C-Dramas Worth Losing a Weekend To

According to legend, Dongfang Qing Cang of the Moon Tribe became an emotionless monster to gain immense power, killing his father, seizing the title of Moon Supreme, and leading 100,000 Moon Tribe soldiers on a path of destruction. To stop him, the first God of War of Shuiyuntian sacrificed her primordial spirit, sealing Dongfang Qing Cang's army and locking him in the Haotian Tower. 30,000 years later, a disturbance in the Haotian Matrix draws Orchid, a weak flower fairy, into the tower, where she encounters the Moon Supreme. Their meeting triggers a series of events that could once again threaten the world's fate. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Cang Lan Jue" (苍兰诀) by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang (九鹭非香).

Zi Fen, the Flower Deity, dies after giving birth to a daughter, Jin Mi. Before her death, Zi Fen foresaw that Jin Mi would encounter a fatal love trial and fed her daughter an 'Unfeeling Pill' to prevent her from developing any romantic feelings. Zi Fen also instructed the leaders of the Flower Realm to keep Jin Mi's identity a secret and had her kept locked in a water boundary within the Flower Realm. Several thousand years later, Jin Mi has grown up into an innocent and naive sprite who longs to see the world outside of the Flower Realm. When Xu Feng, the Fire Deity and second son of the Heavenly Emperor, accidentally lands in the Flower Realm after being attacked during his phoenix rebirth process, Jin Mi nurses Xu Feng back to health and demands that he takes her along with him when he leaves the Flower Realm. This is where Jin Mi's adventure and love trial begins as she explores the realms and meets various immortals & demons. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Heavy Sweetness Ash-Like Frost" (香蜜沉沉烬如霜) by Dian Xian (电线). ~~ Two versions available: 63 episodes (TV) || 60 episodes (DVD)

A former detective turned convicted criminal becomes China's last hope to thwart mysterious invaders who threaten the empire's capital city on the day before the Lantern Festival.

A family which is formed by three broken families and the stories within.

The ups and downs of school, family and growing up test the affection between a budding artist and her handsome but indifferent classmate and neighbor.

In a realm of three kingdoms, princess Jiu Yao loses her identity. Disguised as a man in Qing Shui, she meets Tu Shan Jing and demon Xiang Liu who are drawn to her. Her cousin Qiang Xuan searches as her future remains uncertain.

Feng Zhi Wei is the unfavored daughter of the Qiu Family, who has to flee due to unfortunate circumstances. Owing a favour to the 6th prince Ning Yi, Zhi Wei cross-dresses as a man to attend the prestigious Qingming Academy and becomes the supreme scholar to the Emperor. She remains loyal and honest to the reigning Emperor during the princes’ fight for the throne while falling in love with Ning Yi who seeks to unravel mysteries from his past and seek revenge for his beloved ones. Although their love for each other is true, can they maneuver the scheming and countless hurdles thrown their way? ~~ Adapted from the novel “Huang Quan” by Tianxia Guiyuan.

An unfavoured child of a rich family, Ming Lan studies and works hard, and falls in love with the son of a high official. Through cunning schemes, they both rise in position and work to obtain justice from those that have wronged ...

The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ru Yi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ru Yi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ru Yi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ru Yi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances? ~~ Adapted from the novel "Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan" by Liu Lian Zi.

Ji Yun He is a powerful and talented spiritual master living in Flower Valley. She loathes the deep, dark secret that restricts her from exploring the world at her leisure. Changyi is a merman who appears in the Valley courtesy of the cruel Princess Shunde. Her Royal Highness commands Yun He to make the merman speak human words, cut his tail, give her his pearl and be loyal. But there is a catch! Yun He must enlist the aid of Lin Hao Qing, her adopted brother and sworn enemy. Keeping company with the merman has Yun He becoming closer to him. In time, she will have to make the fateful choice between the merman‘s freedom and her very own. (Source: MyDramaList; edited by Lee C at MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Yu Jiao Ji" (驭鲛记) by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang (九鹭非香).

Set in the Tang Dynasty, the story follows He Wei Fang, a merchant's daughter skilled in cultivating rare peonies. With the help of Jiang Chang Yang, an official in Chang'an, she leaves a marriage of convenience and starts a business cultivating peonies. Together, they establish a flower shop, empowering women with difficult pasts and creating a thriving brand. As He Wei Fang witnesses the struggles of the poor, she transforms the industry to benefit the people, all while aiding Jiang Chang Yang in his mission to serve the country. Their bond deepens into a secret love. After overcoming a rebellion together, they retreat to live in harmony with nature. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Guo Se Fang Hua" (国色芳华) by Yi Qian Chong (意千重).