The Palace Gambit Chinese Drama

Title: The Palace Gambit

Chinese Title: 以下犯上 / Yi Xia Fan Shang

Also known as: 九宁扶上 / Jiu Ning Fu Shang

Broadcast network: Tencent

Broadcast Date: 24 November 2025

Genre: Palace, Revenge

Director: Yang Shi Tao

Screenwriter: Wang Jun Hao

Episodes: 26

The Palace Gambit Synopsis

Two sisters are summoned to the imperial court. The elder is a woman of peerless beauty, the younger a quick-witted charmer. Seeking only a peaceful existence, they instead find themselves the targets of deadly schemes with no escape in sight. 

Forging an unstoppable alliance, they win the Emperor's favor within months. But at the peak of their glory, the elder sister, carrying the imperial heir, meets a tragic end. Overnight, their favor vanishes. 

Now, the younger sister, Lu Jiuning, buries her hatred and, from her lowly position as a palace maid, challenges the entire harem. She maneuvers among the consorts and stands firm before the Emperor, setting her meticulous plans for revenge. This battle is not for favor, but for blood!

The Palace Gambit Cast

Zheng Qiu Hong as Lu Jiuning

Deng Chao Yuan as Yun Mi

Zhao Qi Yue as Consort Zhu

Shen Zhi Yi as Consort Chun

Zhu Yun Long as Emperor

Zhang Wan Ying as Song Wan'er