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Liu Xue Yi Interview - Arena Magazine - From Australia -November 2025 Eng Sub cc #liuxueyi #travel
https://youtu.be/uh6nkfcP9pE?si=Zq7u5L0tFfVTt4WP
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Springtime as a wine cup zzz 

26 minutes ago , from Weibo video account

There have been so many rumors surrounding the beautiful Liu Xue lately, so I'm posting a character profile I haven't written in a while to break it up.Don't believe everything you hear; it's foolish to step on someone's misfortune.Come see Liu Xueyi, whose bone structure and facial features become even more beautiful on the big screen! He portrays the transformation of the lone wolf Shen Zaiye.

👇🏻Shen

Zaiye regretted it.

He was used to forging his own path alone. When he was ten years old, he watched helplessly as his parents were stabbed to death, and his best friend, a fellow student, was burned to death in a fire while trying to take his place. He escaped and became a beggar. From that moment on, his life turned to ashes. "Only cattle and sheep flock together, but I am used to walking alone." Without this saying, he would have long since become a victim in the open and covert battles and factional struggles of the court. He only trusted himself.

He did not participate in any group; he was solely a loyal subject, only seeking justice for the blood feud. Even though behind the scenes, the emperor treated him like a dog, and at the slightest displeasure, would call for him to be beaten with court rods. No one fully saw the life he lived, and no one cared. But it didn't matter; he was used to walking alone.

How beautiful this saying was. It was his life's creed. Until he heard the words, "You go first, you must escape," while investigating the case at the casino, the shock in his eyes went straight to his heart. It was as if he had finally found a partner with whom he could share the hardships, even if they were scheming against each other, there was still sincerity. But he couldn't believe it. He carried the enormous secret of being the descendant of a disgraced official, and he bore the heavy responsibility of protecting his cousin's safe growth. He had to bear all of this alone. So he dared not gamble, nor could he gamble.

But after piecing together the other person's sincerity through clues time and time again, he truly regretted it. The life principles he had always been proud of became the biggest obstacle to embracing sincerity and happiness. The life he had always walked alone, it turned out, had someone who really wanted to walk with him. But this was after a life-and-death separation.

He walked to the long river at the foot of the cliff, searching again and again. He knew, he regretted, his life would no longer be a solitary journey. After that, he was sincere, brave, and persistent in his pursuit. Even when rejected and pushed away time and time again, he remained steadfast. Finally, in the ruins of Beiyuan, he grasped the other person's sincerity.

Liu Xueyi portrayed Shen Zaiye's gradual psychological transformation with exceptional subtlety and nuance. He used his eyes, micro-expressions, and facial expressions to beautifully depict a soul that transitioned from aloofness to genuine sincerity.

"I am not the one who waits at the long pavilion, unable to look back on anyone."
"Who has ever pitied someone whose thin quilt could withstand the chill of those doubtful years?"
"Who would have thought that what was originally a solitary journey across the vast ocean
would become "a forgotten fate in this world."Spring colors as wine cup zzz's Weibo video

On December 27th, Liu Xue Yi recorded a program called "Opening the Door to the Spring Gala." And someone managed to break the mystery and show some moments from the recording, which lasted more than 3 hours.
https://youtube.com/shorts/JF9png4XKcc?si=1GxMMjl1hBk-K0_P
video: (From Fuzz-station)
PS:
He looks very handsome in his Chinese-style suit.

The Rabbit's Journey in Search of Stars
Yesterday, at 12:58 PM, in a video posted on Weibo.

Three million people waited a year!
The drama hasn't even premiered yet and the criticism has already exploded.
Some complain about Tan Songyun's thick eyebrows, others about Liu Xueyi's tight wig; leaked photos of the costumes were widely ridiculed.
I watched the wrap video and found that the makeup was subtly altered in post-production—the eyebrows were thinned, the hair was styled upwards, and it looked much better.
Last year, the original author, He Yanshan, requested credits on Weibo, but the production team did not respond, leading fans of the book to fear drastic changes to the plot.
In fact, the synopsis clearly states: family annihilation, identity swapping, palace intrigues, and a twist in a verdict—the main plot remains unchanged. With Tong Hua and Xiao Lou directing, the chances of failure are low.
Filming began in Hengdian in May and ended in October, with subsidies from the province, and Tencent has already included it in its 2026 schedule.
Pre-orders have skyrocketed to 3 million ⬅️💞 ; those who predicted failure are now the first to secure their copy.
My point of view is simple: judging a production without watching all the episodes is unfair to the production team and the actors.
Let's wait for the release, watch four episodes before criticizing—there's still time.
https://m.weibo.cn/status/5256226430524414 

iWarrenS
Yesterday at 9:53 PM, a TV series blogger announced:

