Strange Encounters

奇缘

A series comprising of seven tales adapted from legends, war poems, and Liao Zai's collection from the Qing dynasty. These tales consist of loves stories, comedies and stories with a moral behind it. It deals with the supernatural and the unexplored aspect of life.

Yue Lao(played by Tang Hui) and Hong Luan Xing (Sun Baoling) are in charge of the marital affairs of human beings. Unfortunately, the two are always at loggerheads and often mismatch couples. For instance, Yue arranged for the Emperor's daughter, Princess Jiu (Chen Chuaner) to marry the Thunder God (Li Guangxiong). As they are both short tempered, they quarrel very often. Then Princess Jiu would cry and there will be thunder and rain on earth. Once, Yue becomes drunk and mismatches two couples. When Hong discovers his mistakes, she is elated. Eager to humiliate him, she goes to earth to find evidence. Duan Shi Yi Lang (Wang Chaili) comes from a well-to-do family. He is the only son and doted on by his parents (Chen Tianxiang and Jin Yinji).

Ep 1
48 mins

Yue Lao(played by Tang Hui) and Hong Luan Xing (Sun Baoling) are in charge of the marital affairs of human beings. Unfortunately, the two are always at loggerheads and often mismatch couples. For instance, Yue arranged for the Emperor's daughter, Princess Jiu (Chen Chuaner) to marry the Thunder God (Li Guangxiong). As they are both short tempered, they quarrel very often. Then Princess Jiu would cry and there will be thunder and rain on earth.

Ep 1

Yue Lao(played by Tang Hui) and Hong Luan Xing (Sun Baoling) are in charge of the marital affairs of human beings. Unfortunately, the two are always at loggerheads and often mismatch couples. For instance, Yue arranged for the Emperor's daughter, Princess Jiu (Chen Chuaner) to marry the Thunder God (Li Guangxiong). As they are both short tempered, they quarrel very often. Then Princess Jiu would cry and there will be thunder and rain on earth.

Ep 2
44 mins

After Hong Luan Xing consulted her book, she discovers that Duan and Wanqing are supposed to marry each other. However, due to Yue Lao's mistake, Duan is to marry the Prime Minister's daughter. She rebukes Yue and threatens to bring the case to the Emperor's attention. Yue is initially alarmed but remarks that Hong is equally responsible for the slip up. He suggests that they let Duan marry Qin Ying. But Wanqing will be made to marry Huang ...

Ep 2

After Hong Luan Xing consulted her book, she discovers that Duan and Wanqing are supposed to marry each other. However, due to Yue Lao's mistake, Duan is to marry the Prime Minister's daughter. She rebukes Yue and threatens to bring the case to the Emperor's attention. Yue is initially alarmed but remarks that Hong is equally responsible for the slip up. He suggests that they let Duan marry Qin Ying. But Wanqing will be made to marry Huang ...

Ep 3
47 mins

The Jade Emperor is enraged when he learns about the squabble between Yue Lao and Hong Luan Xing. He ordeers them to solve Duan's problem. The problem is that the couple cannot be separated unless one of them dies. Meanwhile, Duan's parents are worried when their son disappears into thin air. Qin puts up a notice for the arrest of Duan. Duan's father decides to risk his life by telling the Emperor what a cruel man Qin is. Qin however accuses ...

Ep 3

The Jade Emperor is enraged when he learns about the squabble between Yue Lao and Hong Luan Xing. He ordeers them to solve Duan's problem. The problem is that the couple cannot be separated unless one of them dies. Meanwhile, Duan's parents are worried when their son disappears into thin air. Qin puts up a notice for the arrest of Duan. Duan's father decides to risk his life by telling the Emperor what a cruel man Qin is. Qin however accuses ...

Ep 4
46 mins

An opera troupe is invited to perform in a small country in the Guangdong province. They meet with enthusiastic response from the residents. One of the leads, Meng Jianfei(Wang Yuqing), is especially popular with his good looks and acting skills. The other members of the troupe include his childhood sweetheart, Wan Qiurong (Fu Shuiyu), Hu Xiaodie(He Xiuqin), Qiang (Huang Qinqi) and Fei Bo (Lin Jinci). On the opening night of the performance ...

Ep 4

An opera troupe is invited to perform in a small country in the Guangdong province. They meet with enthusiastic response from the residents. One of the leads, Meng Jianfei(Wang Yuqing), is especially popular with his good looks and acting skills. The other members of the troupe include his childhood sweetheart, Wan Qiurong (Fu Shuiyu), Hu Xiaodie(He Xiuqin), Qiang (Huang Qinqi) and Fei Bo (Lin Jinci). On the opening night of the performance ...

