In ancient China, the Kingdom of Heng has come to power, putatively putting an end to decades of bloody war and social uneasiness. But not everyone is happy with the status quo – least of all Ding Ning( Li Xian).
Ding Ning is a youthful man from a humble background, blighted by a habitual illness. He bears a grudge against the new royal family and dreams of deposing them.
Fortified with quick head and phenomenal martial trades chops, he embarks on a charge of revenge against the Great Heng. His sworn thing is to take the life of the King, and he hopes to gather like- inclined abettors to help him form a “ Sword Dynasty ” that will one day rule the entire country.
Along the way, he encounters the beautiful Zhangsun Qian Xue( Li Yi Tong), the eldest son of an influential gentleman. She also proves to be a murderous legionnaire – and conceivably his most important supporter.
Can the brace form an doubtful alliance – and could their relationship blossom into love? Will Ding Ning and the Sword Dynasty succeed in their audacious shot for power? Will he master the Kingdom of Heng? Or will the ruling royal family prove too strong?
This drama is grounded on a popular novel by Wu Zui, which also spawned an animated series in 2018.
“Sword Dynasty” is a 2019 Chinese drama series directed by Ma Hua Gan.
