This is a Re-watch Review
I re-watched and understood the movie in July of 2022. I did like the storyline but loved the visuals, especially the underground-type vault. The First time I watched this was Sept 20, 2021. Mickey played one crazy Duke Qiu Zi Liang and was very believable. I just love Cheng Yi... I loved him in The Promise of Chang’an, Love and Redemption, The Lost Tomb 2, Noble Aspirations II, and Noble Aspirations. Can hardly wait for Noble Aspirations III. China Entertainment is stopping and banning a lot of Chinese Dramas. I will feel really sad if they stop Noble Aspirations III. I wasn't crazy about the ending, I cried.This was very long, I mean long. I took a point off the storyline because I felt bad for the actress Zhang Yu Xi (now I know where they got the name Yu'er)who died, was injured, and got kicked out of the palace so many times. Poor Cheng Yi dying throughout the whole storyline. The way they performed, they did it so well. A lot of martial art is the best for me. Did Cheng Yi lose weight for this drama, he looked really thin. This drama was more of a mystery of who did it which made it interesting. A lot of killing which I did not care for especially of children. The visuals, music, and costumes were okay. Of course like I always say the story couldn't be complete without all the other actors and actresses so I applaud them.
NOTE: Youtube has this Drama which is a similar story but not quite under the same name "The Mortal Samsara", a Chinese Drama starring Zhang Yu Xi. Don't get it confused with the new Fantasy drama The Mortal SamSara- Xianxia Fantasy Drama starring Yangzi
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Mind game drama
From my view, the story was great. This is mind game drama. The actors played their roles very well except the FL (Zhang Yu Xi), her roles is not optimal, or if I may say she is not suitable to play Cheng Ruo. I didn't say that she's not good actor, is just not suitable for her to play a role as a great martial artist and swordsman or funny role.Her acting can be said to be unbalanced with other actors (main and support actors), this makes the drama less point.
I finally finished all episodes of this drama.
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love them?
Stand by me is my favorite. I am watching over and over again. I cant move on, on the happenings on the story. It is so lovely and also you can learn a lot of lessons here that can be applied in real life situation. The chemistry /bond between Cheng Yi and Zhang Yuxi is so wonderful, they do have a great impact on the movie. They act so naturally.Hoping for them to have more projects together in the future . Hoping also Stand By Me will have a Season 2.
Hoping ❤❤❣️❣️❤❤
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YOUNG EMPEROR WANTS TO REMOVED THE GONG GONG IN THE PALACE
USUAL CAT N MOUSE STORY IN THE PALACE. HOW TO WIN, HOW TO PLAY POWER GAMES.CHENG YI, MALE LEAD , THE EMPEROR , ONLY AT EPS 7 BUT I SAW THE ENDING. THE GONG GONG IS KILLED. WITH LOTS OF HELP.
ZHANG YU XI, FEMALE LEAD, THE SWORD BEARER, NO RESPECT TO THE EMPEROR BUT THE EMPEROR ALWAYS HELP HER, DONNO HER POSITION N KEEP TELLING THE EMPEROR WHAT SHE THINKS. ACTING CUTE IN FRONT OF THE EMPEROR.
AS USUAL WOMAN FIGHTING OVER THE EMPEROR. HAVE TO WATCH MORE TO REVIEW , SOMETHING I MIGHT NOT KNOW YET.
USUAL CAT N MOUSE STORY IN THE PALACE. HOW TO WIN, HOW TO PLAY POWER GAMES.
CHENG YI, MALE LEAD , THE EMPEROR , ONLY AT EPS 7 BUT I SAW THE ENDING. THE GONG GONG IS KILLED. WITH LOTS OF HELP.
ZHANG YU XI, FEMALE LEAD, THE SWORD BEARER, NO RESPECT TO THE EMPEROR BUT THE EMPEROR ALWAYS HELP HER, DONNO HER POSITION N KEEP TELLING THE EMPEROR WHAT SHE THINKS. ACTING CUTE IN FRONT OF THE EMPEROR.
AS USUAL WOMAN FIGHTING OVER THE EMPEROR. HAVE TO WATCH MORE TO REVIEW , SOMETHING I MIGHT NOT KNOW YET.
USUAL CAT N MOUSE STORY IN THE PALACE. HOW TO WIN, HOW TO PLAY POWER GAMES.
CHENG YI, MALE LEAD , THE EMPEROR , ONLY AT EPS 7 BUT I SAW THE ENDING. THE GONG GONG IS KILLED. WITH LOTS OF HELP.
ZHANG YU XI, FEMALE LEAD, THE SWORD BEARER, NO RESPECT TO THE EMPEROR BUT THE EMPEROR ALWAYS HELP HER, DONNO HER POSITION N KEEP TELLING THE EMPEROR WHAT SHE THINKS. ACTING CUTE IN FRONT OF THE EMPEROR.
AS USUAL WOMAN FIGHTING OVER THE EMPEROR. HAVE TO WATCH MORE TO REVIEW , SOMETHING I MIGHT NOT KNOW YET.
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But the FL made me drop it. Her characterization makes no sense - grew up in the palace but doesn't know the bare minimum of palace etiquette. She is literally RUDE but somehow the king just lets her get away with it because ??reason?? even very early on and when they're barely acquainted. She's supposed to be the best candidate for king's bodyguard position but has no brains for it at all and also physically doesn't carry herself like one. They could've just cut her role and have the FL be the 2nd FL who is clever and cunning and have her go head to head with the king.
Acting wise I think they were all pretty good, but no matter how good Zhang Yuxi is her acting cannot change characterization. Cheng Yi, as usual shows emotions very well, but he cannot make his character's interaction with the FL make sense.
Overall I still gave the show a 5/10 because I can see a lot of potential in there, but sacrificing logic to make romance happen in a drama is one of my top peeves and I cannot continue watching.
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You have to watch this!!!
To start with the story, it's just amazing it captivates your attention right from the start, you just feel like what's going to happen next. The story is nothing new but the writing so far has been amazing. The acting from all the cast has been inclusive, enough screen time for everyone and great acting. The music is not bad but I didn't notice it. I recommend this 100%, the drama is made in such a way that you have to use brain power and intelligence. P.s. This Review was written after 20 Episodes, a more comprehensive review will be made laterWas this review helpful to you?
