New Life Begins

New Life Begins
Also known as	'QingQing Daily','QingChuan Daily', 'New Chuan Daily', 'Blind Date in XinChuan'
Genre	Ancient romantic comedy
Based on	Time Travel to the Daily Life of the Qing Dynasty by DuoMuMuDuo
Written by	Liu Lianzi Wang Xiaoping
Directed by	Zhao Qichen
Starring	Bai Jingting / Tian Xiwei
Country of origin	China
Original language	Mandarin
No. of episodes	40
Production
Production location	China
Running time	45 minutes per episode
Production company	iQiyi
Original release
Network	https://weibo.com/u/7720732011?refer_flag=1005055013_&is_all=1
Release	10 November 2022 (2022-11-10)
Related
The Romance of Tiger and Rose (2020)

New Life Begins (Chinese: 卿卿日常) is a 2022 TV series adapted from the novel Time Travel to the Daily Life of the Qing Dynasty by DuoMuMuDuo. It tells the story of Yin Zheng, the Sixth Young Lord of Xinchuan, and Li Wei, a young girl from Ji Chuan, who accidentally get together and start a life story with many different situations. Directed by Zhao Qichen and produced by Liu Wenyang, New Life Begins is a romantic comedy starring Bai Jingting and Tian Xiwei. The series was aired exclusively on iQiyi, an online TV platform in mainland China, on November 10, 2022.  On April 17, 2023, it was renamed Blind Date in XinChuan and aired on Hong Kong TVB Jade.

Premise

Because of the political marriage, girls from all over Jiu Chuan gathered in Xinchuan. Yin Zheng, the Sixth Young Lord of Xinchuan who live a low-key life, and Li Wei, who just wants to be fail in this political marriage and go back to her hometown, unexpectedly met. They started a new life full of situations but full of fun together. After Yin Zheng entered the government, they gradually shared the same taste and heart. They shared three meals and four seasons together, and grew up together with other brothers and sisters with different personalities and destinies, writing the warm daily life of the big Xinchuan family.

Introduction to Jiu Chuan

The nine regions and countries set in the TV series.The continent is divided into nine regions (九川), each called "Chuan" (川) . Each Chuan has its own culture and system, and they marry each other to maintain peace and development. Among them, because the "XinChuan" is the most powerful region, each region needs to participate in the marriage election convention held by XinChuan to obtain XinChuan's protect.

Name of Chuan	Introduction
Xin Chuan	Located in the middle, the first of nine Chuan, respect the Confucian tradition, rule of law and tradition, male superior and female inferior.
Jin Chuan	Located in the east, close to the sea, Jin Chuan has thriving commerce, fishing and salt industries, and the people of Jin Chuan love to eat seafood.
Dan Chuan	Located in the west, women for superior, men for inferiority. People in Danchuan love to eat spicy food, like hot pot. People also like to play card games.
Dai Chuan	Located in the northeast, the terrain is mountainous and rich in mineral resources. People in Dai Chuan have special food such as luosifen and stinky tofu.
Yan Chuan	Located in the south, the climate is warm and humid. Rich in flowers and fruits. Most of the women in Yan Chuan have good looks.
Mo Chuan	Located in the north, there are vast grasslands. People were nomadic, with well-developed animal husbandry and powerful cavalry. The people of Mo Chuan love spirits and barbecued meat.
Cang Chuan	Located in the northwest, the climate is dry, the desert is numerous, the land is barren, and the materials are scarce. Because oasis in the desert has clean water most people live in the oasis.
Yin Chuan	Located in the southeast, the climate is suitable, abundant rainfall, the four seasons like spring. There are countless rivers and lakes, and the land is rich and productive.
Ji Chuan	Located in the southwest, people of Jichuan are gender equality, monogamy, liberal and open. They also love to eat mushrooms.

