Story
Modern civil engineer Xu Mu finds himself in a struggling ancient kingdom. Starting with almost nothing, he must find a way to survive as the world around him falls into chaos.
A Commoner in Troubled Times
Editorial English translation · Internationally indexed as Yi Pin Bu Yi
Modern civil engineer Xu Mu wakes up in a failing ancient kingdom and relies on his knowledge to survive chaos.
Where to Watch in English
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Why Watch
- An underdog without superpowers: With no system or privileged status, the hero relies on his knowledge and judgment to find his way in a chaotic world.
- Ideals meet reality: He tries to build partnerships based on contracts and fairness, but his ideals often collide with instability and competing interests.
- An epic historical atmosphere: War, upheaval, and individual lives come together to create a weighty tale of turbulent times.
Key Terms
- Yipin（Yīpǐn）: The highest rank in the traditional imperial system of official ranks, associated with prestige and power.
- Buyi（Bùyī）: Originally referring to plain clothing, the term commonly means an ordinary person without an official title.
Watch order
Live-action · Pan Zijian / Hu Jiarong
The four entries below are the live-action series starring 潘子剑 and 胡家荣. Watch in this order. The AI-tagged upload is a separate reference.
Related listings on the platform
一品布衣
by 李破山 · Fanqie
Xu Mu and a young woman displaced by war try to build a life in a violent age.
Source note: Chinese Online confirms that the live-action series adapts Li Poshan’s same-title novel.
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- Hongguo · 一品布衣 · opening part
- Chinese Online · original novel and live-action adaptation
- DramaWiki · international romanized listing Yi Pin Bu Yi
Research note: “A Commoner in Troubled Times” is an editorial translation; DramaWiki indexes the series under its romanized title Yi Pin Bu Yi. This page now introduces the confirmed live-action series, alongside its four Hongguo parts. The earlier 华泽造梦 AI-tagged upload is listed separately. Chinese Online identifies Li Poshan’s novel as the source and reports 105 episodes for the opening part.
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