Royal Betrothal (2026) Web Series — Cast, Story & Where to Watch

Royal Betrothal (2026) is a drama web series in Chinese. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Royal Betrothal online in HD.

Royal Betrothal — Storyline

Rescued from the brink of death a decade ago, Meng Tinghui has transformed from a nameless survivor into the Daping Dynasty’s first female scholar to enter the prestigious Hanlin Academy. Known for her sharp wit and cunning nature, she has spent years navigating the treacherous waters of the imperial court. While her peers see only a ruthless official, she harbors a secret devotion to the man who saved her – Emperor Ying Gua. Tinghui is intent on helping Ying Gua become the greatest ruler in history, no matter what it takes. But amidst the power struggles and political schemes, Meng Tinghui remains blind to the one truth that could change everything: the Emperor’s heart has belonged to her all along.

Cast & Crew

Starring: Wu Jinyan, Chen Zheyuan, Liang Yongqi, Zhao Zhaoyi, Zhang Nan, Dylan Kuo, Huang Zuxin, Song Qi

Royal Betrothal — Series Details

First Air Date	2026-07-28
Seasons	1
Episodes	32
Genre	Drama
Language	Chinese
Network	Hunan Television, Mango TV
Status	Ended
Rating	7.8/10 (5 votes)

Royal Betrothal — Episode Guide

Season 1

E1: Encounter (2026-07-28) — As a young child, Meng Tinghui fell into the hands of human traffickers. In her moment of despair, a youth clad in red enlightened her : only by studying, becoming an official, and
E2: Standoff (2026-07-28) — To retrieve the handwritten resume Ying Gua took, Meng Tinghui deliberately leaks his whereabouts on the street to both the Black Tiger Hall and Huo An's faction. That night, Ying
E3: A Deal (2026-07-28) — Meng Tinghui seizes the opportunity to escape prison and seeks out Ying Gua to propose a deal. She will guide him into Jiuyou City, and in return, he will restore her status as a l
E4: Childhood Memories (2026-07-28) — Ying Gua returns Meng Tinghui's handwritten resume to her and invites her to go horseback riding. As she recounts the story of being abducted and trafficked as a child, Ying Gua re
E5: Exposing Fraud (2026-07-29) — Meng Tinghui's discourse on policy in the Metropolitan Examination is plagiarized, and the perpetrator even attempts to silence her permanently. She decides to blow up the matter,
E6: His True Identity (2026-07-29) — The Magistrate of the Metropolitan Office, Dong Shoucai, conspires with Jiang Mei'er and has Meng Tinghui thrown into prison. Jiang Mei'er orders the prison guards to set the priso
E7: Mass Petition (2026-07-30) — Left Chancellor Xu Ting forcibly abolishes the Women's Special Imperial Examination. Meng Tinghui persuades Right Chancellor Gu Qin to help secure land for women's academies across
E8: Establishing the Censorship Bureau (2026-07-30) — Ying Gua announces the establishment of the Censorship Bureau and appoints Meng Tinghui to lead it, but Xu Ting vehemently objects, arguing that it would throw the court into disor
E9: Dealing with the Tiger Roar Gang (2026-07-31) — Meng Tinghui goes to Changle Street to offer a reward for information on the Tiger Roar Gang but unexpectedly uncovers a horrifying crime…
E10: The Last Straw (2026-08-01) — Meng Tinghui commands the Shenwei Army to publicly cane Lyu Er and his accomplices to death, curbing violence with violence.
E11: Luring the Enemy Into a Trap (2026-08-02) — Meng Tinghui is ambushed in prison, but the shadow guards arranged by Ying Gua appear just in time to rescue her. That is when she realizes that her imprisonment and the attack on
E12: Investigating the Gambling House (2026-08-03) — Meng Tinghui and Ying Gua become suspicious of Xingrong Gambling House and go undercover to investigate. They discover it is a den where innocent female students are imprisoned and
E13: The Real Culprit (2026-08-03) — Vice Minister Zheng of the Court of Judicial Review shields the culprit and falsely accuses Meng Tinghui of taking bribes. When Meng Tinghui unexpectedly notices the red jade thumb
