Reading the query for the inclusion of romance led me to check out the novel itself’s description. If there is some, it won’t be the focus, I would think.
From The Golden Hairpin: “ During the reign of Emperor Yizong in the Tang Dynasty, the well-known female detective Huang Zixia who quickly went from being a talented crime solver to a murderer who kills her whole family. Now a wanted criminal, she hunted by the government holding arrest warrants in every county. Li Shubai was born a prince, but was weighed down by the looming curses of “widowerhood,, loneliness and sickness” that followed him like an inescapable plague. When the emperor bestowed the marriage, the prospective princess consort behaved suspiciously, seemingly threatening the curse’s realization.
Huang Zixia had fled to the capital seeking redressal of the tragic grievances that had recently befallen her. There, she met Li Shubai, the Prince of Kui, who saw through her disguise, He promised to help her re-investigate the brutal assassination of her family in order to exonerate her of all charges. In exchange, he asked that she go undercover as an imperial eunuch in his manor, while investigating the mystery surrounding the disturbing curse that had dogged him for so long.”
Reading the query for the inclusion of romance led me to check out the novel itself’s description. If there is some, it won’t be the focus, I would think.
From The Golden Hairpin: “ During the reign of Emperor Yizong in the Tang Dynasty, the well-known female detective Huang Zixia who quickly went from being a talented crime solver to a murderer who kills her whole family. Now a wanted criminal, she hunted by the government holding arrest warrants in every county. Li Shubai was born a prince, but was weighed down by the looming curses of “widowerhood,, loneliness and sickness” that followed him like an inescapable plague. When the emperor bestowed the marriage, the prospective princess consort behaved suspiciously, seemingly threatening the curse’s realization.
Huang Zixia had fled to the capital seeking redressal of the tragic grievances that had recently befallen her. There, she met Li Shubai, the Prince of Kui, who saw through her disguise, He promised to help her re-investigate the brutal assassination of her family in order to exonerate her of all charges. In exchange, he asked that she go undercover as an imperial eunuch in his manor, while investigating the mystery surrounding the disturbing curse that had dogged him for so long.”
6.5? Say what?! 😳 A wee bit of a tip: Google “watch” then insert the drama title you seek. Include English subs and episode number if needed. All the streaming options will come up before your very eyes! True story! 😆 Okay Yoyo English channel usually has better subs! Just went to Yoyo English Channel and the subs are much better! Here is a sample: “As a teacher and your mother, I have known you for ten years.” said to a woman in her twenties. Ok.... 😁
So far the story is quite interesting in my persepective. Though, again it's always the Queen Dowager that causes…
I invite you to watch New Life Begins where the Queen Dowager is a sweetheart. And the Emperor is fair. And there are no cat fights among concubines and wives. I could go on.... It was pretty refreshing!
This is a new role for PHS. I don't remember him ever playing a black- hearted tsundere type. The FL will have her work cut out for her. PHS must be so relieved this is finally being aired as it was put on hold some time before he stepped in for Park Sung-Hoon in Happiness. I wondered what happens to actors ‘ paychecques when projects are put on hold. In this case China squawked about cultural appropriation so an extensive re-write was required. So we can now say this adaptation is loosely based on the Golden Hairpin. How does this new title resound with everyone? Mind you, it tops “Youth, Climb the Barrier.” 🤣
It's funny that the original Chinese drama "the golden hairpin" will probably never be released due to a scandal,…
Apparently, they are dusting it off as we speak. And with good reason -it cost 300 million yuan (64 million USD ) and eight months to film. Actor Kris Wu was replaced by Kenny Lin Gengxin. Originally, they were going to digitally alter Wu’s face, but the cost was immense and the results too unnatural. So it was decided, that KLG would have to reshoot Wu’s parts. He had to wait for his co-star to finish up another project before their scenes could be re-shot. That put the drama further behind schedule. Yang plays a detective on the run, who teams up with the prince to expose a serial killer.
then, the above synopsis ain't depicting it correctly.
Chinese drama info: The innocent and unconventional Shen Miao meets two guys - the gentle and black-bellied Pei Yanzhen and the charming Song Xiyuan. Choosing a husband is difficult while both husbands are determined to protect the wife.
Shen Miao (Sophie Zhang), the daughter of the richest man, has immeasurable wealth and beauty. However, she encounters many ups and downs in the road to getting hitched. The first time she married the scholar Pei Yanzhen (Xing Zhaolin) whose family has been in the government for generations, their ancestors turned out to be related such that her husband has become her cousin.
When she got married for the second time, it was to a man who seemed to be a suitable match in terms of social status. Song Xiyuan (Riley Wang) is the third son of a wealthy merchant. However, they also end up separating. While the confusing relations between the three of them cannot be cut, a conspiracy in the court slowly unfolds.
CPOPHOME Shen Miao, the daughter of the richest man, has a wealthy family and a good appearance but became the one that no one dared to marry in Yangzhou city.
It was just because the first two marriages of Shen Miao were too good.
She first married Pei Yanzhen, a scholar who was from an official family. Pei Yanzhen’s personality is as gentle as jade. They were getting along well with each other for a long time.
But then the royal decree to divorce came forcing them to separate.
