Spring of the Blade
一瓯春
Jiejie’s Take
Oh, another historical drama where the abandoned child returns for revenge and finds love along the way? How original. Let's see if this 'childhood bond' can survive the inevitable family secrets and political machinations without becoming just another trope-filled journey.
Synopsis
Xie Qing Yuan's mother was falsely accused of murder and expelled from the Xie household while pregnant. Abandoned by her husband, she raised Qing Yuan alone until her death, leaving Qing Yuan to survive independently. Years later, Qing Yuan returns to the Xie Mansion, determined to uncover the truth behind her mother's accusation and death, and to confront the family that cast them aside. During her difficult youth, she had met Shen Run, who now holds a position of power and is assigned to oversee the Xie family during a crisis. Reunited under complicated circumstances, Qing Yuan and Shen Run begin working together, rediscovering their childhood bond. Shen Run is drawn to Qing Yuan's courage and intelligence, while she learns to trust him. As they investigate the Xie family's secrets, their connection deepens.