Drama Name: Blood Salt Smuggler (Alternative Name: Shengxue Salt Shop)
Time: Every Monday to Friday 9:30 PM ~ 10:30 PM
Type: Historical Qing Drama
Production Year: December 3, 2007
Producer: Television Broadcasts (International) Limited
Episodes: 25 episodes
Main Cast: Marco Ngai, Kelly Yang, Raymond Wong, Kent Tong, Shan Cong Chan, Sam Chui Kwok-Fung, Catherine Yuen, Vincent Kok, Bonnie Lei, Emily Hui, and Alex Man
Content Summary:
Dou Shengxue (played by Kelly Yang), originally the daughter of a salt smuggler, accidentally saves Nie Zhiyuan (played by Marco Ngai), unaware that he is actually an official sent by the government to investigate the salt smuggling gang. As a result of Zhiyuan's guidance, Shengxue's father (played by Vincent Kok) and his salt gang are wiped out by the soldiers, leaving no survivors. Shengxue narrowly escapes with her life and takes on the responsibility of handling the entire situation alone. At this time, Zhiyuan reappears, facing Shengxue once again. Although selling private salt is against the law, Zhiyuan discovers from Shengxue's words that the common people have no other choice but to do so. Moreover, the official salt trade is riddled with corruption. From this little bit of salt, Zhiyuan sees the hardships faced by the common people across the land...