The most scrutinized chapter of Zhang Linghe’s romantic history involves fellow actress Bai Lu. The pair met while filming the 2023 hit historical drama Story of Kunning Palace, where their electric dynamic as Xie Wei and Jiang Xuening quickly won over international viewers. Public interest erupted when prominent entertainment paparazzi recorded Bai Lu visiting Zhang’s residence in late 2022, staying overnight and allegedly interacting with his smart doorbell camera.
Neither actor issued an explicit public admission, a strategy standard among mainstream agencies looking to protect ongoing marketing campaigns. Instead, their natural camaraderie during press junkets and variety appearances added fuel to public assumptions. Industry observers widely treated the partnership as authentic, with entertainment reporters documenting shared items, synchronized schedules, and visits between film sets across Zhejiang province.
The dynamic eventually shifted under the weight of unrelenting public exposure. Media outlets including JayneStars documented that the couple quietly parted ways in late 2024 after approximately two years together. In March 2026, Chinese entertainment reporters revisiting past clips observed that Zhang appeared noticeably reserved during subsequent public industry galas, with paparazzi reiterating that Bai Lu remained the single genuine industry relationship of his career so far.
