Overseasidol.com — On June 22, the highly anticipated historical drama “Tigers Sniff the Rose” was officially announced, reuniting actors Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui in a second onscreen collaboration.
Produced by Tencent Video and New Classics Media, the drama is positioned as an S+ level historical romance and political intrigue series.
It is adapted from the popular novel of the same name by author Yiren Kuikui and directed by Qin Zhen, with music direction by Yang Bingyin.
Meng Ziyi will play Mu Wanyao, a noble-born princess who transforms from a proud royal to a strategic mastermind.
Her character embarks on a journey of political revenge through a distant marriage, eventually returning to the capital drenched in blood and ambition.
Li Yunrui portrays Yan Shang, a high-ranking official from a humble background.
Gentle in appearance but sharp in wit, he rises against all odds as the son of a disgraced minister, dedicated to upholding justice and loyalty to his nation.
The production is set in real locations built in Ningbo, Zhejiang, and blends Tang and Song dynasty aesthetics.
The visual world combines misty Lingnan landscapes with the grandeur of the imperial court in Chang’an.
Both Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui shared the announcement on Weibo, tagging each other and stating.
“Together we challenge injustice and protect the peace of our land,” they both wrote.
Their reunion and on-screen chemistry have sparked widespread excitement and online discussion.
