Michelle Topham 
Chinese Title: 梦花廷 (Mèng Huā Tíng)
English Title: Chasing Dreams
Also Known As: Xie Luo (缬罗), Dream Flower Court (working title, based on the novel)
Genre: Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Episodes: 40 (expected)
Director: Yang Huan
Screenwriter: Ke Yi Tong
Original Work: Adapted from the novel Xie Luo (缬罗) by Xiao Ru Se
Production Companies: Tencent Penguin Pictures
Plot Synopsis
Chasing Dreams is a sweeping historical fantasy romance set in the mystical world of Jiuzhou, blending palace intrigue, political turmoil, and destiny-defying love. The story centers on Ti Lan, a blind princess whose peaceful life is shattered by a sudden palace coup that destroys her home and thrusts her into a dangerous new reality.
After the tragedy, Ti Lan develops mysterious abilities tied to foresight and fate, transforming her into a powerful yet vulnerable figure caught in the currents of political conflict and supernatural forces. Along her journey, she encounters Tang Qian Zhi, a determined and skilled young general tasked with uncovering hidden truths tied to royal conspiracies.
Though they begin with different motives and loyalties, Ti Lan and Tang Qian Zhi gradually grow closer as they face betrayal, war, and manipulation from powerful figures—including rival royals who seek to control Ti Lan for their own ambitions. As chaos spreads across kingdoms and alliances fracture, the pair must rely on courage, trust, and their evolving bond to challenge fate and shape their own destiny.
Combining emotional storytelling with fantasy elements and epic world-building, the drama explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and love’s power to endure even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Main Cast & Characters
Lead Cast
Chen Zhe Yuan as Tang Qian Zhi
Zhang Jing Yi as Ti Lan
Liang Yong Qi as Chu Zhong Xu
Lu Qi as Chu Ji Chang
Supporting Cast
Chen Cheng as Gong Ye
Tania Chan as Gong Ye
Wang Ya Jia as Ping Ting
Andy as Suo Lan
Huang Zhen Yu as Yu Lan
Zhu Jian as Qin Lang
Wang Mao Lei as Long Xiang
Wang Kai Yi as Zhang Cheng Qian
Yu Qing Yue as Ah Mo Lan
Duan Yu as Xiang Lan
Wu Sheng as Ba Lan
Production Details
Original Novel – Based on the historical fantasy novel Xie Luo (缬罗) by Xiao Ru Se, a writer known for creating richly detailed fantasy worlds and emotional character-driven stories.
Production Companies – Tencent Penguin Pictures is producing the drama, ensuring strong production values, extensive distribution, and high anticipation among fans.
Filming Period – Filming period for Chasing Dreams began on November 22nd, 2024, and wrapped on March 28th, 2025, with the series currently in post-production.
Episodes & Airing
Total Episodes: 40 (expected)
Episode Length: 45 minutes
First Aired / Premiere: Not officially announced (expected in 2026)
Original Platform: Tencent Video & WeTV
Where to Watch
China – Tencent Video is the official domestic streaming platform.
International Platforms – WeTV is expected to stream internationally with multilingual subtitles after release.
Why It’s Worth Watching
Epic Fantasy Romance – Set in the expansive Jiuzhou universe, the drama blends mythology, palace intrigue, and emotional romance with sweeping fantasy elements.
Strong Lead Chemistry – Chen Zheyuan and Zhang Jingyi bring depth and emotional complexity to their roles, portraying characters shaped by tragedy, destiny, and love.
Rich World-Building – With political intrigue, supernatural abilities, and layered storytelling, the drama offers an immersive experience for fans of historical fantasy.
Articles About Chasing Dreams
Chen Zhe Yuan and Zhang Jing Yi’s ‘Chasing Dreams’ earns 300,000 reservations on Tencent
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