Shadow Love
2025 Chinese television series
Shadow Love (Chinese: 与晋长安) is a 2025 Chinese television series starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei in lead roles. It is based on the novel Yu Jin Chang An (与晋长安) by Jiulu Feixiang. The series premiered on iQIYI from August 24, 2025 to September 7, 2025, with 38 episodes.
Synopsis
Consort Qin, obsessed with Duan Aoze, the Emperor of Yao State, seeks to control him and rule the palace alone through their young son. To achieve this, she obtains the Jade Linglong, an ancient artifact capable of turning a living person into an obedient shadow puppet through a blood contract. However, the Emperor's younger brother Duan Aodeng (Cheng Lei), intervenes and while attempting to save his brother, accidentally absorbs the Jade Linglong into his body. He is later rescued by Li Shuang (Song Yi), General Zhenbei of the Changfeng Army of Taijin State and his longtime rival. Having lost his memories due to the artifact, he is given the name Jin An by Li Shuang, and the two begin a journey together while carrying the responsibilities of their respective states.
Cast and characters
Main cast
Song Yi as Li Shuang
General Zhenbei of the Changfeng Army of Taijin State and the adopted daughter of General Li. She rescues Duan Aodeng after he saves her from enemies and later names him Jin An without having any idea about his true identity.
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