Michelle Topham 
Upcoming Chinese drama Zhu Yu (aka Pursuit of Jade) got its official trailer today via WeTV’s official X account.
But, as is usual with most WeTV dramas, we still didn’t get a solid premiere date and probably won’t until days before it premieres.
With the Zhu Yu trailer now hitting, however, even though to western audiences that usually appears it won’t be long, that’s likely not true. Especially as the drama only finished filming in April.
In other words, Zhu Yu will likely get a 2026 premiere at the earliest then. So yep, we have a fair wait yet.
Along with the trailer, WeTV also gave us a small hint about the C-drama’s plot:
Fate forged in fire, love tested by blades.
A butcher’s daughter and a fallen lord rise, unveiling truth through blood and valor.
Watch the trailer in the X widget below.
#ZHUYU Official Trailer is now released.
Fate forged in fire, love tested by blades. A butcher’s daughter and a fallen lord rise, unveiling truth through blood and valor. ⚔️❤️
✨Starring #ZhangLinghe #TianXiwei #KongXueer #RenHao #DengKai #LiQing #YuZhongli #LiuLin #YanYikuan… pic.twitter.com/Wr5D6ttGVi
— WeTV.Official (@WeTVOfficial) April 26, 2025
Zhu Yu production details
The upcoming Cdrama is based on the novel of the same name (逐玉 aka Chasing Jade) by Tuanzi Laixi ((团子来袭).
It stars Zhang Ling He (Story of Kunning Palace) and Tian Xi Wei (Guardians of the Dafeng) in the lead roles.
While I am a big fan of Zhang Ling He, so certainly very happy he was cast, I am particularly interested Tian Xi We’s performance and character in this.
I say this as, while I think the Chinese actress did a superb job as Princess Lin An in Guardians of the Dafeng, I was not a fan of the incredibly spoiled character overall.
It will be interesting then to see how she plays butcher’s daughter Fan Zhang Yu. Someone who’s not spoiled at all, and who sees a helluva lot more hardship.
The supporting cast is also excellent as it includes Snow Kong (currently starring in Serendipity), Deng Kai (Love of the Divine Tree), Li Qing (Nothing But You), Yu Zhong Li (Wife Above All), and Yue Yang (Guardians of the Dafeng).
Zhu Yu is being directed by Zeng Qing Jie (Blossom), and is written by Zou Yue (Love Like the Galaxy).
According to WeTV, the Zhu Yu plot looks like this:
Fan Chang Yu is a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart.
Determined, Fan Chang Yu wields her butcher’s knife on the battlefield, searching for justice and her husband. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title, fighting to protect his country and love. Reunited in battle, they stand together, defying fate and uncovering the truth.
The 40-episode historical romance drama will stream on Tencent Video, WeTV or iQIYI depending on where in the world you are located.
We’ll be back here on Baozi Buns when more information about Zhu Yu‘s premiere is released. (Update: December 1st — Zhu Yu‘s reservations have now exceeded 2 million, but we are still waiting for a premiere announcement).
Update: Zhu Yu (aka Pursuit of Jade) is now scheduled to premiere on March 6th, 2026. I told you it would be a while, didn’t I?
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