The Sword and the Brocade

锦心似玉 ‧ Drama ‧ 2021

Wallace Chung
Xu Ling Yi
Main Role
Tan Song Yun
Luo Shi Yi
Main Role

He Hong Shan
Qiao Lian Fang
Support Role
Tang Xiao Tian
Ou Yan Xing / Lin Shi Xian
Support Role
Wu Mian
Madame Xu [Xu Lingyi's mother]
Support Role
Fang Xiao Li
Madame Luo
Support Role
Liu Yun
Madame Wen
Support Role
Li Sheng
Madame Qin
Support Role
Hou Chang Rong
Old Master Luo
Support Role
Ma Shao Hua
Jing Yuan [Duke]
Support Role
Lan Xi
Master Jian [Shi Yi's teacher]
Support Role
Peng Yang
Xiang Yi Zhen [Xu Ling Yi’s 2nd Sister in law]
Support Role
Fu Miao
Madame Lu [Shi Yi Niang's mother]
Support Role
Huang Man
Madame Ou
Support Role
Yan Xiao Pin
Madame Wang
Support Role
Sun Xue Ning
Hu Po (Amber)
Support Role
Sean Zheng
General Fu Lin Bo
Support Role
Mark Ma
Zhao Ying
Support Role
Charry Qi
Er Niang
Support Role
Yan Qin
Madam Qiao
Support Role
Cui Er Kang
Xu Ling Kuan
Support Role
Qiang Yu
Wang Yu
Support Role
Ren Yu
Ou Li Xing
Support Role
Zhao Chong Yue
Luo Zhen Xing
Support Role
Yu Lang
Wu Niang
Support Role
Samuel Ku
Qian Ming
Support Role
Gu Ke Jia
First Madame Luo
Support Role
Tian Miao
Nanny Xu
Support Role
Du He Qian
Mama Du [Madame Xu's attendant]
Support Role
Li Lin Fei
Bai Zhi
Support Role
Jin Lu Ying
Jin Lian [Er Niang's maid]
Support Role
Qian Qian Yi
Xiao Lan
Support Role
Jerry Gong
Xu Si Zhun
Support Role
Fu Bo Han
Xu Si Yu
Support Role
Eric Zhang
Xu Si Jie / Feng Qing
Support Role
Tan Jian Chang
Ren Kun
Support Role
He Yong Sheng
Duke Ding Nan
Support Role
Yang Meng
Great Secretary Chen
Support Role
Liu Ya Peng
Yan Gang [Ou Manor guard]
Support Role
Wei Yi Bo
Wang Jiu Bao [Pirate]
Support Role
Li Yu Su
Mother Shi
Support Role
Bu Yu Xin
Wan Da Xian [Xu family bodyguard]
Support Role
Shen Xue Wei
Li Shang Shu [Ministry of Justice]
Support Role
Tan Li Min
Madame Tang
Support Role
Qin Yue
Mother Qian
Support Role
Cheng Shi Yu
Head Attendant Bai
Support Role
Liu Guo Ji
Doctor Liu
Support Role
Yin Yi
Xu Ling Yi [Young]
Support Role
Joycee Chen
Young Mistress Wen
Support Role
Jing Lu
Madame Zhou
Support Role
Dalai Harihu
Zhou Xian
Support Role
Ren Wan Jing
Xiu Niang
Support Role
Wang Bin
Fan Wei Gang [Court official]
Support Role
Li Bin
Minister Zhou
Support Role
Xu Lei Zhi
Official Zhu
Support Role
Elaine Yi
Xiu Yuan [Qiao Lian Fang's maid]
Support Role
Luo Wen Bo
Hu Lian Song
Support Role
Liao Zhen Hao
Wang Kang
Support Role
Luo Ze Kai
An Tai [Qu Yan Xing's aide]
Support Role
Ding Jie
Dong Qing [Shi Yi's maid]
Support Role
He Miao
Ma Ma Tao [Xu Si Zhun's Nanny]
Support Role
Li Yun
Princess Dan Yang [Xu Ling Kuan's wife]
Support Role
Han Shuai
Lin Shan [Ou Li Xing's personal guard]
Support Role
Huang Ying
Grand Madam Zheng
Support Role
Liu Yong Gang
Head Attendant
Support Role
Zhu Li Qun
Nanny Liu
Support Role
Bai Yu
Yang Yi Niang
Support Role
Yue Jia Yi
Qiu Hong
Support Role
Jia Xiao Han
Luo Shi Yi Niang [Young]
Support Role
Li Lin Fei
Bai Zhi
Support Role
Li Zhao
Fei Cui
Support Role

Ying Er
Luo Yuan Niang [Xu Ling Yi's first wife]
Guest Role
Chen Li Wei
[Coroner]
Guest Role
Shi Chen Wei
Liu Yong [Pirate]
Guest Role
Li Feng Qian
Jiang Huai [Pirate]
Guest Role
Zhang Zi Han
Qing Ming [Young monk]
Guest Role
Feng Li Ping
[Physician] (Ep. 16)
Guest Role
Xiang Yu Xing
An Xiang [Luo family maid]
Guest Role
Jin Yan Qing
[Bai Zhi's new husband]
Guest Role
Zhang Zi Lin
Miss Gan
Guest Role
Liu Yi Han
Qiao Lian Fang [Young]
Guest Role
Lu Shun
[Second steward]
Guest Role
Zhang Zi Han
Qing Ming
Guest Role
Li Wen
[Shopkeeper of Shan Jun Ge]
Guest Role
Su Zi Shan
Lady Wang Liu [mother of Luo Er' Niang's stepson] (Ep 35-36)
Guest Role
Xu Yi Ming
Wang Cheng Zu [Er Niang's adopted step-son]
Guest Role

