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You can stream The Story of Ming Lan (2018) on iQIYI with a subscription.

Sheng Minglan, the intelligent but overlooked sixth daughter of the Sheng family, hides her talents to survive a difficult childhood and avenge her mother’s death. As she navigates family struggles and political intrigue, she forms a complex bond with Gu Tingye. Together, they rise as a powerful couple, balancing love, loyalty, and duty in a changing empire.

A brilliant, sharp-witted performance drives this tale of a clever woman playing a long game to survive her own family. She navigates a lethal web of courtly intrigue with calculated grace, turning her perceived weaknesses into weapons.