Ep 5
45 mins

It is time for the troupe to leave the town. Just before they leave, Huang Yao again visits his friend, Shi Xiahun. He entrusts a couple to take care of his old friend. Realising he will not be able to see Qianlian anymore, Jianfei becomes listless. Qiurong senses that he is troubled but is unable to find out the cause. At the jetty, Jianfei and his troupe members are about to board the ship when a fight between the warlord and the neighbouring c

Ep 5

It is time for the troupe to leave the town. Just before they leave, Huang Yao again visits his friend, Shi Xiahun. He entrusts a couple to take care of his old friend. Realising he will not be able to see Qianlian anymore, Jianfei becomes listless. Qiurong senses that he is troubled but is unable to find out the cause. At the jetty, Jianfei and his troupe members are about to board the ship when a fight between the warlord and the neighbouring c

Ep 6
48 mins

When news spread that the warlord had shot his third concubine and his driver because they had an affair, Jianfei is alarmed. Afraid that the warlord may discover his relationship with Qianlian, he keeps a distance from her. Qiaolian arranges to meet Jianfei outside a brick factory. When he does not show up, she goes to the theatre and quietly slips him a note. Though Qianlian is careful not to arouse the attention of the troupe members ...

Ep 6

When news spread that the warlord had shot his third concubine and his driver because they had an affair, Jianfei is alarmed. Afraid that the warlord may discover his relationship with Qianlian, he keeps a distance from her. Qiaolian arranges to meet Jianfei outside a brick factory. When he does not show up, she goes to the theatre and quietly slips him a note. Though Qianlian is careful not to arouse the attention of the troupe members ...

Ep 7
50 mins

The warlord's assistant reminds him to bribe Sha so that the latter will put in a few good words about him to the ruler. Although the warlord agrees that they should bribe Sha, he is reluctant to part with so much money. Qiaolian advises the warlord not to give so much to Sha as it is only meant as a token of appreciation. The warlord agrees. Qiaolian seizes a chance to be with her sweetheart knowing that Qiurong is out of their way.

Ep 7

The warlord's assistant reminds him to bribe Sha so that the latter will put in a few good words about him to the ruler. Although the warlord agrees that they should bribe Sha, he is reluctant to part with so much money. Qiaolian advises the warlord not to give so much to Sha as it is only meant as a token of appreciation. The warlord agrees. Qiaolian seizes a chance to be with her sweetheart knowing that Qiurong is out of their way.

Ep 8
49 mins

Tao Hua Nu (Yang Baowei) had a strange encounter when she was young. She was picking up twigs in the jungle one day when she found a ba,booo tube with words inscribed on it. She brought it home. When her father dies, her stepmother begins to ill treat her. Tao seeks the help of her neighbour, Sun Daniang(Chen Meiguang), who also has the intention to flee from her enemy. Halfway through their escape, Daniang's enemy and Tao's stepmother ...

Ep 8

Tao Hua Nu (Yang Baowei) had a strange encounter when she was young. She was picking up twigs in the jungle one day when she found a ba,booo tube with words inscribed on it. She brought it home. When her father dies, her stepmother begins to ill treat her. Tao seeks the help of her neighbour, Sun Daniang(Chen Meiguang), who also has the intention to flee from her enemy. Halfway through their escape, Daniang's enemy and Tao's stepmother ...

Ep 9
47 mins

Zhou Yin spends a lot of money at the lantern party. When his father discovers that Zhou Yin stole his money to splash at the festival, he is furious. Daniang is also angry with the brothers and Tao for sneaking out to town without her permission. When they appease her, they beg her to let them visit the town again. Daniang is worried that Tao may invite trouble with her beauty. Tao suggests disguising herself as a man. She also promises not ...

Ep 9

Zhou Yin spends a lot of money at the lantern party. When his father discovers that Zhou Yin stole his money to splash at the festival, he is furious. Daniang is also angry with the brothers and Tao for sneaking out to town without her permission. When they appease her, they beg her to let them visit the town again. Daniang is worried that Tao may invite trouble with her beauty. Tao suggests disguising herself as a man. She also promises not ...

