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But it’s a 90-day shoot, and after that, there might be a drama shoot. For now, it’s just a rumor, and the male lead hasn’t been confirmed yet

Yu Shuxin (Esther Yu) is the strongest/near-locked rumor for female lead Ling Luo. A recent report suggests she has joined the project, but an official cast announcement has not yet been made

Ding Yuxi - The strongest current rumor for the male lead Yue Liangze. This would have been his and Yu Shuxin's third collaboration. But not officially confirmed

Chen Feiyu — male-lead alternative rumor.

Zhou Yiran is another male-lead alternative; according to reports, Tencent reportedly preferred Zhou Yiran while on the Hengdian/production side
Chen Feiyu's name

Because there are rumors that Esther Yu might take this role, I don’t think Meng Ziyi will be doing this drama anymore. Also, Endless Summer is reportedly starting filming on August 21, and after that, Meng Ziyi also has Have It All to film. But I’d really love to see her in a Xianxia drama with a powerful immortal character, beautiful costumes, magic, sword fights, and an epic love story. I think her elegant visuals would suit Xianxia so perfectly

Are you leaving hate comments on public
platforms and saying 'don't read it'? If you have the freedom to speak, then have the courage to listen to the reply
Freedom of speech cuts both ways! The comment section is public, not your private room. And If you don't like Meng Ziyi, you can simply ignore the comments from her fans. She may be too old for you, but we think Meng Ziyi is very beautiful

“Girl, get your eyes checked before calling Meng Ziyi old. If you don’t like Meng Ziyi, then just don’t watch her. There’s no need to talk nonsense—staying quiet is better

Sameee 😭❤️ I really want to see Meng Ziyi and Tian Jia Rui in a historical drama together! They would make such a beautiful pair. 🥹✨

Meng Ziyi’s acting has improved a lot compared to before. In both Blossom of Power and Royal Rumours, she played completely different characters and portrayed them differently. I think she did a really good job in Blossom of Power. In episode 32, her crying scene was so well acted that it genuinely made me emotional too. And I’m also really looking forward to Tiger Sniff the Rose because I feel like this drama is going to be really good. Meng Ziyi has shown some really impressive acting in it, and her character is completely different from her roles in Blossom and Blossoms of Power. The genre and overall character are different too, so I’m excited to see another side of her acting. 🌹❤️

The Li Yitong + Li Yunrui pairing is the strongest rumor, but the official final cast has not yet been announced. Yu Shuxin + Ding Yuxi is also a recent casting rumor.

There are recent reports of Lu Yuxiao joining the project, but as of August 13, there had been no official cast announcement.

There are recent reports of Lu Yuxiao joining the (Qi Xing Cai)project, but as of August 13, there had been no official cast announcement.

Rumors of Lu Yuxiao's exit and Sun Qian/Yang Chaoyue's potential replacement are circulating; no official confirmation.

I don’t want a fanwar. I was simply saying that some toxic Esther Yu fans are targeting Meng Ziyi. I understand that you’re an Esther Yu fan, but there are some fans who, instead of enjoying the drama, keep targeting another actress. I’m not saying this for no reason—I saw these comments in the comment section of an Esther Yu fan’s reel. I never support insulting actresses, fanwars, or rumors. I only shared what I saw. Whether you agree with me or not, the fact is that there are some toxic Esther Yu fans.

That’s so sweet! 🥹❤️ It’s amazing how you discovered Meng Ziyi through The Untamed and kept supporting her until she finally got the recognition she deserved. She truly shines on screen, and it’s beautiful to see her journey. 🥰✨

Anyway, Meng Ziyi won’t be doing this drama, so don’t worry. Esther Yu is rumored to be taking the role, as there are strong rumors circulating about her casting

“Then if you’re tired of them, you can just skip them. I personally love all of Meng Ziyi’s dramas. 🥰 But I’d really love to see her in a Xianxia drama with a powerful immortal character, beautiful costumes, magic, sword fights, and an epic love story. I think her elegant visuals would suit Xianxia so perfectly. And honestly, I’m a fan of Meng Ziyi, so I’ll support whatever drama she chooses. ❤️

By the way, I also want Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan to be cast in a historical drama because I was disappointed with their drama Overdo. But I like their chemistry.🥰🤌

When will this drama be released?

Zhang Linghe is officially confirmed as the top-billed male lead for the upcoming historical revenge drama Ci Tang (刺棠 / Revenge), but the production team has yet to issue a finalized announcement regarding the female lead.
The casting process has sparked heavy online speculation, with the rumored female lead shifting across several prominent actresses due to scheduling adjustments and intense fandom debates.

Tanhua (探花) – Rumored Casting
According to recent Chinese entertainment reports, Meng Ziyi (孟子义) and Hou Minghao (侯明昊) are rumored to be the lead actors of the upcoming historical Chinese drama Tanhua (探花).
The drama is reportedly planned for around 32 episodes and is said to be adapted from the novel Tanhua.
As of now, the casting has not been officially confirmed by the production team or platform, so Meng Ziyi and Hou Minghao should still be considered a rumored pairing.
Hopefully, an official announcement will be released soon.

The male lead of Ci Tang(赐堂) - Zhang Linghe is confirmed, but the female lead does not seem to be fully finalized yet
female-lead casting rumors: Lu Yuxiao, Song Zuer, Zhang Ruonan, Landi Li (Li Landi), Wang Yuwen and Li Qin.