The Longest Promise () is a 2023 Chinese television series starring Xiao Zhan and Ren Min. The series is based on the xianxia romance novel Zhu Yan by Cang Yue. It is the prequel of the 2021 series Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities. The series premiered on Tencent Video and WeTV on July 2, 2023, and concluded on July 20, 2023, with a total of 40 episodes.
Synopsis Shi Ying is the crown prince of Kongsang. However, after being framed by the imperial consort Qiu Shui, he had to fake his death to escape from the palace. He was sent to Jiuyi mountain to cultivate. Later, he meets Zhu Yan, a princess of Chi Yi clan, who becomes his disciple
Cast and characters Main Xiao Zhan as Shi Ying Jian Yuxi as young Shi Ying The former crown prince of Kongsang, and the priest of grand preceptor. Ren Min as Zhu Yan Li Xiyuan as young Zhu Yan The princess of Chi Yi clan, and Shi Ying's disciple.
Supporting Kongsang Royal Family Zeng Li as Bai Yan The empress of Kongsang, and Shi Ying's mother. He Shengming as Emperor Beimian Ye Shengjia as Shi Yu Shi Ying's younger half-brother. Chen Zijan as Qing Yun An imperial consort, and Shi Yu's mother. Chen Xinyu as Qiu Shui A merfolk and imperial consort.
Jiuyi Mountain Han Dong as Da Si Ming The high priest of grand preceptor. Li Mingde as Chong Ming A divine bird of Jiuyi mountain.
Bai Clan Wang Churan as Bai Xuelu Lu Yuxiao as Bai Xueying Zhang Lei as Bai Jing'an The king of Bai clan. Fan Linfeng as Bai Fenglin
Chi Yi Clan Guo Jun as Zhu Gaozhao King of Chi Yi clan, and Zhu Yan's father. Yang Mingna as Zhu Changxiang Zhu Gaozhao's wife, and Zhu Yan's mother Ding Jie as Yu Fei Zhu Yan's maid.
Merfolk Clan Fang Yilun as Zhi Yuan
Others Wang Ziqi as Qing Gang The leader of Shadow Warriors. Yu Xuanchen as Lan Xiqiao Gallen Lo as Emperor Xing Zun The founder of Kongsang continent. Zhang Shuangli as Reverend Xuan Zhen Ruan Shengwen as Qing Dongfang The king of Azure clan. Wang Yiyao as Ru Yi
Huo Tu Tribe Hei Zi as Old Lord Hu Caihong as Big Consort Ci Sha as Prince Ke Erke Zhu Yan's marriage partner Tong Hu as Big Wizard
Production Principal photography commenced in March 2021 in the Hengdian World Studios. Filming of the series was completed in August 2021. On March 29, 2021, the official Weibo of The Longest Promise announced the lineup and released the posters of the lead cast.
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