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That sounds interesting. So that's what the show is about.

LOL, it's the opposite of FJM. I think he's more comfortable in period drama now so hopefully it will be good.

Yes 😃

Yup.

I think "Only side by side with you", "Dance of the storm" is closer to his real life character although the first one suffered from a lot of flashback and the latter didn't have good writing. His best modern drama is "Age of Legends" although his character is not similar to William.

Yup
So do I.

Oh, I'm not the only one. Anyway, next Willliam's project will be modern drama where he plays a fireman so hopefully not too stressful :)

Fair enough. I can't confirm whether the Emperor said it or I misunderstood. As Peach said, it doesn't matter with this drama as the screenwriters did what they want.

True.

I must have read in MDL about one baixi one emperor if not in the show. I thought the Emperor explained it to Haishi. That's why I facepalmed when they zoomed in to FJM when the doctor said the baby was very sick. Not again.

Yes, I just saw the video about William Chan's feeling depressed portraying FJM so he needs to exercise every day. He really internalized FJM. In another interview, he even said that he usually couldn't immerse himself in costume drama as compared to modern drama but he really tried here and Yang Mi helped him.

I could understand because he is a naturally cheerful and positive person so it's hard to play the opposite.

Ah OK. In that case, FJM or Haishi has better burned the secret ritual text like you said.

Ah Ok. I misunderstood.

LOL, I guess like real life bureaucracy then. I would like to think believeless plotting against one another in real life than in drama but I think that's just wishful thinking.

Yup. They kept dragging FJM who did all the work. It seems he was the master of defense, spy,
and economy while the rest of them did nothing.

OK.

I guess Dixu wouldn't mind but the court officials definitely would.

"But this show makes it very clear halfway through, that it’s a story about massive character transformation. All these characters go from unlikeable to immensely likeable"

I couldn't agree more. I'm glad your review is quite broad without massive praising or massive contempt. It does seem like you like it or hate it. I personally like it although I'm quite depressed with the ending :)

I don't think there's any precedence to that, Even Wu Zhetian became an empress because her son was the emperor I believe. But again, the Emperor was quite progressive.

BTW, is this regarding only 1 baixi thing? Because we talk a few things in this thread. LOL.

Regarding "eldest son", I confirmed with my mom that doesn't mean we know the gender of the second child. So FangShi could have a daughter.

I believe they can only have one in a lifetime. I think it's mentioned in the show. However, it's unfair the Fangs can be a baixi for more than 1 emperor.

Ah OK, thanks.

BTW, are you also in soompi forum? I saw same user name but with numbers. I don't post there but just follow the thread.

No love triangle.

She married FJM then something happened so the very next day FJM "gave her up" to the emperor for her safety. But before the end, they spent sometime together as husband and wife.