilience, she navigates court politics, wins back Lin Jinqi’s love, earns the respect of his powerful family, and fights to clear her family’s name.
Title: Against the Current (Chinese: 兰香如故 / Lan Xiang Ru Gu)
Year: 2026
Type: Chinese Historical Romance Drama
Country: China
Language: Mandarin
Director: Huang Ying Xiang
Genre: Historical, Romance, Drama, Revenge, Palace Intrigue
Stars: Tan Songyun, Liu Xueyi, Li Meng, Zheng Hehuizi, Guo Keyu, Candy Wu, Julia Ye, Pu Tao, Song Fangyuan, Liu Jiaxi
Episodes: 31 (approx. 45 minutes each)
Network: CCTV-8, Tencent Video
Streaming: Tencent Video, WeTV, Viki (with subtitles)
Season 1 Premiere: September 11, 2026