So this drama sounds perfectly aligned for C-actress Zhang Jing Yi, in that it deals with machinations and running a business in period times and also court intrigue. The drama is titled 金枝 Jin Zhi (which means Golden Branch or Gold Bough) and is adapted from the novel Born in the Purple. The female lead has been mentioned with a few different actresses but the current rumor is that it will go to Zhang Jing Yi, and it’s a female lead top billed drama so the male lead will be selected to complement. Zhang Yun Long has been linked to the drama right now but anything can change before production begins. These two don’t have huge fandoms nor are flashy stars but do bring grounded gravitas to their performances.