Taming the Playboy Lord is a historical romance drama, directed by Chen Lei, starring Li Huan and Liu Jianyu.
The drama follows Song Xuan, the orphaned daughter of a military family, is unexpectedly ordered by the emperor to marry Bai Manchuan, the capital’s notorious playboy. Under her strict guidance, the once-idle noble gradually matures into a responsible man. When a coup erupts at court, the two fight side by side to crush the rebellion and ultimately find true love.
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Title: Taming the Playboy Lord
Chinese Title: 公子你服不服
Other Titles: My Lord, Do You Yield?
Genre: Historical, Romance
Episodes: 24
Duration: 12 min
Director: Chen Lei
Released Date: 2026-03-25
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Synopsis
Song Xuan, the orphaned daughter of a once-glorious military family, is suddenly granted a marriage by the emperor. To everyone’s surprise, her husband-to-be is Bai Manchuan, a notorious playboy of the capital with a scandalous reputation. Bai Manchuan initially vows to refuse the marriage at all costs, but with the finances of the Marquis’ household on the verge of collapse, he has no choice but to reluctantly accept.
On their wedding night, Song Xuan lays down a set of strict household rules, ordering Bai Manchuan to abandon his idle, indulgent lifestyle and devote himself to studying literature and the classics. Forced onto the path of scholarship, Bai Manchuan gradually changes under Song Xuan’s firm discipline and quiet companionship. The once reckless dandy slowly sheds his arrogance and grows into a more capable and responsible man.
Just as their relationship begins to transform, the emperor falls gravely ill and the political situation in the court takes a sudden turn. Prime Minister Shen secretly conspires with steppe tribes in a plot to seize the throne, framing the Bai family in the process. Shen Lingbo, the prime minister’s daughter—who once benefited from Bai Manchuan’s kindness—has long been secretly in love with him. After being rejected, her obsession twists into resentment, and she ultimately becomes the mastermind behind the conspiracy.
When a palace coup erupts, the Bai family fights desperately to protect the emperor, nearly losing their lives in the bloody struggle. At the most critical moment, Song Xuan miraculously returns and stands side by side with Bai Manchuan. Together they quell the rebellion and restore order. Realizing that all hope is lost, Shen Lingbo takes her own life.
Having survived life-and-death trials, Bai Manchuan and Song Xuan emerge with a deep and unbreakable bond. In the end, the two finally achieve their happy ending. With a playful smile, Song Xuan asks the question she has long held in her heart:
“Now, young master… do you finally admit defeat?”
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