C-Dramas Like Royal Rumours

Loved Royal Rumours (2023), Tencent QQ, and want more with the same feel? It is known for smart female lead, royalty and prince male lead. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.

Smart Female LeadRoyaltyPrince Male LeadSmart Male LeadLoyal ClanCourt Intrigue
  1. 1

    Joy of Life

    庆余年

    2019 · CCTV-8 · 46 episodes · Historical, Fantasy, Comedy

    Fan Xian carries memories of another life and grows up in a remote seaside town, trained in poison and martial arts by teachers his father chose for him.

    Same feel: Court Intrigue, Historical, Comedy

    Cast, story & details →
  2. 2

    Please Give Me a Pair of Wings

    请赐我一双翅膀

    2019 · iQIYI · 60 episodes · Action, Romance, History

    A skilled young woman raised as an assassin is sent undercover into a noble household on a mission that puts her directly in the orbit of a guarded, calculating young lord.

    Same feel: Court Intrigue, Romance

    Cast, story & details →
  3. 3

    Who Rules the World

    且试天下

    2022 · Tencent QQ · 40 episodes · Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy

    Two extraordinary people, the elegant Hei Feng-xi and the bold and free-spirited Bai Feng-xi, meet in a world torn by martial arts feuds and political strife.

    Same feel: Royalty, Smart Female Lead, Romance

    Cast, story & details →
  4. 4

    The Rebel Princess

    上阳赋

    2021 · Youku · 68 episodes · Historical, Romance, Drama

    A strong-willed noblewoman and a man of humble origins are married for political reasons, and they soon fall in love as they fight to protect their homeland.

    Same feel: Royalty, Historical, Drama, Romance

    Cast, story & details →
  5. 5

    Tigers Sniff the Rose

    尚公主

    2026 · Tencent Video · 40 episodes · Historical, Romance, Political

    Mu Wan Yao is a noblewoman who refuses to accept the fate that has been chosen for her.

    Same feel: Royalty, Historical, Romance

    Cast, story & details →
  6. 6

    Nirvana in Fire

    琅琊榜

    2015 · Beijing TV · 54 episodes · Historical, Political, Mystery

    When General Lin Xie was framed for treason, his army was wiped out and only his young son Lin Shu survived.

    Same feel: Court Intrigue, Historical, Drama

    Cast, story & details →
  7. 7

    Accidentally in Love

    惹上冷殿下

    2018 · Tencent QQ · 30 episodes · Romance, Comedy, Fantasy

    A modern-day woman with a habit of getting into trouble finds herself entangled with a mysterious man carrying the weight of a hidden royal identity, in a breezy comedy that plays…

    Same feel: Royalty, Comedy, Romance

    Cast, story & details →
  8. 8

    The Unclouded Soul

    The Unclouded Soul

    2025 · Tencent QQ · 39 episodes · Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

    For centuries, both the human race and the demon race have been locked in endless conflict over the Jade Wine Divine Spring, a mythical source said to embody all desires.

    Same feel: Royalty, Romance

    Cast, story & details →
  9. 9

    Love After Marriage

    婚后心动

    2026 · Hongguo · 78 episodes · Drama, Romance

    Same feel: Drama, Romance

    Cast, story & details →
  10. 10

    Maiden Holmes

    少女大人

    2020 · Tencent QQ · 32 episodes · Historical, Mystery, Comedy

    In the sixth century, the Qi Kingdom is at war, and a young prince is sent to repel invaders and is ambushed.

    Same feel: Historical, Comedy, Smart Female Lead, Romance

    Cast, story & details →

About Royal Rumours

Ji Yuan Su is the ice-cold crown prince of a kingdom that owes much of its safety to one loyal noble family. See the full page, cast and where to watch →

Questions about dramas like Royal Rumours

What are the best dramas like Royal Rumours?

Our top picks are Joy of Life, Please Give Me a Pair of Wings, Who Rules the World, followed by The Rebel Princess. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as smart female lead, royalty and prince male lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.

Where can I watch Royal Rumours?

Royal Rumours is listed on Tencent Video. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.

How does DramaHog pick similar dramas?

We compare the genres, themes and story of every drama on the site and rank the closest matches from the same country. Our editors also hand-pick and reorder the top choices for the most popular shows.

More “dramas like…” pages Best lists Airing now

Episode, cast and poster data from TVmaze. Descriptions are written by DramaHog.