At the end of some dynasty, wokou pirates run amuck and the eunuchs had the imperial power in their hands. Eunuch Cao of the Eastern Bureau colludes with the pirates to slaughter the people of the martial arts world and plot a rebellion. The leader of the Magpie Saber Sect Chang Hai is actually a member of a secret anti-pirate organization. Apart from wiping out the pirates, his other important task is to discover the officials who collude with the pirates. Meanwhile, Eunuch Cao is secretly monitoring all sects for those who oppose him. To conceal his identity, Xi Men Chang Hai finds his twin brother, Xi Men Chang Zai, who is living in their hometown, and asks the latter to take his place. Although twins, they are utterly distinctive in character and life choice. Chang Hai is a hero while Chang Zai is a timid cook. Initially Chang Zai doesn’t agree but is persuaded by Chang Hai’s promise to get him a wife, THus the brothers change places and Chang Zai becomes a leader of a sect and breaks into the thrilling martial arts world. Chang Zai's first hurdle is to face is his brother’s family, aka, Hao Meng, the eldest disciple who is dull and staid, Ms. Ye, who is extremely passionate, Zhao De Zhu, the second disciple, who is reckless and impulsive, and Xi Men Rou, the daughter of Xi Men Chang Hai and the most difficult one. Chang Zai lies low and tries to muddle through. However, trouble keeps knocking at the door. Gao Da Mao, the leader of the Celestial Pool Gang, the sovereign of the Five Poison Sect and others all come to him. Most dangerously, Chang Zai arouses the attention and suspicion of Eunuch Cao! (Source: WeTV) Edit Translation
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- Native Title: 鹊刀门传奇
- Also Known As: Que Dao Men Chuan Qi , 鵲刀門傳奇 ,
- Director: Tang Tie Jun, Wu Di
- Genres: Comedy, Wuxia
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Cast & Credits
- Zhao Ben ShanXi Men Chang Hai | Xi Men Chang ZaiMain Role
- Song Xiao BaoGao Da MaoMain Role
- Song Xiao FengZhao De ZhuSupport Role
- Wen SongJiang Yu LangSupport Role
- Cheng YeHao MengSupport Role
- Yang Shu LinEunuch CaoSupport Role
Reviews
Niche comedy drama
If you only enjoy idol costume drama you'll just need to avoid this one. This is a niche comedy drama probably only Chinese speakers can understand.The whole cast has a local accent, not like an imitated one but natural sounding heavy accent.
Story starts out with Chang Zai, a timid cook (ML) just want a wife. He end up standing in for his Twin brother Chang Hai as the legendary sect leader navigating his way through the world of martial arts. I don't think there's really a directional plot because most of the episodes are just silly every day happenings.
Most of the comedy pokes fun of the martial arts world and not everyone will find it funny. I personally enjoyed it on the side and thought it was pretty entertaining.