Chinese actress Zhang Ruonan has officially stepped forward to address the latest swirl of casting rumours linking her to Dylan Wang Hedi in the upcoming period drama The Poisonous Empress of a General’s Family (将门独后).
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| Zhang Ruonan Responds to Rumours of Starring with Dylan Wang in The Poisonous Empress of a General’s Family |
🔥 Rumour Mill Heats Up on Weibo
It all kicked off on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, when Weibo began buzzing with claims that the production team had reached out to Zhang Ruonan for the female lead role in the drama adaptation.
Fans quickly pieced together previous chatter that Dylan Wang had already been tapped as the male lead.
Earlier, Meng Ziyi was rumoured to be in contention for the same role, and the topic briefly shot up to #1 on Weibo’s Hot Search.
📢 Official Response from Zhang Ruonan’s Team
Zhang Ruonan’s studio wasted no time in shutting down the gossip.
In an official statement, they clarified:
“The rumours circulating online about being in talks with the project are untrue. For further updates, please refer only to official announcements.”
The calm but firm response ended days of speculation, confirming that no communication has taken place between her team and the drama’s producers.
🎬 About The Poisonous Empress of a General’s Family
Adapted from the hit web novel Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage by Qian Shan Cha Ke, the story follows Shen Miao, a noblewoman betrayed by her husband and destroyed alongside her family—only to be reborn into her younger self.
With a second chance at life, she plots revenge and unexpectedly entangles herself with Xie Jingxing, a sharp-minded yet enigmatic general.
The mix of vengeance, politics, and romance has made it one of the most highly anticipated historical drama adaptations in recent years.
🧧 Casting Whispers and Big Names
This isn’t the first time the project has stirred attention.
Since whispers about production first began, a revolving door of top-tier names — Tan Jianci, Zhao Lusi, Dilraba Dilmurat, and Dylan Wang — have been floated as potential leads.
Just a couple of weeks ago, on October 24, a post went viral claiming that Dilraba Dilmurat had turned down the offer to join the series.
One Weibo user even commented:
“She always picks her scripts wisely! Whether period or modern, she knows what suits her best. Maybe she’s got something else cooking.”
✍️ The Author’s Hot Streak
Qian Shan Cha Ke has become a powerhouse in historical romance storytelling, with several of her novels successfully making the leap to screen:
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The Double (2024), based on Marriage of the Di Daughter
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Legend of the Female General (2025), based on Rebirth of a Star General
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The Glory (2025), based on The Reborn Noble Girl Is Hard to Find
Given her proven track record, fans have high hopes that The Poisonous Empress of a General’s Family will deliver another compelling blend of power, passion, and payback.
💬 Netizens React
While Zhang Ruonan’s denial cooled the rumours for now, fans are still buzzing online.
Many commented that they’d love to see Dylan Wang and Zhang Ruonan team up someday, praising their “compatible visuals” and “balanced energy”.
Others, however, hope the final cast will prioritise acting depth over star power, especially considering the layered nature of Shen Miao’s transformation and Xie Jingxing’s enigmatic charm.
In short: No official cast yet, but The Poisonous Empress of a General’s Family remains firmly on everyone’s watchlist. With Dylan Wang’s name still floating and Zhang Ruonan’s team setting the record straight, all eyes are now on the drama’s next official announcement.