Spring of the Blade (2026)

Xie Qing Yuan is orphaned at a young age and forced to survive on the streets until she meets Shen Run, a young man sent to the army after a tragedy tears his family apart. Before they go their separate ways, they promise to survive, with Shen Run giving Qing Yuan a single penny as a token of their bond. Years later, Qing Yuan returns to Xie Mansion with a determined goal: uncover the truth behind her mother’s death. Meanwhile, Shen Run has risen through the ranks and is assigned to oversee the Xie family during a time of crisis. Working together brings the two childhood companions back into each other’s lives. Drawn to Qing Yuan’s courage, intelligence, and optimism, Shen Run gradually grows closer to her, while she learns to trust him as a loyal ally and friend.