Quan Yuan Du Xin Hou, Shao Jiang Jun Gui Qiu Bu He Li (2024)

Zany Taoist shaman brings the fun

Is there any logic here on why things happen? No, but it IS hilarious from the get-go.

While trying to ascend Song Qing Ge finds herself waking up as the ML's wife. Lu Ting Yuan was about to dump the old wife (where did she go?) but our FL immediately throws him off balance with all her weirdness. So weird that he calls in the doctor who says she's fine and that her crazy may just "be who she really is." LOL

This vertical drama moves FAST. There is a lot of ground to cover and you won't be bored. Some of the outstanding things I loved was how quickly the ML's sister and mom decide that the FL should be kept in the family. The family as a whole responding to the FL (because they can read her thoughts; she can't read theirs; but I think they can read each others thoughts also - why? don't know, roll with it) is SIMPLY HILARIOUS.

With her ability to see the future, she keeps thinking about the disaster that awaits the Lu family -- understandably the Lu family (mother, two sons, daughter) really don't want those things to happen to them so they keep trying to change the future that FL predicts which leads to some very funny scenes.

Sets and costumes are also better than average for vertical dramas. There could have been more intimacy between the leads. I also feel it was a bit transphobic which I did NOT like (that could have been treated a bit better).

Overall, it is a fun quick watch so if you are standing in line somewhere, give it a try.

This is a vertical drama that can be found at IQ (US).

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Delightful historical drama with inner thought trope. Loved the acting!

Someone on a subreddit recommended this title so I watched as I wanted to explore more inner thoughts trope. What a delight! I enjoyed it immensely.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - Damn, she was unintentionally funny! I loved her for working towards a goal and wasn't easily infatuated by a handsome man (her husband).
2. Comedy - OMG I LOL-ed many times.
3. Acting - Shi Xiao Ye was spectacular in this role. She managed to add charm to her character. I also liked Zhan Xuan's acting.
4. Supporting characters - ML's family was likeable and entertaining.
5. Inner monologue trope - I don't know why only ML's family (including the father) could hear her thoughts but this provided opportunity for comedic moments.
6. Styling - I loved the outfits especially the mint green hanfu worn by FL. Zhan Xuan looked great in the army general's outfit.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - I disliked Yun Xi for her betrayal. She was power-hungry.
2. Romance - I would have liked more affectionate scenes between FL and ML.

Favourite scene
The first time second brother heard FL's inner thoughts

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