Coroner’s Diary (朝雪录 or Zhao Xue Lu)

Chinese Title: 朝雪录 (Cháo Xuě Lù)
English Title: Coroner’s Diary
Also Known As: Zhao Xue Lu, The Powerful and Favored Coroner Imperial Concubine (权宠之仵作医妃)
Genre: Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance
Episodes: 38
Director: Li Hui Zhu (A Beautiful Lie)
Screenwriters: Zou Yue, Gao Shen, Huang Zi En
Original Work: Adapted from the novel Quan Chong Zhi Wu Zuo Zhi Fei by Bu Yue Qian Zhuang

Plot Synopsis

Coroner’s Diary follows Shen Wan, daughter of a high-ranking Supreme Court official whose entire family is wrongfully executed after being implicated in the Prince of Jin case.

To survive, she flees to Jingzhou and takes on the identity of Qin Wan, the Ninth Lady of the Qin family. While initially seen as gentle and easily bullied, Qin Wan reveals that she has superb medical and forensic expertise — especially in autopsies and crime reconstruction.

As Qin Wan investigates mysterious deaths and palace intrigues, she encounters Yan Chi, the Crown Prince of King Rui, who shares her desire to uncover the truth and clear the Prince of Jin’s name.

Together they return to the capital, solving a series of complex, eerie cases — uncovering long-buried secrets tied to court power struggles, deadly conspiracies, and hidden enemies within the noble hierarchy.

Main Cast & Characters

Lead Cast

Li Lan Di (aka Landy Li) as Qin Wan / Shen Wan
Ao Rui Peng as Yan Chi

Supporting Cast

Yu Cheng En as Yan Li
Shen Yu Jie as Yue Ning
Cheng Hong Xin as Bai Feng
Wang Lu Qing as Fu Ling
Ren Zhong as Yan Huai
Dai Chun Rong as Empress Dowager
Yu Xuan Chen as Crown Prince Yan Che

Production Details

Original Work: The series is adapted from the historical mystery web novel Quan Chong Zhi Wu Zuo Zhi Fei by Bu Yue Qian Zhuang.
Production Company: iQIYI — domestic streamer and producer.
Filming: The drama was shot primarily at Hengdian World Studios, with principal photography running from April 20, 2024 to September 5, 2024.

The series combines forensic mystery, palace intrigue, character drama, and a slow-burn romance, emphasizing both episodic cases and the overarching conspiracy tied to the Prince of Jin incident.

Episodes & Airing

Total Episodes: 38
Episode Length: 40 minutes
First Aired: July 13th, 2025
Final Episode: July 31, 2025
Original Network / Platform: iQIYI

Where to Watch

China:

iQIYI — Official streaming home and broadcast platform for the series.

International Platforms:

iQIYI International — Available with subtitles in multiple languages in supported regions.

Why It’s Worth Watching

Engaging Forensic Mystery: Combines medical and forensic investigation with palace intrigue and conspiracy-solving to keep audiences engaged episode after episode.
Strong Female Lead: Qin Wan’s sharp intellect and determined spirit drive much of the drama’s suspense and character growth.
Political and Personal Stakes: Beyond episodic mysteries, the overarching quest to clear her father’s name gives the central narrative emotional weight.
Global Appeal: The series charted strong popularity internationally, topping charts across multiple regions upon release.