The Story of Ming Lan

About The Story of Ming Lan

Sheng Minglan, the intelligent but overlooked sixth daughter of the Sheng family, hides her talents to survive a difficult childhood and avenge her mother’s death. As she navigates family struggles and political intrigue, she forms a complex bond with Gu Tingye.

The Story of Ming Lan is a drama and family series made for Hunan Television. Its one season of 78 episodes aired between December 2018 and February 2019.

Zhao Liying appears as Sheng Minglan, William Feng as Gu Tingye, Zhu Yilong as Qi Heng, and Karlina Zhang as Sheng Rulan. The story is adapted from a novel.

Shelv files it under calm, slow burn romance, sibling rivalry, and scheme. In the United States it streams on iQIYI.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Pursuit of Jade, and Story of Yanxi Palace make useful companions to The Story of Ming Lan, all filed under family relationships, historical, and marriage.