General's Lady (; ) is a 2020 Chinese television series that based on the novel with the same title by Yanbo Jiangnan. It stars Tang Min and Caesar Wu in the title role along with Lu Jia, Liu Yinjun and Cao Junxiang. It firstly aired in Youku on 9 October 2021 every Wednesdays until Saturdays. This series also aired in Taiwan.
This series started filming in October 2019 and finished in January 2020.
Plot
This series is tell about the love story between a playful and lively girl, Shen Jin (played by Tang Min) and a "Demon General" Chu Xiuming (played by Caesar Wu).
Shen Jin grew up in luxury as a member of the royal family. After the emperor decrees an arranged marriage, she is married off to the Earl of Yongning (also known as the "demon general") who defends the borders. Although she falls in love with her husband, Chu Xiu Ming, at first sight, she finds it difficult to blend in. Shen Jin gradually sheds her spoiled and entitled attitude and becomes a force to be reckoned with. With her unconventional methods, she solves many of the army's problems and comes to earn their trust and respect. However, there has been a shakeup in the imperial courts and the Chu army becomes a target. Shen Jin's parents are held hostage against their will while Shen Jin receives orders to act as a spy for the emperor. Can the married couple weather the storms to find happiness and peace?
Cast
Main
Tang Min as Shen Jin, the Countess of Yongning () The third daughter of the Rui Mansion. A smart and clever girl who looks dignified and elegant in front of the public, but in fact, she is lively, playful and likes to be informal. Although she came from a noble family, she was never treated well in the mansion due to her being a concubine's daughter. Since child, she was often locked by her second elder sister which made her very good at picking locks. She often dresses like a man in order to explore the city. She has a good relationship with her eldest sister Shen Shu (played by Xin Zi) who often protects her. In order to help her mother have a better life, Shen Jin chooses to marry the "Demon General", Chu Xiuming, whose previous three wives mysteriously died. The pendant that was given to her by her mother attracts Chu Xiuming's attention. Even if both of them liked playing tricks on each other, they fall in love and eventually have a child. Titles: Shen Jin, the 3rd miss of Prince Rui's mansion () Countess of Yongning () Caesar Wu as Chu Xiuming, the Earl of Yongning () Zhu Bailin as young Chu Xiuming He is a brave man, good at fighting and has excellent martial arts strength. His three former wives were rumored to be killed because of adultery, but were in fact spies sent by his enemies. Later, he marries Shen Jin after being decreed by the emperor. Although he is suspicious of Shen Jin at first, slowly she becomes his confidant and friend and he falls in love with her after dispelling his suspicions. He wants to find out the truth about the eighth prince and his aunt's death. Titles: The Devil General Chu Xiuming () Earl of Yongning ()