The Imperial Master

Luo Chang’an, a modern engineering prodigy, is reborn as a magistrate in the war-torn Jiuzhang County of ancient Anguo and uses unconventional economic strategies to rebuild it into a prosperous settlement, eventually drawing attention from the imperial court and rising into political influence beyond local governance.

Directed by —, The Imperial Master leans on a strong ensemble — Liu Zhiyang, Ma He, Li Zijia — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2026.