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| Casting Rumours Swirl Around The Rebirth of the Malicious Empress: Dilraba & Zhang Linghe Tipped as Leads |
Chinese drama watchers, hold onto your melons—because one of the hottest rumours swirling around right now is that Dilraba Dilmurat and Zhang Linghe could be teaming up as leads in Tencent’s upcoming big-budget costume drama The Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage (重生之将门毒后).
The Rumour Mill
So far, nothing has been officially confirmed. In true C-drama fashion, casting for these mega projects tends to shift around like the wind—sometimes even after it’s been “locked in.”
Dilireba’s name has been floating around as the female lead for a while, while the male lead slot has been linked to several contenders, with Zhang Linghe now looking like the strongest candidate.
Still, fans know the drill: until the production drops an official announcement, it’s all just melon talk. But given the scale of this adaptation and the buzz around it, people are already getting excited.
About the Drama
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Title: The Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage
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Also Known As: Chong Sheng Zhi Jiang Men Du Hou (重生之将门毒后)
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Genre: Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy, Political
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Episodes: 36 (expected)
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Production: Xinli Media
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Director: Lu Haojiji
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Original Network: Tencent
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Based On: The popular novel by Qian Shan Cha Ke (千山茶客)
Story in Brief
The drama follows Shen Miao, daughter of a powerful military family, who stubbornly marries Prince Ding and supports him for years—only to be betrayed.
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Despite her sacrifices, her children are killed, her loyal family is wiped out, and she herself is executed on her husband’s orders.
But fate gives her a second chance. Shen Miao is reborn at the age of 14, before tragedy strikes. Armed with the painful lessons of her past life, she vows to protect her family and avenge her children—this time on her own terms.
It’s a story full of palace intrigue, political manoeuvring, and the kind of emotional highs and lows that costume drama fans live for.
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Dilraba’s potential role: She’s a familiar face in costume dramas and is often rumoured for high-profile female lead roles. Fans say Shen Miao’s mix of vulnerability and vengeance could suit her perfectly.
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Zhang Linghe as ML: His name being added into the mix has raised eyebrows. He’s been steadily building a reputation in historical and fantasy dramas, and pairing him with Dilraba would be a fresh combo.
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The novel’s popularity: Qian Shan Cha Ke’s source material is already beloved, so expectations are sky-high.
For now, it’s still “just a melon”—but with Xinli Media and Tencent involved, this project is definitely one to keep an eye on.