Within the Grip is a historical suspense romance drama starring Li Geyang and Eleanor Lee.
The story follows Crown Prince Yin Zhou, who disguises himself as Gu Zhaoxi to infiltrate the Gu family while investigating a threat. Gu Yuluo uses Yin Zhou to uncover the truth behind her own past. Each hiding their own secrets, they go from clashing with each other to becoming trusted partners.
Details
Title: Within the Grip
Chinese Title: 掌中刃
Other Titles: 幻梦赋 / 枕刀歌
Genre: Historical, Romance, Suspense, Drama
Tag: Investigation, Arranged Marriage, Family Secret, Enemies to Lovers, Betrayal, Political Intrigue
Episodes: 24
Duration: 20 min
Director: Liu Haonan
Screenwriter: Zhou Si
Released Date: 2026-04-24
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Cast
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Feng LijunSupporting Role -
Xu HaoxiangSupporting Role -
Jin YoumeiSupporting Role -
Dai ShaodongSupporting Role
Synopsis
Gu Yuluo, who has lived with the Gu family since childhood, marries her childhood companion Gu Zhaoxi is about to become the new leader of the Xuanji Pavilion. However, Gu Zhaoxi is suddenly assassinated. To keep the situation stable, Yuluo finds someone who looks like Gu Zhaoxi and plans to train him to take Gu Zhaoxi’s place.
Crown Prince Yin Zhou, trying to investigate a threat, sneaks into the Gu family disguised as Gu Zhaoxi. In public, Yin Zhou appears gentle and loving, but in private, he is decisive and ruthless. He soon discovers that Yuluo’s husband is actually his long-lost older brother. The two, each hiding their own secrets, go from clashing with each other to developing feelings. Finally, they come to understand each other’s hearts.
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