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| Seeds of Scarlet Longing Filming Ceremony Held: Romance, Fantasy & Scandal Fuel Buzz |
The cameras have officially started rolling for MGTV’s upcoming short costume drama Seeds of Scarlet Longing (在你眉梢种红豆), with a grand filming ceremony held today.
Starring Zheng Yecheng and Zhao Qing, the 24-episode web series is directed by Deng Zhan Neng and already drawing buzz online—partly thanks to its intriguing storyline, and partly because of the headline-making reputation of its leading lady.
The drama tells the story of Jiang Zhu, a “Jade-Waisted Slave” burdened by the mysterious Cold Bone Syndrome.
To survive, she must find a destined “Jade Gentleman” under the full moon and share his vital yang energy through dual cultivation.
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Her path crosses with Shen Miu, a powerful statesman initially determined to eradicate Jade-Waisted Slaves.
Fate plays a cruel trick when Shen Miu becomes ensnared by a love spell Jiang Zhu casts, forcing him to protect her against his will.
What begins as reluctant companionship evolves into something much deeper: Jiang Zhu’s fiery spirit awakens emotions in the restrained Shen Miu, and the two eventually join forces to challenge the injustices that haunt her kind.
The casting alone has fans excited. Zheng Yecheng, long praised for his strong performances in period dramas—from Rolling Love, Abao to Killing of Three Thousand Crows—is seen as an underrated gem in the industry.
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His swordplay, charisma, and classic scholar-warrior image have long won him a loyal fanbase.
As for Zhao Qing, she’s been heavily pushed by her agency after gaining recognition through A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality.
But her name has been trending for less flattering reasons too—recently caught in the middle of rumours after Xu Lisha accused her of being entangled in a scandal with actor Xu Kai.
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While the situation has split opinion, it hasn’t dampened netizens’ curiosity about how she’ll perform opposite Zheng Yecheng.
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Short costume dramas mixing romance, fantasy, and political intrigue have consistently pulled in huge audiences on Chinese streaming platforms.
With MGTV’s promotional push, Deng Zhan Neng’s direction, and the fresh pairing of Zheng Yecheng and Zhao Qing, Seeds of Scarlet Longing is shaping up to be one of the season’s most talked-about releases.
Netizens are already picturing Zheng’s refined ancient-style looks clashing with Zhao Qing’s lively screen presence—a combination that could deliver both heartbreaking angst and passionate chemistry.
For now, the production is only just getting underway, but the buzz around this pairing and the drama’s premise suggests that when it finally airs on MGTV, it’ll have more than a few eyes locked in.
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