Bian Jiang
Xu Ling Yi
Voice Actor
Wang Kai
Ou Li Xing
Voice Actor
Qiu Qiu
Jian Shi Fu
Voice Actor
He Wen Xiao
Wu Niang
Voice Actor
Chen Zhang Tai Kang
Lin Shi Xian
Voice Actor
Liu Qing
Luo Er Niang
Voice Actor
Qian Wen Qing
Xu Ling Kuan
Voice Actor
Zhang Hui Lin
Xiu Yuan
Voice Actor
Zhao Yi
Luo Zhen Xing
Voice Actor
Lu Xi Ran
Dan Yang
Voice Actor
Li Lan Ling
Zhao Ying
Voice Actor

Zhang Min Unknown

Yoo Ah In to reportedly sign with a new agency, possibly to return to the screen

News - Jun 30, 2026

Yoo Ah In to make a possible comeback to the entertainment industry

Choi Si Won secures approval to identify malicious online posters, set to proceed with lawsuit

News - Jul 4, 2026

Singer and actor Choi Si Won has reportedly filed a lawsuit against people who posted malicious content online targeting him, and it has now been confirmed that he recently obtained their identities through a U.S. court

Bai Lu-Cheng Lei fan war intensifies over 'The First Jasmine' stand-in allegations

Celebrity - Jul 2, 2026

A complete breakdown of the Bai Lu and Cheng Lei controversy, examining the "tea-drinking stand-in" claims, fan allegations, available evidence, and confirmed facts

Kim Soo Hyun to resume activities after a year-long hiatus

News - Jun 8, 2026

Kim Soo Hyun is gearing up to resume activities, following a career-shattering controversy involving Kim Sae Ron

Esther Yu and Chen Jing Ke's Chinese life drama 'Road to Success' announces premiere date

News - Jun 29, 2026

Chinese life drama 'Road to Success' has confirmed its premiere date

Kim Min Ha shares the reason behind her bone-thin look

Celebrity - Jul 3, 2026

Actress Kim Min Ha has revealed her extreme weight loss journey and the motivation behind it

Winners for the 31st Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards unveiled

News - Jun 26, 2026

Details inside

Lee Min Ho to possibly return to the small screen with a new rom-com

K-Drama - Jul 2, 2026

Lee Min Ho is in talks for a new K-drama

Ding Yu Xi and Meng Zi Yi confirmed as leads in new urban C-drama

News - Jun 24, 2026

The S+ level urban drama 'Endless Summer' officially announced its cast, with Ding Yu Xi and Meng Zi Yi leading the series

Zhang Ling He and Jelly Lin's 'The Road to Glory' unveils dramatic teaser

Articles - Jul 1, 2026

Chinese historical drama 'The Road to Glory' has dropped a teaser

'Agent Kim Reactivated' breaks records upon premiere

K-Drama - Jun 28, 2026

Check out the latest viewership of weekend K-dramas

'Flower of Evil' cast reunite at Moon Chae Won's wedding

Celebrity - Jun 29, 2026

Actress Jang Hee Jin has shared photos from Moon Chae Won's wedding

'Are You Human?' co-stars Gong Seung Yeon and Lee Jun Hyuk to possibly reunite in new drama

News - Jun 30, 2026

Actress Gong Seung Yeon is in talks to join the cast of 'A Casual Lie'

Kim Ji Hoon confirmed as lead in new drama, Park Ju Hyun in talks to join

News - Jul 1, 2026

Kim Ji Hoon and Park Ju Hyun are to possibly co-star in a new K-drama

Ok Taec Yeon to make a special appearance in 'Agent Kim Reactivated'

News - Jul 2, 2026

Ok Taec Yeon will be flexing his action moves in 'Agent Kim Reactivated'

Kim You Jung and Park Jin Young's '100 Days of Lies' drops teaser

News - Jul 2, 2026

The production team of '100 Days of Lies' unveiled the drama's first teaser

Will Yoo Ah In return with new thriller 'Vampyr'? Distributor NEW responds

News - Jul 3, 2026

Distributor NEW comments on Yoo Ah In's reported casting in 'Vampyr'

Song Ha Yoon's controversy resurfaces following new claim

News - Jun 28, 2026

Claim is being made that actress Song Ha Yoon's side attempted to mislead the public by offering an ambiguous explanation

Buy on Amazon

Details

Title: The Sword and the Brocade
Type: Drama
Format: Standard Series
Country: China
Episodes: 45
Aired: Feb 26, 2021 - Mar 29, 2021
Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Original Network: Tencent Video
Duration: 45 min.
Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Drama
Tags: Arranged Marriage, Older Man/Younger Woman, Embroidery, Slow Burn Romance, Smart Female Lead, Harem, Adapted From A Novel, Ming Dynasty, Cold Male Lead, Corruption
Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older