Once upon a Dream – Hu Yiyao, Zhang Jingyun
Once upon a Dream is a historical romance drama, directed by Dai Qi, starring Hu Yiyao, Zhang Jingyun, Deng Zhihao.
It tells the story of Shen Qingtang, orphaned at a young age, is taken in by Pei Congzhi, the eldest son of the Pei family, and becomes his foster sister. To escape the Pei family’s control, she seeks to marry Yan Cheng, the heir of the Pingnan Prince’s mansion. However, Pei Congzhi opposes her plan, revealing his hidden feelings for her.
Details

English Title: Once upon a Dream
Chinese Title: 惊梦
Genre: Historical, Romance
Episodes: 24
Duration: 15 min.
Director: Dai Qi
Screenwriter: Wu Huan, Ma Jia
Released Date: 2025-04-08
Broadcast Website: WeTV
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Synopsis
When she was young, Shen Qingtang’s family was destroyed, and she was taken in by Pei Congzhi, the eldest son of the Pei family. She became a foster daughter, living under the Pei family’s roof and was regarded as Pei Congzhi's nominal younger sister. In order to escape the Pei family's constant scheming, pressure, and restrictions, Shen Qingtang took the initiative to form a connection with Yan Cheng, the heir of the Pingnan Prince's mansion, hoping to use this new marriage to break free from the Pei family. However, this move met with strong opposition and obstruction from her elder brother, Pei Congzhi, which also revealed his deep, hidden feelings for her.
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