Pursuit of Jade Ending Explained: Qi Min’s Fate, the Happy Ending & Will There Be a Season 2?

If you’ve been obsessively binge-watching Pursuit of Jade (逐玉), you’re not alone. The 2026 Chinese historical drama wrapped up its 40-episode run on March 26, 2026, and the finale left fans with a lot of feelings — and even more questions. Here’s the full ending broken down, minus the confusion

Pursuit of Jade — Overview

What Happens at the End?

Pursuit of Jade concludes on a deeply satisfying note. The central couple — Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng — overcome war, betrayal, and court politics to emerge victorious. With the throne vacant, Yu Bao’er is crowned king, Xie Zheng is appointed regent, and Fan Changyu is promoted to Huaihua General and awarded the title of first-class protector of the country. Her father’s name is also posthumously cleared and honoured.

Xie Zheng formally asks the young emperor for permission to marry Fan Changyu, and the wedding takes place. After the ceremony, they tie their hair ribbons on a tree as a symbol of lifelong commitment — and the couple eventually has two children together. Variety

This is classic wuxia storytelling at its finest — love forged through hardship, justice served, and a quiet life chosen over the hunger for power.

Does Qi Min Get Defeated? Yes — Decisively

Qi Min — the show’s calculating, morally complex villain — sees his final bid to seize the throne collapse entirely. Captured and broken, he dies after drinking poison brought by his own wife, Yu Qianqian. NPR

Qianqian, who suffered enormously under Qi Min’s control, finally fulfils her promise by ending him herself. She is then free to start a new chapter of her own — running her restaurant — while her son ascends the throne. Variety

The Alternate Ending & Epilogue

The epilogue of Pursuit of Jade presents an alternate version of events imagining what life would have looked like if the Battle of Jinzhou had never occurred — both Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng would have been born into noble families, with their fathers alive, growing up as betrothed children and marrying peacefully. The Hollywood Reporter It’s a bittersweet, beautiful touch.

Will There Be a Season 2?

Season 2 has not been confirmed. While there is narrative space for expansion — particularly around the new emperor and Yu Qianqian’s influence — current signals suggest the story was designed to conclude here. Any continuation would depend heavily on Tencent’s direction and viewer demand. NPR

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