the sword and the brocade is a China drama released in 2021 rated 8.3/10 with 45 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 10,897 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  China |
| Genre | HistoricalMysteryRomanceDrama |
| Year | 2021 |
| Episodes | 45 |
| Duration | 00:45:00 |
| Rating | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Wen De Guang |
| Main Cast | Wallace Chung, Tan Song Yun |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 13+ – Teens 13 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Set during the Ming Dynasty, the story revolves around the romance between General Xu Ling Yi and the concubine's daughter Shi Yi Niang, that starts from an arranged marriage. Despite being born with a low status, Shi Yi Niang is extremely assertive and believes that a woman's vision should not be limited to the household. She hopes to rely on her embroidery skills as a ticket to freedom. However, the once esteemed Luo family is in a state of decline. Hoping to save the clan through a marriage alliance, Shi Yi Niang is selected to become the wife of Yongping Duke and great General Xu Ling Yi. Things were not easy for her due to the Xu family's biases towards her. Nonetheless, she manages to win over their trust through her optimism and sincerity. Xu Ling Yi also becomes attracted to her various beautiful qualities such that husband and wife manage to find love after marriage. Through Xu Ling Yi's support, Shi Yi Niang opens Xian Ling Pavillion to have her own embroidery workshop. Meanwhile, Xu Ling Yi experiences many setbacks as he tries to protect his homeland and improve the livelihood of the people by supporting the lifting of a maritime ban. As they face a crisis that could spell the end for the Xu family, Xu Ling Yi and Shi Yi Niang continue to support each other through thick and thin. (Source: ChineseDrama.info) ~~ Adapted from the novel "The Concubine-born Daughter's Strategies" (庶女攻略) by Zhi Zhi (吱吱).
Critical Reception
the sword and the brocade has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.3/10 based on 5,207 ratings. It is ranked #905 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the sword and the brocade?
the sword and the brocade has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 5,207 ratings.
How many episodes does the sword and the brocade have?
the sword and the brocade has 45 episodes, each approximately 00:45:00 long.
What genre is the sword and the brocade?
the sword and the brocade is a Historical, Mystery, Romance, Drama drama from China.
Who are the main actors in the sword and the brocade?
The main cast of the sword and the brocade includes Wallace Chung, Tan Song Yun.
When was the sword and the brocade released?
the sword and the brocade was released in 2021 in China.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.