Cast

Main

Played by	Role	Key Storyline	Cantonese Dubbing (TVB)
Bai Jingting	Yin Zheng (尹峥)	As the Sixth Young Lord of Xinchuan, Yin Zheng always kept a low profile. He has a stomach disease since childhood thus leading to him being a picky eater with an eccentric character. His parents don't like him, and he doesn't have much presence in daily life, but he is studious and has many skills. People only know that there is a Sixth Young Lord, but never knew what he looks like. In fact, Yin Zheng is handsome, outstanding temperament, elegant demeanor, moderate and introverted, with the ability to govern the country and great ideals. Because he was not loved and valued by his father, the Lord of Xinchuan, he had no choice but to seek opportunities for low-key life, hoping to change the traditional feudal system in Xinchuan and create a better life for people. With Li Wei after the accident, two people gradually taste similar, mind connected. Ranks: The Sixth Young Lord of Xinchuan(六少主) → The Crown Prince of Xinchuan (元储 储君)	Carlos Lee（李凯杰）
Tian Xiwei	Li Wei (李薇)	Although Li Wei came from a humble background, her family is harmonious and happy. She is cheerful, sweet-looking and a natural foodie. She hopes to fail in the political marriage with Xinchuan and return home to live in peace. But she was accidentally married to Yin Zheng, the Sixth Young Lord of Xinchuan， and has to live with him daily.   Ranks: Jichuan girl (霁川秀女) → The concubine of Six Young Lord of Xinchuan (六少主侧夫人) → The Main Wife of Six Young Lord of Xinchuan (六少主正夫人) → The Wife of the Crown Prince of Xinchuan (元储夫人)	Heidy Ling Hei（凌晞）
Chang Long	Yin Qi	Fifth Prince of Xinchuan and the husband of Shang Guan Jing. He is known to be kind. He is the biological brother of Princess Linlang. Ranks: The Sixth Young Lord of Xinchuan(五少主) → Commoner
Fan Shuai Qi	Shang Guan Jing	Danchuan Princess, the younger sister of Mandam of Danchuan, becomes Prince Qi's main wife. Rank: Princess of Danchuan → The Main Wife of Five Young Lord of Xinchuan (五少主正夫人)

Jiu Chuan (Nine Regions)

Xin Chuan

Played by	Role	Key storyline	Cantonese Dubbing (TVB)
Gao Shuguang	The Lord of Xinchuan (新川主)	The Lord of Xinchuan The Lord of Xinchuan and the Lord of Jiu Chuan	Zhao Shiliang
Zhang Ruika	Mrs. Xinchuan (川夫人)	Madam Xinchuan The Lord of Xinchuan's wife. Biological mother to Yin Song,	Yuan Shuzheng
Karina Zhao	Madam He	Madam He Yin Zheng and the 11th Prince's mother. Became Lord of Xinchuan's concubine at a young age. She had Yin Zheng at 15 years old and developed postpartum depression, as a result, she neglected and treated Yin Zheng coldly. She tries to make up for the past by treating the 11th prince better. But reconciles with Yin Zheng with the help of Li Wei.
	Yin Kun	First Prince The first son was born from a concubine and Lord of Xinchuan. He was stationed at Mochuan region. He is the father of Ping'an.
	Jiang Yue	Lady of the Eldest Prince. Yin Kun's main wife and mother of Ping'an.
Edward Zhang	Yin Song	Legitimate Eldest Prince The second prince of Xinchuan and born to Mrs. Xinchuan. Biological brother to Tenth Prince and Princess Shuyu. Husband to Lady Fangru and ex-husband to Hao Jia.
Chen Zi Han	Zhao Fangru	Lady Zhao Yin Song's main wife. Born in Danchuan region but moved to Xinchuan for alliance marriage. Her family owns the majority of the mines in Daichuan.
	Yin An	Third Prince Husband to Lady Dong and the unfinished 24 solar term girls. His biological mother died when he was young so he was raised by Madam Xinchuan.
Liu Meng Meng	Dong Haitong	Lady Dong Yin An's main wife. She was originally from Cangchuan and moved to Xinchuan for an alliance marriage.
	Yin Han	Ninth Prince Friends with Li Wei.
	Yin Yue	Tenth Prince The tenth son of Lord of Xinchuan and born to Madam Xinchaun. Biological brother of Yin Song and Princess Shuyu.
	Yin Zai	Eleventh Prince Born to Madam He and is the biological younger brother of Yin Zheng.
Liu Mei Han	Song Wu	Princess Kening Adopted Daughter of Madam He's. Later marries a man named Song Wu.

