The Heir (Yang Zi, Han Dong Jun) Chinese Drama

The Heir (家业 / Jia Ye), is a historical business drama about a young woman from an ink-making family who rises through hardship to revive her family’s legacy and protect a centuries-old cultural industry. It stars Yang Zi and Han Dong Jun.

- Title: The Heir

- Chinese Title: Jia Ye (家业)

- Also Known As: Zhen Niang Zhuan (祯娘传) / The Mo

- Genre: Historical, Business, Cultural

- Broadcast Date: 17 May 2026

- Broadcast Network: CCTV, iQiyi

- Director: Hui Kai Dong

- Screenwriters: Gao Xuan, Ren Bao Ru

- Art Director: Shao Chang Yong

- Stylist: Chen Tong Xun

- Production Company: iQiyi, Croton Media

- Episodes: 42

- Watch on iQiyi 

The Heir Synopsis

Set during the mid-Ming Dynasty, the story follows Li Zhen, a young woman born into a family known for its ink-making craftsmanship.

Facing adversity and personal struggles, she uses her determination and intelligence to rebuild the Huizhou ink industry while restoring her family’s legacy.

Story Breakdown

- Li Zhen comes from a traditional ink-making family

- She faces hardships that threaten both her family and their business

- Determined to survive, she works to revive the declining Huizhou ink industry

- The drama explores themes of perseverance, inheritance, and cultural preservation

- Li Zhen fights to protect her family’s century-old legacy and national heritage

The Heir Cast

Main Roles

- Yang Zi as Li Zhen

- Han Dong Jun as Luo Wenqian

Supporting Roles

- Wu Mian as Seventh Grandma

- Tian Xiao Jie as Lin Jinshui

- Wang Zi Hao as Tian Benchang

- Xie Xin as Tian Ronghua

- Li Hong Liang as Li Jingdong

- Yang Si as Tian Jiangyue

- Cao Lei as Luo Wensong

- Li Hong Tao as Luo Hanzhang

- Li Bao An as Li Jinhe

- Xu Bai Hui as Zhao Jin

- Fu Jia as Li Zhengliang

- Wang Wen Qi as Du Qiu'e

- Zhou Zhi as Wang Cuiqiao

- Li Chun Ai as Yan Xianglan

- Na Fei Sha as Wang Hua'er

- Shu Yan as Huang Ying

- Zhang Shu Yan as Li Chunhua

- Hong Yang as Li Zhengshen

- Zhang Xi Qian as Tian Kuian

- Wang Xue Dong as Tian Bensheng

- Zhu Hui as Attendant Shao

- Wang Yu Ning as Eunuch Yan

- Liu Tao as Third Master Chen

- Liu Kai as Chen Junshan