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To Love or To Defy

To Love or To Defy

★ 0.0IMDb Score
Released:2025-03-28
Genre:Drama
Duration: min
Country:China
Director:
Actors:He Xuanlin, Cheng Yufeng, Guan Yuxi, Yu Qingbin, Wang Lan
Production:
Keywords:female assassin,costume drama,based on web novel

Overview:

Assassin Di Shiqi, disguised as a princess on a political mission, infiltrates the palace with a hidden agenda. There, she encounters the enigmatic fifth prince, Ouyang Shao, sparking an unexpected bond. As duty and emotion collide, their paths intertwine in a high-stakes tale of love and betrayal.

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