A Dream of Splendor

Both prominently feature feminist themes of independence and self-empowerment in a historical setting, as well as relationships between women who are put in similar circumstances. The cinematography/music gives both dramas a very scenic and almost dreamlike/folktale feel which works well to immerse the viewer in the story, despite the liberties that had to be taken in order to tell a more modern story.

A Dream of Splendor leans much more heavily into the relationships between the three women. The women run a business, so much of the drama is spent on the life of business owners in the capital city.

Rookie Historian tells the tale of female palace historians, therefore, most of the drama centers around the life in the inner and outer palace, and it features political intrigue and plots more heavily. The romance is also more youthful than the mature romance of the main leads in A Dream of Splendor as it ties closely to the coming of age arc of the male lead.

Similarities between thiese two drama are-

- FL character development, Clever,intelligent FL.Who establish after passing through lots of crisis.

-General ML

so dream of splendor and and princess silver both have a female lead that has a tea shop (atleast in the start) the relationship between the ml and fl lead is impeccable along with the political conflicts in both.

These are Chinese historical dramas that have some similar vibes.
Female lead characters are strong, smart and independent in every way.
Male lead characters are mysterious and strong characters.
The couple dynamics are very interesting.

-both mls are calm, and work discreetly for the govt
-both fl's are smart, proud, brave, downtrodden and very industrious businesswomen
-both cps are very mature
- mls are not the most ideal bachelors
-low-key/almost secret relationship
-falling in love quietly
-deep mutual understanding and care for each other
-ml goes to find fl after dark when her business closes
-ml gives fl money, but she'd rather make her own

both are historical | costume dramas where the female and male leads are smart and attractive.
both are really well-made dramas that give similar vibes

Strong famale leads.strong male leads.me lead help famale lead in her job,famale lead have a job in ancient times.mature couples

Zhang Jing Yi is the FL in both. The chemistry is natural. The relationship had depth. However, BEITD does not have a satisfactory ending.

-both are historical/costume drama
-both the dramas have good looking cast
- the production of the dramas is outstanding
- both dramas have smart female character

Two dramas are similar as:
1. The male leads are military generals with significant power in both dramas.
2. Female leads are orphans.
3. Both FLs are quick-witted, independant, strong and rather smart.
4. Both main couples has a bickering relationsjip at the beginning with traces of going from hate to love and support.
5. Both male leads are strong and persistent with cold demeanor showed to the outsiders.
6. Both dramas depicted fictional historical setting with slow burning romance keeping the similarity in genres.

If you liked A Dream of Splendor, you might enjoy Les Belles. Both dramas feature determined female leads who rely on their wits and feminine wiles to maneuver tricky situations and improve their lot. Both dramas also feature similar themes of female empowerment and social taboos in a restrictive society, albeit each taking a different approach. Les Belles is a light fluffy romance comedy that lightly pokes fun, while A Dream of Splendor had more serious undertones. Both are aesthetically pleasing and features some artisanal craft. Lin Yun also appears in both dramas.

both FLs are smart, strong, calm, mature, and business-oriented. both MLs are government officials involved in military/defense. the leads' relationship in both dramas start off with distrust, but the leads slowly warm up to each other as they keep helping each other. their relationships are also steady and mature. blossom is more politics heavy and darker, while a dream of splendor focuses more on the livelihoods of three women.

different genres but definitely similar chemistry between leads. respectful, brave, independent but also dependent on each other.

Though not in the same genre; the similarities are:
-Strong and self reliant FL who builds a rag-tag family of people she meets along the way. Not a damsel in distress.
-Rock solid ML who loves to bicker with the FL, but their chemistry is apparent from episode 1.
-Comedic scenes with the support.
-Stunning costumes and scenery.
-Flowing storyline that misses most tropes; ML and FL view each other as equals.

Both dramas follow the theme of not only women empowerment, but also women supporting women. At their very core, the both of them follow the travails of women who carry on business, while trying to balance independence with love.