The Lament of Autumn
Drama
In the turbulent era of the Republic of China, student Ye Pingjun takes a job at a Western Hunan meeting house to fund her mother’s medical care. However, she's unexpectedly caught in the crossfire of an assassination attempt against the powerful Yu family’s fifth son, Yu Changxuan, and ends up accused of a crime she didn’t commit. Pingjun strikes a bold bargain: if Changxuan cannot identify the true culprit within ten days, he must clear her name. What begins as a high-stakes investigation quickly evolves into a calculated courtship as Changxuan maneuvers to win her heart while hiding a complex web of secrets. Will their blossoming romance survive the encroaching shadows of war, or will the secrets of their past pull them apart?
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Seasons & episodes
1The Ten-Day Pact12 Oct 2026 · 46mIn 1919, northern warlord Cheng Jun sets his sights on the presidency and courts military backing from Sujing's three cities. Hoping to secure his own future, Yu Zhongquan, who controls Nanhuai, decides to join forces with Cheng's close ally, Chu Wenfu, and support Cheng's bid.
2New Plan12 Oct 2026 · 48mYe Pingjun starts working at the Yuchun Troupe. The troupe leader reminds Ye Pingjun not to offend Yu Changxuan.
3Secret Execution12 Oct 2026 · 49mYu Changxuan admits his defeat to Ye Pingjun after a ten-day bet. Not only did he release her, but he also gave her some silver dollars. Ye Pingjun can't contain her sorrow and rage. She rebukes Yu Changxuan for acting all high and mighty and cruel.
4Birthday Party12 Oct 2026 · 46mYu Changxuan and Gu Ruitong plan to hijack Mou Linsen and Tao Xili's smuggled weapons with the help of the Cheng Army.
5His True Intentions13 Oct 2026 · 49mYu Changxuan learns that Ye Pingjun caught a chill and developed a fever while on the boat. Though he claims not to care, he shows up at her door with a basket of nourishing tonics to visit her.
6Half a Jade Pendant13 Oct 2026 · 49mTao Xili abducts Ye Pingjun and whips her in a warehouse outside the city to vent his anger. She stubbornly refuses to admit any wrongdoing, but during the struggle, she spots half a jade pendant at his waist. It resembles a keepsake her mother once owned, leaving her wondering what the connection could be.
7Chunfeng Theater Troupe Sealed Off14 Oct 2026 · 47mChunfeng Theater Troupe is suddenly sealed off. Ye Pingjun instinctively assumes that it was Yu Changxuan's revenge. Ye Pingjun begs him and weighs the pros and cons for him, but Yu Changxuan rejects her both times. They part on bad terms.
8Episode 814 Oct 2026 · 47m
9Episode 915 Oct 2026 · 48m
10Episode 1015 Oct 2026 · 45m- 11Episode 1116 Oct 2026
- 12Episode 1216 Oct 2026
- 13Episode 1317 Oct 2026
- 14Episode 1418 Oct 2026
- 15Episode 15
- 16Episode 16
- 17Episode 17
- 18Episode 18
- 19Episode 19
- 20Episode 20
- 21Episode 21
- 22Episode 22
- 23Episode 23
- 24Episode 24
- 25Episode 25
- 26Episode 26
- 27Episode 27
- 28Episode 28
- 29Episode 29
- 30Episode 30
- 31Episode 31
- 32Episode 32
- 33Episode 33
- 34Episode 34
- 35Episode 35
- 36Episode 36
- 37Episode 37
- 38Episode 38
- 39Episode 39
- 40Episode 40★ 10.0
Details
- First aired
- 12 Oct 2026
- Last aired
- 14 Oct 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- Chinese
- Network
- Hunan Television, Mango TV
- Episodes
- 40
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Cheng LeiYu Changxuan
Xu RuohanYe Pingjun
