Character Relationship Map: The Myth

Characters

• Yi Xiaochuan (played by Hu Ge) — protagonist

  Modern archaeologist accidentally transported to Qin dynasty via time portal.

• Princess Yushu (played by Michelle Bai) — protagonist

  Qin dynasty princess linked to the tiger pendant and time travel.

• Gao Lan (played by Zhang Meng) — supporting

  Modern archaeologist and expedition leader.

• Gao Yao (played by Chang Shih) — supporting

  Yushu's brother accidentally transported to Qin dynasty.

• 李斯（Li Si） (played by Liu Xiaoxi) — supporting

  Qin chancellor and political mastermind.

• Yi Dachuan (played by Ren Quan) — supporting

  Xiaochuan's brother who discovers the treasure box.

• Liu Bang (played by Li Yixiang) — minor

  Han dynasty founder and Xiang Yu's rival.

• Lv Zhi (played by Chen Zihan) — cameo

  Han dynasty chancellor and strategist.

• Xiang Yu (played by Tan Kai) — cameo

  Chu military leader and rival to Liu Bang.

• Meng Tian (played by Allen Ting Chi-Chun) — cameo

  Qin general and border defender.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Yi Xiaochuan → Yi Dachuan (family)

  Brothers who discover the time portal together

• Yi Xiaochuan → Princess Yushu (romantic)

  Develop romantic connection across timelines

• Lv Zhi → Liu Bang (professional)

  Chancellor and founder in Han dynasty politics

• Gao Yao → Princess Yushu (Professional Court Member) — Both serve in the imperial court
• Yi Xiaochuan → Meng Tian (Family Brother Figure) — Believes Xiaochuan is his long-lost brother Meng Yi
• Yi Xiaochuan → Gao Lan (Romantic Boyfriend) — Modern day romantic relationship

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Xiang Yu → Liu Bang (conflict)

  Historical rivals fighting for supremacy

• 李斯（Li Si） → Liu Bang (conflict)

  Political rivals in Qin dynasty court

• Yi Dachuan → Gao Lan (Alliance Teammate) — Works together to unlock the treasure box
• Yi Xiaochuan → Gao Yao (Social Friend) — Friends who travel back in time together
• Yi Xiaochuan → Liu Bang (Alliance Sworn Brother) — Becomes sworn brothers in ancient times
• Yi Xiaochuan → Xiang Yu (Alliance Sworn Brother) — Becomes sworn brothers in ancient times

Story Analysis

A tale of time travel, ancient romance, and friendship tested by power

Plot Progression

1. Ancient Discovery — Modern brothers discover ancient artifacts that transport them back in time to the Qin dynasty.
2. Dynasty Integration — Xiaochuan adapts to ancient life, forming brotherhoods and discovering his connection to the Meng family.
3. Forbidden Love — Xiaochuan develops a secret romance with Princess Yushu while his friend Gao Yao suffers a tragic fate.
4. Friend's Betrayal — Gao Yao becomes corrupted and turns against his former friend as he gains power in the imperial court.
5. Modern Quest — Xiaochuan's family in the present day searches for keys to unlock the treasure box while being pursued by a mysterious antagonist.