Editorials 
It's a strange choice you may think putting down a modern drama as a recommendation - but hear me out.
It's the Personality of the OTP and dynamics of their relationship.
It's the "hazing" the FL goes through before she can set up on her own terms.
It's the ML who (loves making profit) does not interfere in her pursuits but admires her gumption and perseverance.
Its the way FL works her way around people and gets them on board.
It's as engaging a watch for the journey of a woman who lost everything and had to build up from scratch
Mudan and her maternal side legacy of peonies
Jiang Hu and her paternal sides shoe making legacy.
It's the Personality of the OTP and dynamics of their relationship.
It's the "hazing" the FL goes through before she can set up on her own terms.
It's the ML who (loves making profit) does not interfere in her pursuits but admires her gumption and perseverance.
Its the way FL works her way around people and gets them on board.
It's as engaging a watch for the journey of a woman who lost everything and had to build up from scratch
Mudan and her maternal side legacy of peonies
Jiang Hu and her paternal sides shoe making legacy.
- FL is naturally born smart and very good at what she does.
- FL's dream and talent put on hold because she got married, where she is forced to take care of her husband's family.
- FL's husband cheats, abuses her and later, discarded her for someone who's very high in status. Husband is narcissistic and only cares about himself.
- Husband's new wife is brazen and way more dominant, because she has been spoiled by her rich and powerful parents her whole life, in which, he later regretted his choice of betraying his ex-wife.
- Husband's family are evil and conniving, always prioritizing their son over their daughter in law's wellbeing. She's treated as personal maid rather than family.
- FL successfully divorce her husband through smart and calculated moves.
- FL had to start from zero and only rely on her brain to build their own businesses, which, turns out to be hella successful.
- Both dramas shown lots of sisterly bond and warm relationship between a new found family.
- ML is a successful and well respected figure, whom, fell in love with FL.
Differences:
- for obvious reasons, the theme are different, one is modern and the other is historical.
- Alliance's FL's reason for marry was because she was in love at the time, and endures the grievances she has due to love for her daughter. Flourished Peony's FL was forced to marry due to the fact that her mother's life was at stake.
- Alliance's FL has a daughter, while Flourished Peony's FL doesn't.
- FL's dream and talent put on hold because she got married, where she is forced to take care of her husband's family.
- FL's husband cheats, abuses her and later, discarded her for someone who's very high in status. Husband is narcissistic and only cares about himself.
- Husband's new wife is brazen and way more dominant, because she has been spoiled by her rich and powerful parents her whole life, in which, he later regretted his choice of betraying his ex-wife.
- Husband's family are evil and conniving, always prioritizing their son over their daughter in law's wellbeing. She's treated as personal maid rather than family.
- FL successfully divorce her husband through smart and calculated moves.
- FL had to start from zero and only rely on her brain to build their own businesses, which, turns out to be hella successful.
- Both dramas shown lots of sisterly bond and warm relationship between a new found family.
- ML is a successful and well respected figure, whom, fell in love with FL.
Differences:
- for obvious reasons, the theme are different, one is modern and the other is historical.
- Alliance's FL's reason for marry was because she was in love at the time, and endures the grievances she has due to love for her daughter. Flourished Peony's FL was forced to marry due to the fact that her mother's life was at stake.
- Alliance's FL has a daughter, while Flourished Peony's FL doesn't.
In both, ML is very influential, but lets FL figure out their own way. He only helps when asked or needed.
FL is head strong and independent, fighting for her way no matter the costs.
In flourished peony, FL tries as hard as she can to escape her marriage and ends up faking her death.
In the autumn ballad, FL "husband" dies on their wedding day and the in-laws try to force her to die with him, but FL fights her way out of that situation. (she also fakes her death at some point lol)
There's probably many other points, but overall similar vibes. Only main difference is in the autumn ballad, ML is prejudiced against FL and vice versa (lots of bickering), in flourished peony, FL is a bit prejudiced at first (she's not sure whether ML is a good guy or not), but overall it feels like there's mutual respect and understanding.
FL is head strong and independent, fighting for her way no matter the costs.
In flourished peony, FL tries as hard as she can to escape her marriage and ends up faking her death.
In the autumn ballad, FL "husband" dies on their wedding day and the in-laws try to force her to die with him, but FL fights her way out of that situation. (she also fakes her death at some point lol)
There's probably many other points, but overall similar vibes. Only main difference is in the autumn ballad, ML is prejudiced against FL and vice versa (lots of bickering), in flourished peony, FL is a bit prejudiced at first (she's not sure whether ML is a good guy or not), but overall it feels like there's mutual respect and understanding.
- Both FL have been married before
- Both FL are smart and intelligent, and overcome the (many) difficulties that come their way.
- Both ML are powerful and help the FL
*The Double is a little more focused on revenge, while Flourished Peony is more focused on personal and professional growth, but the dynamics between the leads are similar.
- Both FL are smart and intelligent, and overcome the (many) difficulties that come their way.
- Both ML are powerful and help the FL
*The Double is a little more focused on revenge, while Flourished Peony is more focused on personal and professional growth, but the dynamics between the leads are similar.
If you became a fan of Yang Zi from Flourished Peony, I definitely recommend you watch one of her famous shows, Ashes of Love. Of course, the main lead is Yang Zi with two other men. EVERYTHING is amazing in Ashes of Love. The acting, the plot, the scenery, the ost, etc. Everyone's acting in that show was absolutely phenomenal especially Yang Zis. If you're a fan of Yang Zi and her acting skills, go try Ashes of Love.
Both dramas are very women-centred, especially when it comes to showing what women had to endure just to survive and make something of themselves during those times
And I LOVE that both FLs know how to read the room. They’re smart enough to know that showing everyone how capable you are isn’t always the smartest move. Sometimes you have to keep quiet, pretend you don’t know something or let people underestimate you until the right moment……
They’re not just “strong female leads” for the sake of it. They know how to survive. They know when to bend, when to push back and when to keep their cards close
And I LOVE that both FLs know how to read the room. They’re smart enough to know that showing everyone how capable you are isn’t always the smartest move. Sometimes you have to keep quiet, pretend you don’t know something or let people underestimate you until the right moment……
They’re not just “strong female leads” for the sake of it. They know how to survive. They know when to bend, when to push back and when to keep their cards close
Prince Murong Jing He of the Great Yan Dynasty reclaims Qingzhou, but after his victory, a fire destroys the city. Accusations spread that he ordered the destruction in retaliation for a perceived betrayal, earning him the title of "Butcher General." In the chaos, Mei Lin loses her family and vows revenge. She joins the Shadow Works, enduring harsh training to become an assassin. Her first mission is to kill Murong Jing He, and she infiltrates his court disguised as one of the Xiyan beauties. However, she discovers that the mastermind behind her mission is none other than Murong Jing He himself.
(Source: kisskh)
~~ Adapted from the novel "Chun Hua Yan" (???) by Hei Yan (??).
(Source: kisskh)
~~ Adapted from the novel "Chun Hua Yan" (???) by Hei Yan (??).