"Lanxiang Rugu," starring Tan Songyun and Liu Xueyi, is scheduled to air in August! [Mischievous laugh]
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5264696091608518 

TV Series Lanxiang Rugu
18 minutes ago, the official Weibo account of the TV series "Lanxiang Rugu"

#Orchid Fragrance As Always# #Orchid Fragrance Valentine's Day Poster# Eyes meet, hands intertwine. Days and nights pass, but time remains unchanged.

Starring: Xu Lanxiang/ Shen Jialan @TanSongyunseven
Starring: Lin Jinqi @Mr_LiuXueyi
Produced by: @TencentVideo @XinglianFilm
Pre-order on Tencent Video:
Reserve via Weibo (link provided) The fragrance of orchids remains unchanged.
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5266162322511206
➡️ poster: https://kisskh.at/photos/VXyyBL_3 

Blue button
8 hours ago from Liu Xueyi's Super Topic
Liu Xueyi's drama promotion for "Lanxiang Rugu" (Against the current)

Release Time: February 16th
9:30 New Year Special Trailer
10:00 Stills
11:00 New Year Behind-the-Scenes Footage
Release Channel: [link]

[link] Matrix
Official Account: Drama Lanxiang Rugu

SP Number: Drama Lanxiang Rugu
https://m.weibo.cn/status/5266608215556542 

Blue Button
17 hours ago, from the topic Super Edited by Liu Xueyi
The promotional video for Liu Xueyi
for the drama

"Lanxiang Rugu" (Against the current)

will be released on May 7th at 10 AM.

It will also be a commemorative video for the first anniversary of filming.

(Please use the following channels:) Web link
The schedule is subject to change and will be announced separately if there are any change
https://weibo.com/7871651311/QE6nbe5it
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PS: In about 3 hours.

Studio Tan Song Yun
The two girls' sticker tickets
Yesterday, at 11:10 PM, on Tan Songyun's Super Topic.

Tan Songyun's bamboo curtain
is half-rolled up, the lamplight flickering.

The sunrises and sunsets warmed by the stove fire, the nights spent by lantern light—all the faint light of the lamps guarded by Xu Lanxiang (@谭松韵seven) intertwines in the chapters of this anniversary celebration. #TanSongyunOrchidFragranceRemainsAsAlways#
https://weibo.com/6222573624/QEeimEKrK
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Studio Liu Xueyi
7 hours ago Liu Xueyi Studio Official Weibo

His eyebrows and eyes conceal a subtle insight, but reveal the grandeur of the mountains and rivers. #TheFragranceOfOrchidsRemainsAsItWas# One year after filming began, the splendor remains unchanged. We look forward to Lin Jinqi @Mr_LiuXueyi
#LiuXueyiLinJinqi# | #LiuXueyiTheFragranceOfOrchidsRemainsAsItWas#
https://weibo.com/6696100125/QEgAiB3to

iWarrenS
9 hours ago TV series blogger
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The drama "Lanxiang Rugu", starring Tan Songyun and Liu Xueyi, is scheduled to premiere on August 24th! [As expected of you].
https://weibo.com/5259434254/R2JHH2yyD
photo: https://i.mydramalist.com/oQz5Nz_3f.jpghttps://i.mydramalist.com/oQz5Nz_3f.jpg

Decemberchild 12 hours ago

can someone explain the relationship between FL & ML in the novel? I heard he's a red flag guy - does he change at the end?

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  • eliteles1 VIP a minute ago

    Although I’ve only read the beginning of the book, comments from readers and comparisons with the trailers suggest that the male lead is a strong, difficult man with a complex personality—though he clearly undergoes a transformation into a family man devoted to the female lead. As for the female lead, she is a strong woman who will achieve everything she pursues, as well as something she hadn't even sought out (the male lead's love). Numerous behind-the-scenes clips clearly point to these conclusions. There is also a line in one of the trailers where the male lead speaks in a voiceover, mentioning that he, too, has a journey to complete.
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Liu Xue Yi (LIn Jin Qi ) Against the current - September 6 2026 broadcast

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39.jpgBeautiful Snowy Landscape
17 minutes ago, from Liu Xueyi's Super Topic

Although Lin Jinqi's official robes are all red, based on the available materials, there are at least three different types, each with a different rank.

