Branches Broken at the Capital Gate
Workaholic Jiang Mingtang falls into a historical romance novel as the long-lost true daughter of a marquis. Framed by the false heiress and publicly abandoned by her fiancé, she activates a reward system that promises a return to modern life. Her pursuit of financial freedom instead draws a guarded heir, a mysterious brother, a chess prodigy, and a calculating crown prince into her orbit.
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Workaholic Jiang Mingtang falls into a historical romance novel as the long-lost true daughter of a marquis. Framed by the false heiress and publicly abandoned by her fiancé, she activates a reward system that promises a return to modern life. Her pursuit of financial freedom instead draws a guarded heir, a mysterious brother, a chess prodigy, and a calculating crown prince into her orbit.
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Setting and world
A 2026 Chinese short drama framed by transmigration and system.
Narrative framework
The story moves from its initiating crisis through escalating choices toward a confrontation that changes the central relationship.
Main character relationships
Swipe to exploreA central figure in Branches Broken at the Capital Gate.
Sun Qianxun is source-credited as Jiang Mingtang.
A central figure in Branches Broken at the Capital Gate.
Yang Pengcheng is source-credited as Jiang Shixu.
Core story elements
Transmigration shapes the title's main conflict.
System shapes the title's main conflict.
True and false heiress shapes the title's main conflict.
Household intrigue shapes the title's main conflict.
Season and episode guide
The public synopsis establishes the threat, rupture, or discovery that starts the story.
The leads make choices that expose alliances, identities, and competing goals.
The central confrontation changes who holds power or trust.
Branches Broken at the Capital Gate cast and actors
| Actor | Role / credit | Same-actor trail |
|---|---|---|
| | as Jiang Mingtang | View actor works |
| | as Jiang Shixu | View actor works |
2 cast credits
Known titles, pinyin, and aliases
- SceneTrace title
- Branches Broken at the Capital Gate
- Chinese title
- 京阙折枝
- Pinyin / search spelling
- Jing Que Zhe Zhi
FAQ
Where can I watch Branches Broken at the Capital Gate, and how much does the available player cover?
Official listings include Hongguo.
How many episodes does Branches Broken at the Capital Gate have?
Branches Broken at the Capital Gate is listed with 76 episodes.
How does the rebirth, time-travel, or system mechanic shape Branches Broken at the Capital Gate?
Workaholic Jiang Mingtang falls into a historical romance novel as the long-lost true daughter of a marquis. Framed by the false heiress and publicly abandoned by her fiancé, she activates a reward system that promises a return to modern life. Her pursuit of financial freedom instead draws a guarded heir, a mysterious brother, a chess prodigy, and a calculating crown prince into her orbit. The concrete mechanics include Transmigration: Transmigration shapes the title's main conflict; System: System shapes the title's main conflict.
Who plays the principal roles in Branches Broken at the Capital Gate?
Sun Qian Xun plays Jiang Mingtang. Yang Peng Cheng plays Jiang Shixu.
Which alternate titles can help when searching for Branches Broken at the Capital Gate?
Other useful title forms are 京阙折枝 and Jing Que Zhe Zhi.
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