
The prince falls in love with Xiao Lu’s beauty and immediately asks for her to become one of his wives. Nalan Dong rejects the marriage offer immediately as he is still in love with Xiao Lu, unbeknownst to her. However, before Nalan Dong can reach her, the daughter of an imperial general, Lu Jing Lan ( Tammy Chen 陳怡蓉), steps in and rescues Xiao Lu.Īs sworn sisters, Xiao Lu realizes that Jing Lan is in love with Nalan Dong, therefore she acts as a matchmaker between the pair. Soon, the enemy kidnaps Xiao Lu and it is up to Nalan Dong to save her. And when the empire gives Nalan Dong the duty of spying on the Turks, Xiao Lu goes in his place instead. On the other hand, the emperor, knowing that the eldest son is selfish and evil, searches for Nalan Dong in hopes that he will help him guard the kingdom. As the pair falls in love at first sight, Nalan Dong is left in the dust and heartbreakingly gives his blessings. On the night of the lantern festival, Xiao Lu accidentally drops her hairpin and when Li Yi gives it back to her, she believes that he is her true knight in shining armor.

Nalan Dong attempts to confirm his speculations but unfortunately faces many problems on his journey.

He sees her wearing the purple jade hairpin and recognizes that she is the woman that was initially betrothed to him. While in Chang’an, Nalan Dong meets the beautiful dancer, Huo Xiao Lu (Michelle Ye) and is instantly mesmerized by her. Nalan Dong encounters Li Yi ( Cheng Cheng 程誠) and quickly become good friends, accompanying each other as they head to Chang’an. Nalan Dong then takes on the name of “yellow-clothed hero” as he was the residential hero who offered help to the commoners.

The story stems from the classic play The Purple Hairpin and takes place in the Tang dynasty where Nalan Dong (Raymond Lam) is forced to abandon his title of a royal prince. Many fans are rejoicing in anticipation as they eagerly wait for Michelle and Raymond’s onscreen chemistry. Loved in the Purple marks the return of the beloved duo since a decade ago in Lofty Waters Verdant Bow. Michelle Ye (葉璇) and Raymond Lam’s (林峯), much-awaited drama, Loved in the Purple, will broadcast on September 4 on TVB Jade.
