The Longest Promise () is a 2023 Chinese television series starring Xiao Zhan and Ren Min. The series is based on the xianxia romance novel Zhu Yan by Cang Yue. It is the prequel of the 2021 series '. The series premiered on Tencent Video and WeTV on July 2, 2023, and concluded on July 20, 2023 with a total of 40 episodes.
Synopsis
Shi Ying is the crown prince of Kongsang. However, after being framed by the imperial consort Qiu Shui, he had to fake his death to escape from the palace. He was sent to Jiuyi mountain to cultivate. Later, he meets Zhu Yan, a princess of Chi Yi clan, who becomes his disciple.
Cast and characters
Main
- Xiao Zhan as Shi Ying
- Jian Yuxi as young Shi Ying
The former crown prince of Kongsang, and the priest of grand preceptor.
- Ren Min as Zhu Yan
- Li Xiyuan as young Zhu Yan
The princess of Chi Yi clan, and Shi Ying's disciple.
Supporting
Kongsang Royal Family
The empress of Kongsang, and Shi Ying's mother.
- He Shengming as Emperor Beimian
- Ye Shengjia as Shi Yu
Shi Ying's younger half-brother.
An imperial consort, and Shi Yu's mother.
A merfolk and imperial consort.
Jiuyi Mountain
The high priest of grand preceptor.
A divine bird of Jiuyi mountain.
Bai Clan
The king of Bai clan.
- Fan Linfeng as Bai Fenglin
Chi Yi Clan
King of Chi Yi clan, and Zhu Yan's father.
- Yang Mingna as Zhu Changxiang
Zhu Gaozhao's wife, and Zhu Yan's mother
Zhu Yan's maid.
Merfolk Clan
Others
The leader of Shadow Warriors.
- Yu Xuanchen as Lan Xiqiao
- Gallen Lo as Emperor Xing Zun
The founder of Kongsang continent.
- Zhang Shuangli as Reverend Xuan Zhen
- Ruan Shengwen as Qing Dongfang
The king of Azure clan.
Huo Tu Tribe
- Hei Zi as Old Lord
- Hu Caihong as Big Consort
- Ci Sha as Prince Ke Erke
Zhu Yan's marriage partner
Production
Principal photography commenced on March 2021 in the Hengdian World Studios. Filming of the series was completed in August 2021. On March 29, 2021, the official Weibo of The Longest Promise announced the lineup and released the posters of the lead cast.
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