The Heir
家业
Jiejie’s Take
Sarcastic Warning: Contains Maximum Tropes. It's the classic drama bingo! Our heroine somehow ends up reviving a dead industry while dodging political schemes and a brooding male lead with a hidden identity.
Synopsis
During the mid-Ming Dynasty, the once-revered Huizhou ink industry is thrown into chaos following a high-profile tribute-ink scandal. This catastrophic event leads to the swift downfall of the prestigious Li family, traditional ink makers whose legacy spanned centuries. In their wake, the Luo family ascends to dominance, only to find themselves ensnared in the dangerous web of political power plays, eventually leading to their own ruin. Years later, Li Zhen, the resilient youngest daughter of the Li clan’s eighth branch, takes it upon herself to master the craft of ink making to survive. Her innate talent and relentless determination propel her to become a formidable force within the industry. Simultaneously, Luo Wen Qian, the second son of the disgraced Luo family, orchestrates a complex scheme to reclaim his family’s lost glory. As their paths converge, the two must form an uneasy alliance to challenge the corrupt Tian Mo family in a high-stakes battle for the soul of the Huizhou ink trade.