Ashes to Crown

The general's daughter, Chu Zhao, refuses to accept her fate as nothing more than a pawn to be sacrificed in Xiao Xun's rise to power. Taking matters into her own hands, she fights her way out with the help of Xie Yanlai, protecting the emperor's grandson as he makes his way to the emperor's presence. Through a tense standoff in the imperial court, she helps the young prince secure the throne, cutting off Xiao Xun's path to power. But with a new emperor comes new crises. The realm is torn by internal strife and foreign threats. Working alongside Xie Yanlai, Chu Zhao navigates the treacherous currents of the court, leads troops into battle, and ultimately rewrites her own destiny, sparing the people of the State of Chu from the ravages of war.

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Title	Ashes to Crown
Alternative Titles	Qiao Chu, 楚后, Ashes to crown
First Air Date	2026-06-02
Last Air Date	2026-06-08
Number of Episodes	24
Number of Seasons	1
Genres	Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy,
Networks	Youku,
Casts	Chen Duling, Zhou Yiran, Tang Xiaotian, Wang Ruichang, Wu Shile, Gao Maotong, Wu Jiajun

Chu Zhao

Chen Duling

Xie Yanlai

Zhou Yiran

Xie Yanfang

Tang Xiaotian

Xiao Xun

Wang Ruichang

Chu Tang

Wu Shile

Deng Yi

Gao Maotong

Xiao Ayun

Wu Jiajun