MystiqueJC

At first, I watched this drama purely for Zhang Linghe, but stayed for a whole lot of reasons, and of course, one of them is still Zhang Linghe. Aside from him, I stayed for Tian Xiwei, which is the first time I have watched her in this drama. Deng Kai, Kong Xuer, all Lin'an people, Aunt Zhao, Uncle Zhao, Xie Wu, Gong SuYin, Lin Muran, Yan Yi Kuan, and even Bao'er and Chang Ning. I have never watched dramas, Western or otherwise, where even the background characters give such a strong impression that adds so much flavor, angst, and longing. I rewatched POJ 4x now, and I'm still finding details that warm my heart. My only regret is the last two episodes; I can honestly say that it's rushed, which causes some confusion. However, I mentioned earlier that I can forgive that since even in the novel, it's kinda confusing. I only understood it when I read it again and read local reviews explaining the political side. As we live in modern times, we often cannot fathom that seemingly small things can cause an astronomical blood bath. The storytelling, the cinematography, and the idyllic feel as if you are living inside it, which makes this drama unforgettable. Not to mention the strong chemistry between Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei, I cannot believe that I am dreaming of them getting married. hahaha. Even the villain's love story is very strong. I have been watching C drama since 2018, but it's hard during that time, the subs and platforms offering cdrama were very scarce. My point is, this is beyond entertainment, this drama, while watching it feels like you're living inside it. Peak cinema!