Chinese Title: 司宫令 / 月鳞绮纪
English Title: Veil of Shadows
Also Known As: The Resurrection Painted Skin, Painted Skin: The Resurrection, Moon Scale, Hua Pi
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Wuxia, Xuanhuan
Director & Screenwriter: Edward Guo (Guo Jingming)
Original Work: Inspired by the classic short story “Painted Skin” (畫皮) by Pu Song Ling (蒲松龄) from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.
Plot Synopsis of Veil of Shadows
Lu Wuyi (Ju Jing Yi) is the youngest nine-tailed fox of the mysterious organization Wuxiangyue. While searching for the escaped fox demon Xiaowei with her older sister Wu Wangyan (Chen Du Ling), she infiltrates the Wei family mansion in Luo’an City.
Also infiltrating the mansion are Wu Shiguang (Zeng Shun Xi), burdened with a blood feud; Ji Ling (Tian Jia Rui), a sorcerer of the Shilin Sect; and Li Jie (Yan An).
In their search for the truth, they both test each other and cooperate, but their underlying motives differ. In the struggles for the power of the Dragon God, they repeatedly alter the course of fate. To protect peace in the human world, they make difficult choices and sacrifices, ultimately succeeding in destroying the Nine-Headed Serpent, the leader of all demons, thus completing their eternal quest for true love and redemption.
Main Cast & Characters
Lead Cast
Ju Jing Yi as Lu Wu Yi / Di Zhu / Jiu Ying
Joseph Zeng (Zeng Shun Xi) as Wu Shi Guang / Cang Hao
Chen Du Ling as Wu Wang Yan / Qing Yi
Tian Jia Rui as Ji Ling / Long Shen / Man Man / Ji Can / Yuan Xi Zai
Supporting Cast
Yan An as Li Jie / Yuan Wu Huo
Wu Han as You Chi
Wu Zheng Rong as Bai Ze
Chen Ruo Xuan as Mo Yun Tan
Gao Zi Tian as Jin Zheng
Zheng You Chen as Hua Qi
Omid as Wu Zhi Qi
Note: Due to time loops and multiple identities, several actors portray different versions or incarnations of their characters, adding to the drama’s intricate puzzle-like nature.
Production Details
Original Work: Loosely adapted from the classic supernatural short story Painted Skin (畫皮) by Pu Song Ling.
Screenwriter & Director: Edward Guo (Guo Jingming), known for his distinctive visual style and complex narratives (Fangs of Fortune).
Production Companies: Produced by YOUKU, Tianhao Shengshi Entertainment, Zui Shi Culture and Ji Shi Yu
Filming: Filming wrapped April, 2025.
Episodes & Airing
Total Episodes: 29
Episode Length: approx. 40–45 minutes
First Aired: April 1, 2026
Ended: April 17, 2026
Original Network / Platform: YOUKU
Where to Watch
China: YOUKU
International Platforms: YOUKU
Why Veil of Shadows is Worth Watching
Mind-bending, intricate plot – Not for casual viewing. The non-linear story requires full attention, like solving a puzzle.
Stunning visuals & cinematography – Edward Guo’s signature aesthetic: breathtaking costumes, beautiful CGI, and epic fight scenes without excessive slo-mo.
Complex characters & romance – Two compelling main couples (Ji Ling x Lu Wu Yi / Wu Shi Guang x Wu Wang Yan) with deeply developed, fated love stories.
Outstanding cast performances – Tian Jia Rui plays six distinct roles; Ju Jing Yi delivers her best performance to date as a multi-layered fox spirit.
High rewatch value – Hidden identities, time loops, and subtle foreshadowing reward repeat viewing.
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