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Chasing the Fish Spirit

Lackluster scholar Zhang was pulped for the marriage to grand councilor Jin's child when his parents were alive. But when Zhang's parent were both dead and their family became impoverished, Jin disliked Zhang and ordered him to study in a humble lakeside cottage. Jin said that the marriage should be reconsidered when Zhang gains official career and fame. Zhang is sad and talks to the lake about his miserable encounter under the moon. A carp spirit is touched by him and plays as Jin's daughter Peony to meet him in late night. The two then fall in love.

Top Cast

  • Chen Lan-Fang

    Chen Lan-Fang

    观音

  • Miaohua Qian

    Miaohua Qian

    假包公

  • Wang Wen-Juan

    Wang Wen-Juan

    鲤鱼/牡丹

  • Huiqin Xu

    Huiqin Xu

    真包公

  • Yulan Xu

    Yulan Xu

    张珍

Overview

Lackluster scholar Zhang was pulped for the marriage to grand councilor Jin's child when his parents were alive. But when Zhang's parent were both dead and their family became impoverished, Jin disliked Zhang and ordered him to study in a humble lakeside cottage. Jin said that the marriage should be reconsidered when Zhang gains official career and fame. Zhang is sad and talks to the lake about his miserable encounter under the moon. A carp spirit is touched by him and plays as Jin's daughter Peony to meet him in late night. The two then fall in love.

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