Jinchuan

Played by	Role	Key storyline	Cantonese Dubbing (TVB)
Liu Ling Zi	Yuan Ying	Lady Ying Princess of Jinchuan and Yin Zheng's main wife.

Danchuan

Played by	Role	Key storyline	Cantonese Dubbing (TVB)
	Madam of Danchuan	Older sister of Shang Guan Jing and ruler of the Danchuan region. Sister-in-law of Yin Qi.
	Shang Guan Jing	Younger sister of Madam of Danchuan.

Daichuan

Played by	Role	Key storyline	Cantonese Dubbing (TVB)
Chen Zi Han	Zhao Fangru	Lady Zhao Yin Song's main wife. She moved to Xinchuan for alliance marriage. Later divorces from Yin Song and moves back to Daichuan region.

Jichuan

Played by	Role	Key storyline	Cantonese Dubbing (TVB)
Hu Ke	Zhu Ge Xiao Mei	Mother of Li Wei and Li Cang. The wife of Li Wen Bi. She fell in love with her husband at first sight and had her parents propose the marriage.
Yu En Tai	Li Wen Bi	Father of Li Wei and Li Cang. Lower official at Jichuan.
Xu Wai Luo	Li Cang	Younger brother of Li Wei's. The son of Zhu Ge Xiao Mei and Li Wen Bi.

Mochuan

Lord of Mochuan

Madam of Mochuan

Platform for broadcasting

▲Unless otherwise noted, all times in this article are UTC+8.

Channel	Location	Date	Time	Remarks
IQIYI	China	November 10, 2022 - December 30, 2022	20:00	VIP Member The first day 6 episodes and update 2 episodes per day for 7 days. Starting from November 20, 2 episodes will be updated every Sunday to Wednesday. Non-member The first day 2 episodes and Daily update 1 episode. Starting from November 20, 1 episode will be updated every Sunday to Thursday.
IQIYI International Edition	Overseas
Astro Quan Jia HD	Malaysia	January 15, 2023 - February 23, 2023	19:00	Daily update 1 episode.
TVB Jade	Hong Kong, China	April 17, 2023 - May 26, 2023	Monday to Friday from 20:30 to 21:30	TVB Cantonese dubbing version of Jade Channel 30 episode cut, renamed "Blind Date in XinChuan"

Soundtrack

New Life Begins - Original Television Soundtrack

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Qing hui (清晖)" (Theme Song)	Yang Yuxiao
2.	"Jing nian (经年)" (Ending Song)	Yang Yuxiao
3.	"Zhi wei (至味)" (Interlude)	Yang Yuxiao
4.	"Sheng xi (声息)" (Interlude)	Yang Yuxiao
5.	"Nan feng (南风)" (Interlude)	Yang Yuxiao
6.	"Wu cong (无从)" (Interlude)	Yang Yuxiao

Ratings

The ratings of the premiere (TVB Jade of Hong Kong, China)

Air date	Episode #	Audience share	Average live TV ratings
2023.04.17—2023.04.21	01－05	19.6	16.4
2023.04.24—2023.04.28	06－10	19.8	17
2023.05.01—2023.05.05	11－15	19.6	17.2
2023.05.08—2023.05.12	16－20	19.1	17.8
2023.05.15—2023.05.19	21－25	19.7	16.8
2023.05.22—2023.05.26	26－30
Average ratings

• Highest ratings are marked in blue.

Accolades

List of Accolades
Year	Award / Festival	Category	Result
2023	The third Global Film and Television Culture Communication Summit Forum and annual selection	Excellent series in international communication	Won