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The Unexpected Marriage

The Unexpected Marriage

20248.01 Season24 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Princess Liu Chang Sheng from the Fu Yu Kingdom has the label of "husband-killer" attached to her name. As she reaches the age of marriage, she worries about finding a suitable husband. The Emperor intends to send her to the Da Tang Kingdom to marry the ruthless and bloodthirsty Prince Qin Li Jing, who is known as the "Jade-Faced Demon". With the mission of "killing husbands to save the country", Chang Sheng and Li Jing embark on a comical and absurd journey. As they get to know each other, they overcome prejudices, ignore rumors, and bravely pursue love, ultimately discovering the true meaning of love.

Created by Yin Hang
Written by Yin Hang
NetworksMango TVTencent Video

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Top Cast

Qi Yuchen

Qi Yuchen

Liu Changsheng

Wu Junting

Wu Junting

Li Jing

Wang Chuan

Wang Chuan

Xiao Zilu

Gao Huilin

Gao Huilin

Li Guan

Li Xingyao

Li Xingyao

Guang De

Jin Chong

Jin Chong

Zhao Huaibi

Chake Lau

Chake Lau

You Mou

Yin Yibo

Yin Yibo

You Yong

Zou Duojia

Zou Duojia

Shen Xing

Wang Zirui

Wang Zirui

Jin Yan

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Themes & Keywords

romancehistorical romance

About The Unexpected Marriage

The Unexpected Marriage is a drama series that first aired in 2024 exploring themes of romance, historical romance. Created by Yin Hang, it stars Qi Yuchen, Wu Junting, Wang Chuan. Princess Liu Chang Sheng from the Fu Yu Kingdom has the label of "husband-killer" attached to her name. As she reaches the age of marriage, she worries about finding a suitable husband. The Emperor intends to send her to the Da Tang Kingdom to marry the ruthless and bloodthirsty Prince Qin Li Jing, who is known as the "Jade-Faced Demon". With the mission of "killing husbands to save the country", Chang Sheng and Li Jing embark on a comical and absurd journey. As they get to know each other, they overcome prejudices, ignore rumors, and bravely pursue love, ultimately discovering the true meaning of love.

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