Song of Phoenix
思美人 (original)
There are some relationships that are doomed from the start. During the Warring States period, Qu Yuan is born into a prominent family and grows up to be a prodigy scholar. But Qu Yuan bucks convention when he falls in love with Mo Chou Nu, a slave. Society forbids such class-breaking relationships, so the lovers decide to elope so that they can be together. Despite their efforts to lead a quiet life, Qu Yuan and Chou Nu become entangled in the political struggles of the power elites within the palace. Can their relationship survive the many obstacles?
Starring Ma Ke, Zhang Xinyu, Qiao Zhenyu, Gallen Lo, Jackson Yee, Li Zifeng, Lan Xi, Li Taiyan, Liu Yun, Wang Xiaowei
Watch "Song of Phoenix" from streaming services Amazon, Rakuten Viki released in 2017. It's a drama and romance show, and has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of show, and is currently available to watch for free.