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.
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1
Joy of Life
庆余年
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
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Who Rules the World
且试天下
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, Romance, Smart Female Lead
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The Rebel Princess
上阳赋
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
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Nirvana in Fire
琅琊榜
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
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The Unclouded Soul
The Unclouded Soul
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
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Maiden Holmes
少女大人
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, Romance, Smart Female Lead
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The Imperial Coroner
御赐小仵作
Chu Chu comes from a family of coroners and has a rare skill in reading the dead. She meets a sickly-looking but sharp prince who is short of trusted investigators.
Same feel: Historical, Romance, Smart Female Lead, Smart Male Lead
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Are You the One
柳舟记
Liu Mian Tang is a clever, respected leader who is badly hurt in an attack and rescued by a prince. When she wakes she has lost her memory and finds herself living as his wife.
Same feel: Historical, Drama, Romance, Smart Female Lead
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The Double
墨雨云间
Xue Fang Fei loses everything when her father, a wealthy official, is thrown into prison.
Same feel: Historical, Comedy, Drama, Smart Female Lead
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The Prisoner of Beauty
折腰
Xiao Qiao, a clever young woman from the Qiao family, is married to Wei Shao, the sharp and capable head of the Wei family, to seal an alliance between two clans with a bitter…
Same feel: Historical, Drama, Romance, Smart Female Lead
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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, Who Rules the World, The Rebel Princess, followed by Nirvana in Fire. 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.
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