E14: Proposal (2026-08-04) — Left Chancellor, Xu Ting's son, Xu Runze hears of Meng Tinghui's achievements and falls for her. He shows up with betrothal gifts to propose to her at Bofeng House in front of ever
E15: Lifesaver (2026-08-04) — Xu Ting, Wen Tao, and other court officials demand that Meng Tinghui be severely punished and the Censorship Bureau be dissolved. Ying Gua then reveals a shocking secret: he was th
E16: Scandal (2026-08-05) — In order to distance Ying Gua from Meng Tinghui, he sends Wen Tao's daughter, Wen Ruomei, into the palace. He schemes to get Wen Ruomei close to Ying Gua and create a scandal that
E17: Colluding With the Gang (2026-08-05) — The Blood Moon Society's Mr. Shangguan discovers that the Tiger Roar Gang is selling contraband drugs. He decides to join forces with them to distribute the Boundless Pill, a more
E18: Deepening Conflict (2026-08-06) — Influenced by Gu Qin, Shen Zhili begins to question Meng Tinghui's "act first, report later" approach. The two clash repeatedly during discussions, causing a rift in their relation
E19: Infiltrating Wanxiang House (2026-08-06) — To investigate the source of the Boundless Pills, Meng Tinghui disguises herself as a man and infiltrates Wanxiang House, only to encounter Ying Gua, who is also there incognito to
E20: Bloodbath in the Capital (2026-08-07) — Ling Yunfei's letters of challenge fill the sky at Changle Street. He threatens a bloodbath in the capital using the Boundless Pills if the Imperial Court doesn't hand Meng Tinghui
E21: Ten-Day Deadline (2026-08-08) — The victims surround the Censorship Bureau, crying and cursing. Faced with their fury, Meng Tinghui publicly sets a 10-day deadline for herself. If she fails to eradicate the Bound
E22: The Source of the Fuqing Herb (2026-08-09) — Luo points out that the "money herb" that has been cultivated by valley dwellers for generations is the fuqing herb and that merchants come to purchase it every month. Ying Gua dec
E23: Took the Arrow (2026-08-10) — Ling Yunfei forces Meng Tinghui to swallow the Boundless Pill. Huang Bo is stabbed by Ling Yunfei while saving Ying Gua and falls off a cliff.
E24: After Hardship Comes Happiness (2026-08-10) — Gu Qin keeps vigil for Yuan Lingyi in the mourning hall, claiming that she died taking a blade for him. Gu Qin acts as if he can't go on living without her.
E25: Restore Order (2026-08-11) — Under the guise of fighting corruption, the Censorship Bureau cracks down on the officials.
E26: Nominating an Empress (2026-08-11) — At court, the officials formally submit a joint petition recommending Shen Zhili as empress. Shen Wuchen uses his Imperial Mandate Tally to urge Ying Gua to issue the decree within
E27: Punishing Gu Qin (2026-08-12) — Chen Zhili barges into Gu Qin's birthday banquet and publicly exposes his hypocrisy. Ying Gua immediately produces a golden book that lists Gu Qin's crimes.
E28: Edict of Self-reproach (2026-08-12) — During the grand ancestral worship ceremony, the Phoenix Pendant's chain around Meng Tinghui's neck suddenly breaks and falls to the ground. All the officials are in an uproar and
E29: Childhood Memories (2026-08-12) — Ying Gua suspects that Shangguan is lurking close by his side. The Blood Moon Society holds a memorial ceremony for Mo Yuhan, Si Qin, and Si Hua. Mr. Shangguan vows to avenge them,
E30: The Day of the Grand Wedding (2026-08-12) — Ying Gua and Meng Tinghui hold their wedding at the Imperial Ancestral Hall. Assassins from the Blood Moon Society descend upon them and hold all the high-ranking officials hostage
E31: Seeking a Way to Survive (2026-08-12) — Meng Tinghui is brought back to the Zhongwan itinerant palace. The old clan leader performs a blood sacrifice, imploring her to restore the nation.
E32: The Final Battle (2026-08-12) — Ying Gua confronts Shangguan Zhao. Meng Tinghui arrives on horseback and reveals the edict announcing the new policies.