Fated Hearts Episode 7

Can a hundred-year-old walnut tree be a gift to fulfil silences not yet clarified?

你这样很失礼的。~ Feng Suige, upon being greeted with- 让人看见了岂不是更失礼? ~ Fu Yixiao, upon being answered with-What a start to Episode 7, with our two leads showing how well they harmonise not getting along after waking up. The synchronicity of "what goes around comes around" between these two is is impossible not to smirk at. In this episode, Feng Suige demonstrates his ability to see things more objectively and long-term than Fu Yixiao. The royal siblings reveal a sweet true love despite different mothers, with the Second Prince wishing his older sister a harmonious lasting marriage. Chen Zheyuan is shining as Feng Suige, demonstrating his mettle as the First Prince and leader of the Feng Battalion, thereby allowing the audience to understand why his men are so loyal and respectful of him. At 18:00, both leads in a conversation demonstrate why they are capable warriors. These episodes are wholly engaging because the Directors do not tell you what happens, but ensures scenes and dialogues show you what you need to know. Where Chen Zheyuan could demonstrate a wide range of nuances in the previous episode, it is now Li Qin's turn to be allowed to demonstrate a range that evokes betrayal, pain, loss, origins- Skilful intentions of knowing when to allow which lead to shine, without overwhelming the other lead but complementing, is demonstrated again in this episode because the Directors convey specific understanding of what each series of scenes are supposed to achieve for each character, individually and/or together. The buildup and further establishment of certain characters is nicely done in the second half of the episode. The Prince of Zhennan Xia Jingshi meets the Emperor who has specific statements to convey. His daughter Princess Xiyang reminds Xia Jingshi of when they first met. In both meetings, Xia Jingshi stays quiet at the end, leaving the audience to guess at his silences. A single Feng Battalion warrior and his comrades understanding him is important in this episode. Character building and enabling the viewer to connect emotionally with the characters is vital across at least ten episodes. Romance is not vital nor realistic yet. Becoming friends while deepening connections as true comrades is the next stage. The story is executed well, up until this point. Kudos to the Directors and Screenwriters.

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