The story of the obstinate princess of the Chi clan - in the cycle “The Ballad of the Jade Bone” by Yue Tsang.

Yue Tsang is a Chinese writer and screenwriter. Based on the series of books “The Ballad of the Jade Bone,” a drama of the same name was released in 2023, starring Xiao Zhan (“Untamed: The Lord of Chenqing,” “Vow of Love”) and Ren Min (“River of Sadness,” “Stand By Me”) ").

The main character of the cycle is the headstrong and obstinate Princess Zhu Yan, who has difficulty following traditions. The father intends to marry his daughter to a wealthy and eminent prince, but her heart belongs to another - a beautiful mermaid slave from a sea tribe. Zhu Yan comes up with a cunning plan: she runs away from the wedding and fakes her death, but her mentor, the great priest of Mount Juyi, stands in her way , Shi Ying, whom she always revered, but now they find themselves on opposite sides of a political struggle. The young princess will have to make a difficult choice; she still does not suspect that their meeting was not accidental. Heaven told Shi Ying about the coming of the Harbinger of Evil, which would destroy the entire great Kunsan Empire. Will the teacher and student be able to unite to change the destined and save their country? What will be stronger: love or duty?