Ep 10
48 mins

As Feihu is told by Zhou that Tao will cause the death of her first husband, he lets her marry Zhou Yin first. He will marry her only when Zhou Yin dies. He also uses opportunity to test Zhou's loyalty for him. Zhou does not dare to stop the marriage for fear of offending the general. But he still tries to dissuade his son from marrying Tao. Zhou Yin, however, refuses to listen to his father as he loves Tao. Daniang is comforted to learn that ...

Ep 10

As Feihu is told by Zhou that Tao will cause the death of her first husband, he lets her marry Zhou Yin first. He will marry her only when Zhou Yin dies. He also uses opportunity to test Zhou's loyalty for him. Zhou does not dare to stop the marriage for fear of offending the general. But he still tries to dissuade his son from marrying Tao. Zhou Yin, however, refuses to listen to his father as he loves Tao. Daniang is comforted to learn that ...

Ep 11
44 mins

Zhou and Tao are often at loggerheads. The situation is aggravated when Daniang, Niu and Gou join in the battle as well. Zhou Yin is unable to take it and decides to leave home. Zhou and Tao try to talk him out of it but Zhou Yin says that he will return home only if the two have reconciled their differences. Zhou blames Tao for causing his son's departure. Daniang and the brothers, however, feel that Zhou and not Tao is the guilty party.

Ep 11

Zhou and Tao are often at loggerheads. The situation is aggravated when Daniang, Niu and Gou join in the battle as well. Zhou Yin is unable to take it and decides to leave home. Zhou and Tao try to talk him out of it but Zhou Yin says that he will return home only if the two have reconciled their differences. Zhou blames Tao for causing his son's departure. Daniang and the brothers, however, feel that Zhou and not Tao is the guilty party.

Ep 12
46 mins

The year 1948 is a year of turmoil for mainland China. A blind singer, Lin(Jin Jugong), in Guangzhou is popular as he has a good voice. Lin receives an invitation to sing in Viewnam. As the person reading the letter for Lin finds it suspicious, he advises Lin against going. Lin, however, insists on accepting the engagement. When he arrives in Vietnam, he tries to find out where Lan Gui Fang, the place where he is supoosed to sing, is. To his ...

Ep 12

The year 1948 is a year of turmoil for mainland China. A blind singer, Lin(Jin Jugong), in Guangzhou is popular as he has a good voice. Lin receives an invitation to sing in Viewnam. As the person reading the letter for Lin finds it suspicious, he advises Lin against going. Lin, however, insists on accepting the engagement. When he arrives in Vietnam, he tries to find out where Lan Gui Fang, the place where he is supoosed to sing, is. To his ...

Ep 13
47 mins

Fear grips Lin when the ghosts visit him at the inn where he stays. He runs out and bumps into a street pedlar who claims that he was a magic weapon that can thwat ghosts. When it does not work, the pedlar quickly pulls Lin away. They realise they are doomed when they reach a river with the ghosts hot on their pursuit. Cuicui, one of the ghosts suddenly appears from behind, shocking the pedlar so much that he faints. Lin begs the ghost not to ...

Ep 13

Fear grips Lin when the ghosts visit him at the inn where he stays. He runs out and bumps into a street pedlar who claims that he was a magic weapon that can thwat ghosts. When it does not work, the pedlar quickly pulls Lin away. They realise they are doomed when they reach a river with the ghosts hot on their pursuit. Cuicui, one of the ghosts suddenly appears from behind, shocking the pedlar so much that he faints. Lin begs the ghost not to ...

Ep 14
46 mins

Before Lin leaves for Guangzhou, he pays a last visit to Lan Gui Fang with the pedlar. Sensing that Piaohong is anxious to return home. Lin offers to bring her ashes back to Guangzhou for burial. His offer touches Piaohong. She tries to get Cuicui to go home too but the latter has made up her mind not to. Lianhua is sad that Piaohong is going home. The pedlar cheers her up and their relationship deepens. Lin finds difficulty in identifying ...

Ep 14

Before Lin leaves for Guangzhou, he pays a last visit to Lan Gui Fang with the pedlar. Sensing that Piaohong is anxious to return home. Lin offers to bring her ashes back to Guangzhou for burial. His offer touches Piaohong. She tries to get Cuicui to go home too but the latter has made up her mind not to. Lianhua is sad that Piaohong is going home. The pedlar cheers her up and their relationship deepens. Lin finds difficulty in identifying ...

