Details:
Also known as: Princess Shang , Shang Gong Zhu
Country: China
Status: Ongoing
Aired: Oct 23, 2026 – ?
Genres: Historical, Romance, Political
Episodes: 40
Main cast:
Meng Zi Yi as Mu Wan Yao / Princess Dan Yang
Li Yun Rui as Yan Shang
Synopsis:
Tigers Sniff the Rose (2026) Chinese Drama, Princess Danyang, Mu Wan Yao, is ordered to leave Chang’an and travel to Lingnan to pay tribute to her late mother. During her journey back, the axle of her carriage breaks along a mountain road, where she encounters Yan Shang, a scholar returning home after teaching at a village school. Amid the misty mountains and gentle rain of Lingnan, the two meet through an unexpected act of kindness, and their encounter gradually blossoms into a beautiful romance.
With the princess’s support, Yan Shang eventually makes his way to Chang’an, where he begins his official career and earns recognition at court. There, he meets a group of ambitious young people who share his aspirations. At last, his dreams of serving his country and making a meaningful contribution to society begin to come true. However, the nation soon faces mounting internal conflicts and threats from foreign powers. Determined to protect their homeland, Yan Shang courageously takes the lead, working alongside the princess to expose corrupt officials, repel external enemies, and safeguard the people.
As they face one challenge after another, their relationship grows deeper. Through trials and uncertainties, they learn to trust, understand, and support one another, eventually becoming devoted partners who stand united through every hardship. Against the backdrop of a turbulent era, they write a remarkable love story that places the welfare of the people above personal desires—a journey that begins with a love between two individuals and ultimately grows into a greater love for their country and its people.
Adapted from: The web novel Shang Gong Zhu (尚公主) by Yi Ren Kui Kui.