To Love or To Defy – He Xuanlin, Cheng Yufeng
To Love or To Defy is a historical romance drama directed by Deng Zhanneng, starring He Xuanlin and Cheng Yufeng.
The assassin Di Shiqi disguises herself as a princess sent for a political marriage and enters the palace with the mission to assassinate her target. By a twist of fate, she meets and falls in love with the Fifth Prince, Ouyang Shao. However, her master threatens her with the lives of her family, forcing her to take the prince’s life. Torn between an unshakable duty and an undeniable love, the two struggle forward hand in hand, determined to stay together, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Details

English Title: To Love or To Defy
Chinese Title: 宫墙厌
Genre: Historical, Romance
Episodes: 24
Duration: 14 min.
Director: Deng Zhanneng
Screenwriter: Peng Yuan
Released Date: 2025-03-28
Broadcast Website: WeTV
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Synopsis
The assassin Di Shiqi disguises herself as a princess sent for a political marriage and enters the palace with the mission to assassinate her target. By a twist of fate, she meets and falls in love with the Fifth Prince, Ouyang Shao. However, her master threatens her with the lives of her family, forcing her to take the prince’s life. Torn between an unshakable duty and an undeniable love, the two struggle forward hand in hand, determined to stay together, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Reviews
- The Starry Love – Chen Xingxu, Landy Li
2023-02-16
- Yes, Her Majesty – Hu Dandan, Cheng Yufeng
2023-01-31
- Passionate Love – He Xuanlin, Gao Mingchen
2023-12-30
- Enslaved by Love – Xu Zhenzhen, Cheng Yufeng
2024-06-13
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