The actor playing Fu Hai Lian is the same as in Joy of Life. - Unfortunately he had so much done to his face he is now almost unrecognizable. He is a very good character actor, but this massive facelift made it hard to notice any expressions. So sad that even character actors feel the need to look younger.
You don't like it? So what is your alternative story for them to solve their situation?
Havent read the novel so - just let her accomplish for once what she is set out to do: save the ML and kill the evil king. She is supposed to be this super smart fighting heroine... but all she gives is a damsell in distress.