By mistake, Shen Miao married a rich merchant’s son, Song Xiyuan, for the second time.
But only two months after the marriage, Shen Miao was found to be pregnant, and people were talking about the time of pregnancy. She had no choice but to divorce again.
Shen Miao was open-minded and kept actively blind dating, but two ex-husbands came at the same time.
The love-hate relationship among the three was slowly unfolding under a shroud of dynastic intrigue ……
From The Golden Hairpin:
“ During the reign of Emperor Yizong in the Tang Dynasty, the well-known female detective Huang Zixia who quickly went from being a talented crime solver to a murderer who kills her whole family. Now a wanted criminal, she hunted by the government holding arrest warrants in every county.
Li Shubai was born a prince, but was weighed down by the looming curses of “widowerhood,, loneliness and sickness” that followed him like an inescapable plague. When the emperor bestowed the marriage, the prospective princess consort behaved suspiciously, seemingly threatening the curse’s realization.
Huang Zixia had fled to the capital seeking redressal of the tragic grievances that had recently befallen her. There, she met Li Shubai, the Prince of Kui, who saw through her disguise, He promised to help her re-investigate the brutal assassination of her family in order to exonerate her of all charges.
In exchange, he asked that she go undercover as an imperial eunuch in his manor, while investigating the mystery surrounding the disturbing curse that had dogged him for so long.”
From The Golden Hairpin:
“ During the reign of Emperor Yizong in the Tang Dynasty, the well-known female detective Huang Zixia who quickly went from being a talented crime solver to a murderer who kills her whole family. Now a wanted criminal, she hunted by the government holding arrest warrants in every county.
Li Shubai was born a prince, but was weighed down by the looming curses of “widowerhood,, loneliness and sickness” that followed him like an inescapable plague. When the emperor bestowed the marriage, the prospective princess consort behaved suspiciously, seemingly threatening the curse’s realization.
Huang Zixia had fled to the capital seeking redressal of the tragic grievances that had recently befallen her. There, she met Li Shubai, the Prince of Kui, who saw through her disguise, He promised to help her re-investigate the brutal assassination of her family in order to exonerate her of all charges.
In exchange, he asked that she go undercover as an imperial eunuch in his manor, while investigating the mystery surrounding the disturbing curse that had dogged him for so long.”
https://www.soompi.com/article/1563402wpp/the-glory-part-2-confirms-release-date-previews-intensified-battle-ahead
A wee bit of a tip: Google “watch” then insert the drama title you seek. Include English subs and episode number if needed.
All the streaming options will come up before your very eyes! True story! 😆
Okay Yoyo English channel usually has better subs! Just went to Yoyo English Channel and the subs are much better!
Here is a sample: “As a teacher and your mother, I have known you for ten years.” said to a woman in her twenties. Ok.... 😁
PHS must be so relieved this is finally being aired as it was put on hold some time before he stepped in for Park Sung-Hoon in Happiness. I wondered what happens to actors ‘ paychecques when projects are put on hold. In this case China squawked about cultural appropriation so an extensive re-write was required. So we can now say this adaptation is loosely based on the Golden Hairpin.
How does this new title resound with everyone? Mind you, it tops “Youth, Climb the Barrier.” 🤣
Actor Kris Wu was replaced by Kenny Lin Gengxin. Originally, they were going to digitally alter Wu’s face, but the cost was immense and the results too unnatural. So it was decided, that KLG would have to reshoot Wu’s parts. He had to wait for his co-star to finish up another project before their scenes could be re-shot. That put the drama further behind schedule.
Yang plays a detective on the run, who teams up with the prince to expose a serial killer.
The innocent and unconventional Shen Miao meets two guys - the gentle and black-bellied Pei Yanzhen and the charming Song Xiyuan. Choosing a husband is difficult while both husbands are determined to protect the wife.
Shen Miao (Sophie Zhang), the daughter of the richest man, has immeasurable wealth and beauty. However, she encounters many ups and downs in the road to getting hitched. The first time she married the scholar Pei Yanzhen (Xing Zhaolin) whose family has been in the government for generations, their ancestors turned out to be related such that her husband has become her cousin.
When she got married for the second time, it was to a man who seemed to be a suitable match in terms of social status. Song Xiyuan (Riley Wang) is the third son of a wealthy merchant. However, they also end up separating. While the confusing relations between the three of them cannot be cut, a conspiracy in the court slowly unfolds.
CPOPHOME
Shen Miao, the daughter of the richest man, has a wealthy family and a good appearance but became the one that no one dared to marry in Yangzhou city.
It was just because the first two marriages of Shen Miao were too good.
She first married Pei Yanzhen, a scholar who was from an official family. Pei Yanzhen’s personality is as gentle as jade. They were getting along well with each other for a long time.
But then the royal decree to divorce came forcing them to separate.
By mistake, Shen Miao married a rich merchant’s son, Song Xiyuan, for the second time.
But only two months after the marriage, Shen Miao was found to be pregnant, and people were talking about the time of pregnancy. She had no choice but to divorce again.
Shen Miao was open-minded and kept actively blind dating, but two ex-husbands came at the same time.
The love-hate relationship among the three was slowly unfolding under a shroud of dynastic intrigue ……