C-Dramas Like The Sword and the Brocade

Loved The Sword and the Brocade (2021), Tencent QQ, and want more with the same feel? It is known for arranged marriage, ming dynasty and smart female lead. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.

Arranged MarriageMing DynastySmart Female LeadEmbroideryOlder Man/Younger WomanSlow Burn Romance
  1. 1

    A Splendid Match

    良陈美锦

    2026 · Mango TV · 40 episodes · Historical, Romance

    A fortune-teller says the eldest daughter of the Gu family is a jinx for her father's career, so she is sent to live with her grandparents from birth.

    Same feel: Ming Dynasty, Arranged Marriage, Historical, Older Man/Younger Woman

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  2. 2

    Song of Youth

    玉楼春

    2021 · Youku · 43 episodes · Historical, Comedy, Romance

    After her family falls from grace in the Ming dynasty, Shao Chun joins a performing troupe to survive, where a wealthy heir falls for her without knowing her real background.

    Same feel: Ming Dynasty, Historical, Drama, Romance

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  3. 3

    Under the Power

    锦衣之下

    2019 · Mango TV · 55 episodes · Historical, Mystery, Romance

    Lu Yi is a ruthless, top-ranking officer in the Ming dynasty's secret police.

    Same feel: Ming Dynasty, Historical, Mystery, Romance

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  4. 4

    The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

    成化十四年

    2020 · iQIYI · 48 episodes · Historical, Mystery, Drama

    In the fifteenth century, a senior official and a guardsman look into what seems like a landlord's suicide.

    Same feel: Ming Dynasty, Historical, Mystery, Drama

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  5. 5

    Marvelous Women

    当家主母

    2021 · Youku · 35 episodes · Historical, Business, Life

    As China's silk and weaving trade booms during the Qing dynasty, one family rises to the top of the powerful industry in Suzhou.

    Same feel: Embroidery, Historical, Drama

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  6. 6

    One and Only

    周生如故

    2021 · Tencent QQ · 24 episodes · Military, Romance, Wuxia

    Zhou Sheng-chen, raised by his brother the emperor, has grown into a loyal and gifted general.

    Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Slow Burn Romance, Older Man/Younger Woman, Romance

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  7. 7

    A Familiar Stranger

    虚颜

    2022 · Mango TV · 18 episodes · Historical, Romance, Supernatural

    The Prime Minister's daughter is due to marry a powerful general, but she loves another man. To get out of the marriage, she traps a female artist and uses her as a stand-in.

    Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Romance

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  8. 8

    New Life Begins

    卿卿日常

    2022 · iQIYI · 40 episodes · Historical, Comedy, Romance

    A marriage selection has brought young women from all over the land to Xinchuan.

    Same feel: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Romance

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  9. 9

    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: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Drama, Romance

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  10. 10

    The Prisoner of Beauty

    折腰

    2025 · Tencent QQ · 36 episodes · Historical, Romance, Drama

    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: Arranged Marriage, Historical, Drama, Romance

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About The Sword and the Brocade

In the Ming dynasty, Yi Niang is the daughter of a concubine, chosen to marry a general in order to save her declining family. See the full page, cast and where to watch →

Questions about dramas like The Sword and the Brocade

What are the best dramas like The Sword and the Brocade?

Our top picks are A Splendid Match, Song of Youth, Under the Power, followed by The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as arranged marriage, ming dynasty and smart female lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.

Where can I watch The Sword and the Brocade?

The Sword and the Brocade is listed on Tencent Video. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.

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