If you’re into Chinese dramas, then you must be obsessed with The First Jasmine lately. After all, it stars fan-adored Bai Lu and Ryang Cheng as the titular couple in the story. And to make it even better, the production made sure to cast other talented stars in the key supporting roles.
As for the plot, it serves as a 2026 Chinese historical drama that combines political rivalries, conflicts and more. The story follows Ye Li, the eldest daughter of the Ye family, whose life becomes intertwined with Prince Ding aka Mo Xiuyao.
Interestingly, their marriage takes place on the same day when Yi Li’s younger sister marries Prince Li. Despite being shocked from inside, she remains calm and pretends to be unshaken by the event and is also carrying years of pain and resentment.
Mo Xiuyao is dealing with his own wounds. Confined to a wheelchair and burdened by personal tragedies, he also has hidden goals that revolve around revenge. Because both husband and wife are concealing secrets, their arranged marriage starts with mistrust rather than affection.
Find out complete details about the cast below!
Here are the main cast and characters of The First Jasmine C-drama
The cast of The First Jasmine C-drama has some of the best actors from the Chinese entertainment industry. The main couple is unlike any typical duo, who develops affection after marriage. Instead, their journey begins with doubts and secrets but they eventually start falling in love.
Here’s a look at the main characters:
1) Bai Lu as Ye Li
Bai Lu plays the drama’s central female protagonist, Ye Li. She is the eldest daughter from the Ye family’s second branch and is filled with emotions. Yet, she has always made sure to ignore her feelings and take strategic decisions.
Years of suffering have shaped Ye Li into a resilient and highly capable woman. After her clan’s downfall, she spent eight years living in isolation in the mountains. Rather than expressing herself, she remains calm and acts gentle and is always thinking about her next move and pursuing justice for the wrongs committed against her family and the Lishan lineage.
2) Cheng Lei as Mo Xiuyao
Cheng Lei portrays Prince Ding, Mo Xiuyao, the male lead of The First Jasmine C-drama. He’s in a wheelchair, which makes him feel miserable as a prince has notable duties, and he cannot go anywhere without his support.
noble household that once enjoyed prestige and prosperity but has since fallen into decline. Even though Mo Xiuyao often appears cold, distant and difficult to read, he’s actually kind and hides his emotions. His developing partnership with Ye Li gradually allows him to lower his guard and trust someone else.
Who are the key supporting cast and characters in The First Jasmine?
Here are the key supporting characters of The First Jasmine who play a big role in moving the plot forward:
Cai Zhengjie as Mo Jingli: As Prince Li, he is ambitious, charismatic, and determined to gain greater power. His marriage to Ye Ying and his past connection to Ye Li make things complex in the story.
Yang Shuyi as Ye Ying: She is Ye Li’s younger sister. Unlike her sister, Ye Ying struggles with jealousy, particularly where her elder sister is concerned.
Lin Muran as Han Mingxi: He is a former member of the Tianyi Pavilion and is also a skilled assassin. Fans recently saw Lin Muran in the globally hit C-drama, Pursuit of Jade in which he played another antagonist role.
Other cast members of The First Jasmine are Feng Xue Ya, Shawn Zhang, Chen Xi, Li Mu Fend, Dong Jie and more.
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Edited by Alisha Khan