1 January (2018-01-01) – 13 February 2018 (2018-02-13)
The Chronicles of Town Called Jian (Chinese: 茧镇奇缘) is a 2018 Chinese television series based on the novel Tarot Goddess Sleuths (Chinese: 塔罗女神探之茧镇奇案) by Zhang Ranran. The series was produced by Li Shaohong and directed by Zeng Nianping. It stars Victoria Song, Jiang Jinfu, Yang Yang and Zhang Zhixi.[1]
The series began filming on December 13, 2013, and was concluded on March 6, 2014.[2] The show first aired on January 1, 2018 via Mango TV.[3]
Synopsis
Set during the Republican era, the story tells of Du Chunxiao; a smart young girl who uses her strange but unique ability to deduct clues and solve mysteries through the use of tarot cards. However, one day she decides to return to Jiangnan with her friend Huang Mengqing. As the Huang family accepts Chun Xiao as one of their own, Mr. Huang proposes the idea of marriage between his son Mo Ru, and Chun Xiao. Though she is not particularly attracted to Mo Ru, she continues to live with the Huang's until strange things begin to occur that endanger her life. It is during those difficult times, that she notices Huang Muyun, the youngest son of the Huang's. As the two discover their feelings for each other, secrets regarding Chun Xiao's true identity, as well as the darker nature of Mr. Huang's past deeds are unraveled.
Meng Qing's study companion and close friend since young. An innocent, optimistic and determined girl. She uses her tarot cards to unveil the mysteries of the Huang manor, as well the secrets of her own family background.
Second master of Huang manor, son of the third wife. He helps Chunxiao solve cases and along the way, falls in love with her. He was revealed to be the son of Li Changchen later.
First mistress of the Huang manor, daughter of the first wife. A dignified and elegant lady. She has a crush on her brother, Moru. She was later discovered to bear a shocking birth secret.
Supporting
Huang Manor
Actor
Character
Introduction
Jiang Tong
Huang Tianming
Master of the Huang household. He hides his cunning and evil nature behind a gentle and warm facade.
Gao Ying
Zhuo Yao
Huang Tianming's first wife, Mengqing's birth mother. She was revealed later to be the wife of Xue Zuichi.
Cao Yanyan
Su Xiaomei
Huang Tianming's second wife, Moru's birth mother.
Zhou Yi
Zhang Yanping
Huang Tianming's third wife, Muyun's birth mother. She is later discovered to be involved in an extramarital affair with Li Changdeng, her former senior at the opera troupe.
Yang Rui
Housekeeper Zhao
Housekeeper of Huang manor. He assists Huang Tianming in covering up his crimes.
Xiao Shuli
Mother Zhou
Zhuo Yao's long-time personal maid. She was killed by Huang Tianming, but her death was covered up as a robbery. She was later revealed to be Du Chunxiao's nanny in her childhood.
Tang Mengjia
Xue'er
A maid who was in love with Moru and served Zhuo Yao. She was later poisoned to death.
Wu Qianyu
Tao Zhi
A maid who served Zhuo Yao, but was later poisoned to death.
Ding Liuhe
Lan Xiang
A maid who serves Su Xiaomei.
Zhao Yuhan
Xiao Cui
A maid who serves Zhang Yanping.
Others
Actor
Character
Introduction
Nan Sheng
Bai Zifeng
A physician with a prickly personality. She has a one-sided love for Muyun. Her father was later revealed to be killed by Huang Tianming, thus making her an orphan.
Mark Cheung Lui
Li Changchen
Head detective of the town, who is often bribed by Huang Tianming to cover up for his crimes. He is revealed to be involved in an extramarital affair with Zhang Yanping, and later revealed to be the father of Huang Muyun.
Li Xiliang
Xia Bing
A rookie detective who is earnest in solving cases. He later befriends Chunxiao and assists her in uncovering Huan Tianming's evil deeds.
Ren Wei
Boss Yu
Boss of a noodle shop. He is later revealed to be Xue Zuichi, Huang Tianming's former business partner. Both his wife (Zhuo Yao) and daughter (Meng Qing) were forcibly taken away from him by Huang Tianming.
Gui Lili
Lady Qin
Xue'er's mother. She has a one-sided love for Huang Moru, whom she shared an appreciation of paintings with.
Leng Haiming
Du Baotang
Du Chunxiao's father, Huang Tianming's former business partner.
Soundtrack
No.
Title
Lyrics
Music
Singers
Length
1.
"The Most Beautiful Anticipation (最美的期待)" (Theme song)
