Michelle Topham 
Chinese Title: 云襄传 / Qiān mén zhī mén
English Title: The Ingenious One
Also Known As: The Gate of Renewal
Genre: Wuxia, Romance, Drama
Episodes: 36 (Season 1) 36 (Season 2)
Director: Patrick Yau
Screenwriters: Jiang Da Qiao, Yan Xi and Liang Zhen Hua
Original Work: The novel “Qianmen the Secret Manual” (千门之门) by Fang Bai Yu (方白羽)
Plot Synopsis
Yun Xiang (played by Chen Xiao), a handsome young man, carries the mission of the Yuntai Sect and the hatred of the extermination of his clan, and enters the bloody world of martial arts. Yun Xiang cleverly calculates people’s hearts and plans his strategy amidst the undercurrents.
He unexpectedly makes friends with several people, including the valiant female knight Shu Yanan (played by Mao Xiao Tong, the young master of a noble family Su Mingyu (played by Tang Xiao Tian) , the gentle female boss Ke Menglan (played by Xu Ling Yue) , and the quick-handed swordsman Jin Shiliang Jin Biao (played by Liu Guan Lin).
The group grows and transforms in the turbulent world of martial arts, gradually clearing away the fog of the past, and finally upholding the greater good of the world
Main Cast & Characters
Lead Cast
- Chen Xiao as Yun Xiang
- Mao Xiao Tong as Shu Ya Nan
- Tang Xiao Tian as Su Ming Yu
- Xu Ling Yue as Ke Meng Lan
- Liu Guan Lin as Jin Biao / Jin Shi Liang
Supporting Cast
- Ning Xin as Princess Ming Zhu
- Wang Zi Rui as Liu Gong Quan
- Li Hong Tao as Prince Fu
- Feng Jian Yu as Kou Yuan Jie
- Ran Xu as Nangong Fang
- Natas Asoka as Tang Xiao
- Ren Luo Min as Wen Cong
- Guo Yi Lin as Tian Hu
- Du Xing Yan as Kang Qiao
- Yu Ge as Li Bo
- Chu Zhen as Ye Xiao
- Song Kai as Zhang Kui
- Wang Zi Jia as Mei Zhu
Production Details
Original Work: Novel “Qianmen the Secret Manual” (千门之门) by Fang Bai Yu (方白羽)
Production Company: iQIYI
Filming: Filming for Season 1 of The Ingenious One began on August 29th, 2021 and ended on December 25th. Season 2’s filming began on October 15th, 2024 and ended on January 24th, 2025.
Episodes & Airing
- Total Episodes: 36 (Season 1) 36 (Season 2)
- Episode Length: 45 minutes
- First Aired: Episode 1 of Season 1 aired on May 1st, 2023. Season 2 TBA.
- Final Episode: May 21st, 2023.
- Original Network / Platform: iQIYI
Where to Watch
China:
- iQIYI and Tencent Video
International Platforms:
- iQIYI and Viki.
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