Against the Current (2026)

Other name: Lan Xiang Ru Gu Orchid Fragrance Remains The Story of Xiang Lan 蘭香如故

Description:

Shen Jia Lan, the eldest granddaughter of Grand Academician Shen, is betrothed to Lin Jin Qi, the eldest grandson of the Minister of Personnel. However, when her grandfather is falsely accused of treason, their world shatters. The Shen men are sentenced to execution, while the women are condemned to state-sanctioned servitude in the entertainment bureau. Refusing to face dishonor, the Shen women choose mass suicide. Fortunately, Jia Lan is saved by Xu Wan Quan and his wife, who use the identity of their recently deceased daughter to protect her. Now living as Xu Lan Xiang, she becomes a low-ranking maid in the Lin household where her adoptive family serves. Despite the harsh realities of her new life, Lan Xiang refuses to bow to fate. Armed only with her intelligence, she must navigate a treacherous household, guard her true identity, and rise above class barriers to earn respect and reclaim her own destiny. (Source: Chinese = Baidu || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel “Lan Xiang Yuan” (兰香缘) by He Yan Shan (禾晏山).

Director: Director: Huang Ying Xiang

Country: China

Status: Ongoing

Release Year: 2026

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance

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