The Longest Promise


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 Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities. 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
  • Ren Min as Zhu Yan
  • * Li Xiyuan as young Zhu Yan

    Supporting

;Kongsang Royal Family
;Jiuyi Mountain
  • Han Dong as Da Si Ming
  • Li Mingde as Chong Ming
;Bai Clan
;Chi Yi Clan
;Merfolk Clan
;Others
  • Wang Ziqi as Qing Gang
  • Yu Xuanchen as Lan Xiqiao
  • Gallen Lo as Emperor Xing Zun
  • Zhang Shuangli as Reverend Xuan Zhen
  • Ruan Shengwen as Qing Dongfang
  • Wang Yiyao as Ru Yi
;Huo Tu Tribe
  • Hei Zi as Old Lord
  • Hu Caihong as Big Consort
  • Ci Sha as Prince Ke Erke
  • Tong Hu as Big Wizard

    Production

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.