In the world of Chinese romance dramas, Good Bye, My Princess holds a uniquely special place. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Fei Wo Si Cun and brought to life by director Li Muge, the drama created a massive sensation upon its release in 2019.

The series tells a beautiful yet heartbreaking love story between Princess Xiao Feng of Western Liang and Crown Prince Li Chengyin. Though they fall in love, their relationship is torn apart by deception, political schemes, and deep-rooted family and national conflicts.

The male lead Li Chengyin is played by Chen Xingxu, while Xiao Feng is portrayed by Peng Xiaoran. This drama is widely regarded as the defining work of both actors’ careers. Even seven years after its release, many scenes from Good Bye, My Princess continue to go viral, and recently, one of Peng Xiaoran’s crying scenes has once again captured widespread attention.

The scene in question shows Xiao Feng regaining consciousness and tightly embracing the man she loves, only to realize in horror that he is the very person responsible for the tragic destruction of her family. Every glance and expression conveys overwhelming fear and pain. Each tear that falls from her face feels like a heavy weight on the viewers’ hearts, moving countless audiences to tears alongside her.

It is undeniably one of Peng Xiaoran’s most outstanding performances—so much so that many consider it a perfect example of “textbook acting.” On social media, viewers are reliving the emotions they once experienced with the drama:

“Peng Xiaoran is absolutely incredible. Xiao Feng is my number one.”
“This drama made me cry so much I felt drained. Even after finishing it, I stayed emotionally wrecked for a whole week.”
“I became a fan of Peng Xiaoran because of this—she’s both beautiful and an amazing actress.”
“A rare drama that doesn’t trivialize family tragedy. Xiao Feng falls in love with the man who destroyed her family, cannot bring herself to take revenge, and ultimately chooses death as atonement. It’s a tragic but fitting ending.”
“Even now, I don’t dare rewatch it. It’s just too heartbreaking.”
“So many people cried their hearts out because of this couple back then.”

Born on December 3, 1990, in Beijing, Peng Xiaoran graduated from the Communication University of China and initially started her career as a host before transitioning into acting. In her early years, she appeared in several television projects but did not gain significant recognition.

Her breakthrough came in 2019 with her role as Xiao Feng in Good Bye, My Princess. With her sweet visuals, expressive eyes, and strong emotional acting, she quickly rose to become one of the most beloved historical drama actresses of her generation. Her portrayal of the innocent yet tragic princess left a lasting impression on audiences.

Following the success of the drama, she continued to expand her career with projects such as Jun Jiu Ling, Romance of a Twin Flower, and Shining Just for You, gradually broadening her acting range. With her elegant features, classical aura, and gentle style, Peng Xiaoran is often praised as one of the standout costume drama beauties among Chinese actresses born in the 1990s.

Sources: kenh14