The Heir

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Drama·2026·1 Seasons

A tribute ink scandal topples the Li family’s long-standing ink business, leaving their legacy in ruins. Years later, Li Zhen, the determined youngest daughter, sets out to restore her family's name. As she rises in the industry, she joins forces with Luo Wenqian, heir to another fallen clan, to take on a rising rival and face new challenges from foreign markets, fighting to bring Huizhou ink back to its former glory.

Starring: Yang Zi,Elvis Han,Wu Mian,Tian Xiaojie

Episodes

Season 1
Expulsion of the Eighth Branch from the Clan

S01 | E01

Expulsion of the Eighth Branch from the Clan

2026-05-17

Arranged Marriage

S01 | E02

Arranged Marriage

2026-05-17

Never Make Ink Again

S01 | E03

Never Make Ink Again

2026-05-17

Identifying Pinewood

S01 | E04

Identifying Pinewood

2026-05-17

Disguised as a Man

S01 | E05

Disguised as a Man

2026-05-18

Officially Begins Inkmaking Training

S01 | E06

Officially Begins Inkmaking Training

2026-05-18

The Luo Family Falls

S01 | E07

The Luo Family Falls

2026-05-19

Street Auction

S01 | E08

Street Auction

2026-05-19

Revenge

S01 | E09

Revenge

2026-05-20

The Power Behind the Tian Family

S01 | E10

The Power Behind the Tian Family

2026-05-20

Proving Her Innocence

S01 | E11

Proving Her Innocence

2026-05-21

Preparing for the Ink Testing Event

S01 | E12

Preparing for the Ink Testing Event

2026-05-21

Open-Air Ink Testing Event

S01 | E13

Open-Air Ink Testing Event

2026-05-22

Expelled from Li Ink

S01 | E14

Expelled from Li Ink

2026-05-22

Ancient Ink as Medicine

S01 | E15

Ancient Ink as Medicine

2026-05-23

Fujin Ink

S01 | E16

Fujin Ink

2026-05-23

Imperial Ink Contest

S01 | E17

Imperial Ink Contest

2026-05-24

Pine Blight

S01 | E18

Pine Blight

2026-05-24

Acting Manager of Li Ink

S01 | E19

Acting Manager of Li Ink

2026-05-25

Sixth Master Li Passes Away

S01 | E20

Sixth Master Li Passes Away

2026-05-25

Cast

Yang Zi

Yang Zi

Li Zhen

Elvis Han

Elvis Han

Luo Wenqian

Wu Mian

Wu Mian

Wang Rujun

Tian Xiaojie

Tian Xiaojie

Li Jinshui

Wang Zihao

Wang Zihao

Tian Benchang

Xie Xin

Xie Xin

Tian Ronghua

Li Hongliang

Li Hongliang

Li Jingdong

Yang Si

Yang Si

Tian Jiangyue

Xu Baihui

Xu Baihui

Zhao Jin

Fu Jia

Fu Jia

Li Zhengliang

Wang Wenqi

Wang Wenqi

Du Qiu'e

Zhou Zhi

Zhou Zhi

Wang Cuiqiao

Details

First Aired
2026-05-17
Last Aired
2026-06-03
Status
Ended
Network
CCTV-8, iQiyi
Production
iQIYI, Croton Media
Creator
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