Initially, he joined the army alone, bravely fighting the enemy and suppressing Japanese pirates, which earned him a promotion to fourth-rank military commander. The official robe he wore at his wedding was that of a fourth-rank military officer, with a tiger insignia. (Figure 1)

Later, he accumulated military merit, rising to first or second-rank military officer, with a lion insignia. (Figure 2) After June 1st,

he continued to progress, earning the title of Marquis of Jing'an. The qilin insignia on his official robes was exclusive to dukes, marquesses, sons-in-law, and counts (super-ranks) in the Ming Dynasty. (Figure 3) (Figure 4) An artifact that was lost abroad. (Figure 5) The original illustration of a classic text.
This qilin insignia pattern is almost identical to that of the artifact.
https://weibo.com/7921230649/Rexfm0MvK

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Blue Cat Blue Cat Blue Cat
4 hours ago From Liu Xueyi Super Topic Edited

I now want to go back to last year and have a serious discussion with the first batch of people who read the script. Why did they give Lin Jinqi such a bad review? Why did they create such a long thread on Douban exaggerating the female lead's "golden touch" while belittling the male lead's character, turning Lin Jinqi, who was originally a rare perfect male lead, into a character labeled as "uninteresting," "unexpected," and "just an accessory" by the fandom?

In terms of the script, the male and female leads' storylines run parallel. Each unit ends with them converging on the same event. Anyone who has carefully read the first 22 episodes knows that the main plotlines such as catching someone cheating/being framed by the female villain/black-hearted cotton/saving the crown prince/sending the deposed crown prince out of the city are all planned and implemented by Lin Jinqi. The female lead does help, but only in a supporting role.

Those who gave the initial reviews focused on the female lead's parallel storylines and insisted that Lin Jinqi didn't help at all; the female lead solved everything herself. I ask you, wasn't Lin Jinqi's career storyline also progressing at the same time? Do you understand what "dual storylines" means? Does he have to be confined to the inner quarters, handling every little detail? Doesn't he need to accumulate military merits and rise through the ranks? Without a career path, how can he achieve such a title?

Some people are dissatisfied with the "Lin Jinqi is super in love" setting, even angry that he's unconditionally good to the female lead. Please, Lin Jinqi's super in love is a plot device; the goal is for the audience to enjoy it. Is it enough for Lin Jinqi to ignore the female lead, constantly arguing and suppressing her with a cold face? What are the audience watching then? The audience likes a male lead who is super in love and in a pure love story! If Lin Jinqi is truly a cold-faced character, a few individuals might be satisfied, but what about the overwhelming criticism from casual viewers? Have you forgotten what caused the most upvoted comments in Chunhua Yan's (From "Kill me love me")comment section regarding the poison Jinghe fed him? Have you forgotten what caused the first wave of criticism during the promotional campaign regarding Shen Zaiye's(From "Princess Gambit") ruthless character?

From the script, it seems the screenwriter deliberately crafted the concepts of "forced marriage," "it's still you after all the twists and turns," and "predestined fate" to reinforce the theme of forced marriage. Many plot points intentionally prevent the female lead from falling in love immediately. Some viewers, upon seeing the story, immediately feel aggrieved, questioning why Lin Jinqi (the male lead) is so devoted to the female lead, equating this with weakness [black line]. While drama fans fall in love with Lin Jinqi the moment they see him being wronged, you immediately abandon the character? What are you being so dramatic about?

Lin Jinqi is, in my opinion, a perfect male lead. He excels in his career, family, and romantic relationships, handling everything with meticulous care. He's beautiful, strong, and tragic (in terms of relationships). I hope those who like Lin Jinqi will start supporting this character. He's truly wonderful, and he's also truly wronged. Even before his debut, he suffered over a year of disdain and contempt, all stemming from the highly subjective opinions of a few individuals.

The drama is about to air, and other fan groups are gearing up for a big push, while many of our fans are still focused on judging Lin Jinqi for everything. Is this right? Is this a normal fandom? Is this reasonable? Can we stop judging him? Can we start maintaining the data as usual? Can we stop being so temperamental? Can we calm down and stop blaming everyone? Can we?

[Super Topic] Liu Xueyi
https://weibo.com/7906889662/ReCQvE3tD

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Into your eyes/kiss-Lin Jin Qi and Shen Jia Lan-Against the current-Liu Xue Yi and Tan Song Yun

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