She is the exiled princess of the Nanzhao Kingdom and spent her childhood hidden on the secluded Fairy Island.

Assets usually focus on her classic look: twin braids, blue-green robes, and her signature weapons like the Heavenly Snake Staff and the Holy Spirit Cloak.

Interest in Ling'er has spiked recently due to the 2024 remake of the drama, Sword and Fairy 1 , where she is portrayed by actress Yang Yutong.

Her story begins when the protagonist, Li Xiaoyao, stumbles upon her island to find medicine for his aunt. The two marry shortly after, but their journey is soon plagued by memory loss, political intrigue, and a world-ending threat from the Moon Worship Cult .

Zhao Ling'er is one of the most beloved figures in Chinese pop culture, often personifying the "ideal" of purity and sacrifice.