Set in Fengtian, a city plagued by warlord conflicts during the Republic of China era, the gripping mystery drama Whispers of Southern Song begins with a shocking double crime. When a precious jade Buddha head is stolen and a renowned opera troupe leader is found dead on stage, the cold-blooded young marshal Xu You An and the talented Kunqu opera star Rong Xiao Nan are thrust into an irreconcilable conflict.
The mystery deepens when a recovered Buddha head is exposed as a fake. This critical discrepancy between the real and counterfeit treasures triggers a terrifying series of murders across the city. As the body count rises, a long-buried bloodbath begins to unravel, tightly entangling the fates of Xu You An, Rong Xiao Nan, and Jiang Chun Er. This suspenseful Chinese drama weaves a dark tale of secrets, betrayal, and survival, keeping viewers hooked from beginning to end.
Other names: Nan Xi, Southern Opera, 南戲
Genres: Historical, Mystery