Ep 15
47 mins

During the Mooncake Festival, three men, Qin Dacheng(Huang Yiliang), Lao Hu(Lin Tianlong) and Long(Chen Hanwei), accompany their wives to the market. They seize the opportunity to look at pretty girls. Their wives, Zhu Xiujuan (Zheng Huiyu), Wu Song (Liu Guiye) and Xiang Lan(Fu Shuiyu) pretend not to know what they are doing. While strolling, Dacheng and his friends pass by a brothel which holding a beauty contest for that night. The men ...

Ep 15

During the Mooncake Festival, three men, Qin Dacheng(Huang Yiliang), Lao Hu(Lin Tianlong) and Long(Chen Hanwei), accompany their wives to the market. They seize the opportunity to look at pretty girls. Their wives, Zhu Xiujuan (Zheng Huiyu), Wu Song (Liu Guiye) and Xiang Lan(Fu Shuiyu) pretend not to know what they are doing. While strolling, Dacheng and his friends pass by a brothel which holding a beauty contest for that night. The men ...

Ep 16
44 mins

When Jia Nan leaves, Shi An loses interest in his studies. He discusses with his friends, Jiaming and Jincai, about sneaking off. They leave behind a letter for their teacher. After leaving the school, they get ready and set off for the Zhu residence. Their visit takes Xiujuan by surprise. They are equally stunned by her beauty. Xiujuan is touched that Shi An has gone all out to search for her. But when she learns that he has brought along ...

Ep 16

When Jia Nan leaves, Shi An loses interest in his studies. He discusses with his friends, Jiaming and Jincai, about sneaking off. They leave behind a letter for their teacher. After leaving the school, they get ready and set off for the Zhu residence. Their visit takes Xiujuan by surprise. They are equally stunned by her beauty. Xiujuan is touched that Shi An has gone all out to search for her. But when she learns that he has brought along ...

Ep 17
45 mins

When Dacheng discovers that the angel is playing a joke on him, he tries to back out of the marriage. He hesitates when he senses how much Xiujuan loves him. He begs the angel to help him change his fate. When the angel refuses, Dacheng is determined to do it on his own. Before his one-year agreement with the angel is up, Dacheng quickly tries to change his destiny. At the same time, he sells the family business as he is unable to manage it well.

Ep 17

When Dacheng discovers that the angel is playing a joke on him, he tries to back out of the marriage. He hesitates when he senses how much Xiujuan loves him. He begs the angel to help him change his fate. When the angel refuses, Dacheng is determined to do it on his own. Before his one-year agreement with the angel is up, Dacheng quickly tries to change his destiny. At the same time, he sells the family business as he is unable to manage it well.

Ep 18
47 mins

"Guang Ling San", a famour composition from China, is about She Zheng's assassination attempt on Emperor Han. A man by the name of Ji Kang (Liang Tian) during the Jin dynasty, loved playing the piece. When he was killed by the ruler for playing it, the composition was never heard of again. During the Tang dynasty, lived a musician Han Gang(Chen Shucheng) who has a wife and a son. He is so obsessed with playing musical instruments that he ...

Ep 18

"Guang Ling San", a famour composition from China, is about She Zheng's assassination attempt on Emperor Han. A man by the name of Ji Kang (Liang Tian) during the Jin dynasty, loved playing the piece. When he was killed by the ruler for playing it, the composition was never heard of again. During the Tang dynasty, lived a musician Han Gang(Chen Shucheng) who has a wife and a son. He is so obsessed with playing musical instruments that he ...

Ep 19
46 mins

Han Gang accepts Li Ding's invitation to play at his residence. Han Gang emerges the winner, thus winning Xiang Xiang's secret admiration. However, Han Gang is unaware that he has incurred the wrath of Li Ding. Li Ding subsequently brings Han Gang on a tour of his music room. He says that he even has those scores which are thought to be lost. Han Gang is disappointed when Li Ding confirms that he does not have "Guang Ling San". Li Ding then ...

Ep 19

Han Gang accepts Li Ding's invitation to play at his residence. Han Gang emerges the winner, thus winning Xiang Xiang's secret admiration. However, Han Gang is unaware that he has incurred the wrath of Li Ding. Li Ding subsequently brings Han Gang on a tour of his music room. He says that he even has those scores which are thought to be lost. Han Gang is disappointed when Li Ding confirms that he does not have "Guang Ling San". Li Ding then ...

