Generation to Generation （Zhou Yi Ran, Bao Shang En) Chinese Drama

Title: Generation to Generation

Chinese Title: 江湖夜雨十年灯 / Jiang Hu Ye Yu Shi Nian Deng

Also known as: A Decade of Nightscape Lights

Broadcast network: Tencent, iQiyi 

Broadcast date: 22 February 2026

Genre: Wuxia, Romance

Episodes: 37

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Generation to Generation Synopsis 

The story follows the decisive and cunning young master Mu Qingyan and the laid-back, free-spirited heroine Cai Zhao, whose intense relationship oscillates between sweetness and anguish. Together, they navigate the treacherous martial world, exposing the "masks" worn by its inhabitants. Their journey is filled with love, hate, constant twists, and strategic battles, painting a vivid picture of a heroic and dynamic martial arts community.

Generation to Generation Cast

Main Roles

Zhou Yi Ran as Mu Qingyan / Chang Ning

Bao Shang En as Cai Zhao

Qing Que Sect

Yuan Wen Kang as Qi Yunke, Lord of Qing Que Sect

Fan Tian Le as Yin Dai, previous Chief of Qingque Sect. Yin Sulian's father

Li Yuan as Yin Sulian, Lady of Qing Que Sect

Yang Xi Jia as Yin Sulian (young)

Zhao Ying Bo as Lei Xiuming 

Zheng Hao Yuan as Li Wenxu

Huang Zhen Yu as Zeng Dalou, first senior brother

Yan Yu Chen as Dai Fengchi, second senior brother

Yu Jia Cheng as Song Yuzhi, third senior brother. Qi Lingbo's fiancé

Yang He Wen as Ding Zhuo, fourth senior brother

Bian Tian Yang as Fan Xingjia, fifth senior brother

Fan Jing Yi as Qi Lingbo, sixth senior sister. Daughter of Qi Yunke & Yin Sulian

Duan Yu as Yang Xiaolan, Siqi Sect disciple

Qian Jie as Granny Mao, Yin Sulian's attendant

Luoying Valley

Wan Peng as Cai Pingshu, Cai Zhao's aunt

Jing Chao as Cai Pingchun 

Zhuang Sen as Cai Pingchun (young), Lord of Luoying Valley. Cai Zhao's father

Lu Shan as Ning Xiaofeng, Cai Zhao's mother

Bao Chen Xi as Ning Xiaofeng (young)

Wang Jun Zhe as Cai Han, Cai Zhao's younger brother

Zhang Zi Jian as Ingenious Scholar 

Supporting Roles

Li Yun Rui as Mu Zhengming / Mu Zhengyang

Yang Hao Ting as Mu Zhengyang (15-years-old) 

Gong Jue Rui as Mu Zhengyang (11-years-old) 

Dan Jing Yao as Shangguan Hao Nan 

Cheng Hong Xin as You Jiantong

Chen Si Yi as Xing'er

Liu Jun as Qian Xueshen 

Liu Meng Meng as Sun Ruoshui 

Sheng Yi Lun as Nie Zhe 

Paul Che as Yan Xu 

Liu Run Ming as Zhou Yuqi

Gao Yu Chen as Zhou Yulin

Li Zi Feng as Zhou Zhizhen 

Xia Li Xin as Abbess Jing Yuan 

Xuan Hao as Zhuang Shu

Wang Lu as Xue Youfu

Yin Yuan Zhang as old village chief 

Yao Tong as Luo Yuanrong

Xiang Xia as Song Shijun, Chief of Guangtian Sect

Qi Hang as Lao Ning 

Ming Zi Yu as Xue Gu

Li Xi Yuan as Fei Cui