The Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries Television Series Overview
The Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries, also known by its native title Hei Tang Qun Xia Zhuan, is a television series that blends school comedy with traditional martial arts themes. Broadcast across 13 episodes, the show aired on StarTV from July 26, 2008, to October 18, 2008, with regular broadcasts on Saturdays at 21:30.
Plot and Setting
The narrative is set at West Side High School during an era where the traditional martial arts underworld, known as the Jianghu, remains divided between forces of good and evil. The central conflict revolves around two legendary martial arts manuals hidden across four different schools, prompting factions from all backgrounds to compete for control and ultimate supremacy over the Jianghu.
Among the student body, Linghu Cong stands out as a powerful martial artist unconcerned with fame or wealth, whose primary focus is his relationship with Lu Jian Ning. Over time, he forms a connection with Ren Ying Ying, the reserved daughter of the Evil Clan leaders. Another student, Guo Jing, eventually rivals Linghu Cong's martial arts abilities and develops feelings for Lu Jian Ning. After losing his internal power while saving another individual, Linghu Cong eventually masters advanced techniques known as the Gudu Swordfight and the Yijingjing.
Cast and Characters
The series features an ensemble cast portraying students and figures connected to the martial arts world:
- Wang Zi as Linghu Cong
- Xiao Xun as Ren Ying Ying
- Ah Wei as Guo Jing
- Ya Tou as Lu Jian Ning
- Xiao Man as Xiao Long Nu
- Ah Ben as Wei Xiao Bao
- Xiao Yu as Chu Liu Xiang
- Carmen Tang as Lan Feng Huang