Ep 20
49 mins

Li Ding decides to make us of Xiang Xiang to take revenge on Han Gang. He orders Xu Li to put drugs into Han Gangs wine to make the latter lose self control. Han Gang enters into an intimate relationship with Xiang Xiang which he regrets. Li Ding then shows off his skill in the playing of the qin, making Han Gang realise that Li Ding has improved while he (Han Gang) has fallen behind. Han Gang feels upset. One night, Xiang Xiang overhears Han ...

Ep 20

Li Ding decides to make us of Xiang Xiang to take revenge on Han Gang. He orders Xu Li to put drugs into Han Gangs wine to make the latter lose self control. Han Gang enters into an intimate relationship with Xiang Xiang which he regrets. Li Ding then shows off his skill in the playing of the qin, making Han Gang realise that Li Ding has improved while he (Han Gang) has fallen behind. Han Gang feels upset. One night, Xiang Xiang overhears Han ...

Ep 21
43 mins

A factory owner, Wen Buting (Li Wenhai), is heartbroken when his wife, Guigui (Zheng Wanling), passes away. One day, while out buying offerings for the prayer ceremony, he runs into his aunt (Zhang Jinhua) who insists that he meet a certain girl. The girl gives Buting a bad impression and he leaves hastily. When he sees his worker, Xiao, working happily in the factory, he recalls the good old times he spent with his wife. Just then, his ...

Ep 21

A factory owner, Wen Buting (Li Wenhai), is heartbroken when his wife, Guigui (Zheng Wanling), passes away. One day, while out buying offerings for the prayer ceremony, he runs into his aunt (Zhang Jinhua) who insists that he meet a certain girl. The girl gives Buting a bad impression and he leaves hastily. When he sees his worker, Xiao, working happily in the factory, he recalls the good old times he spent with his wife. Just then, his ...

Ep 22
42 mins

Buting tells his aunt that their house will not be haunted anymore. He then goes to the candle shop to buy incense paper. Unknow to him, the unscrupulous shop owner had mixed blank papers in between the incense papers. Buting then visits Quanquan's parents, telling them their daughter will not die. As they are in a bad mood, they drive him away. Guigui mingles with the ghosts on the day Quanquan dies, waiting for a chance to seize her body.

Ep 22

Buting tells his aunt that their house will not be haunted anymore. He then goes to the candle shop to buy incense paper. Unknow to him, the unscrupulous shop owner had mixed blank papers in between the incense papers. Buting then visits Quanquan's parents, telling them their daughter will not die. As they are in a bad mood, they drive him away. Guigui mingles with the ghosts on the day Quanquan dies, waiting for a chance to seize her body.

Ep 23
44 mins

Yue Lao(played by Tang Hui) and Hong Luan Xing (Sun Baoling) are in charge of the marital affairs of human beings. Unfortunately, the two are always at loggerheads and often mismatch couples. For instance, Yue arranged for the Emperor's daughter, Princess Jiu (Chen Chuaner) to marry the Thunder God (Li Guangxiong). As they are both short tempered, they quarrel very often. Then Princess Jiu would cry and there will be thunder and rain on earth.

Ep 23

Yue Lao(played by Tang Hui) and Hong Luan Xing (Sun Baoling) are in charge of the marital affairs of human beings. Unfortunately, the two are always at loggerheads and often mismatch couples. For instance, Yue arranged for the Emperor's daughter, Princess Jiu (Chen Chuaner) to marry the Thunder God (Li Guangxiong). As they are both short tempered, they quarrel very often. Then Princess Jiu would cry and there will be thunder and rain on earth.

Ep 24
45 mins

An ambitious young pugilist, Shanguan Long (Wang Yuqing), tries to acheive fame by attempting to assassinate an old but powerful eunuch. Shanguan Long is forced to flee when the attempt fails. A rabbit spirit, Xue Er (Yang Libing), is then 13 years old. She lives with her mother and hersister, Hua Er (Hu Shufen), in a forest. She ignores her mother's advice and sneaks out to play. She is captured by a tree spirit. Xue Er screams for help just ...

Ep 24

An ambitious young pugilist, Shanguan Long (Wang Yuqing), tries to acheive fame by attempting to assassinate an old but powerful eunuch. Shanguan Long is forced to flee when the attempt fails. A rabbit spirit, Xue Er (Yang Libing), is then 13 years old. She lives with her mother and hersister, Hua Er (Hu Shufen), in a forest. She ignores her mother's advice and sneaks out to play. She is captured by a tree spirit. Xue Er screams for help just ...

Additional Information

Premiered1988
Genresdrama, romance, sci-fi and fantasy
Seasons3
Parental guidance advised for young children