Ep. 23 preview: What a great way for SYM to finally find out that LSL is NH. Not looking forward to the emotional fallout but hopefully it gets the plot moving in terms of SYM having to decide if she trusts her knowledge of the 2D characters and plot as she knew them from the script or her own two eyes and lived experiences and overall her gut instinct that told her LSL was authentic and trustworthy before she knew his real identity.
More than anything, I think it’ll be SYM’s embarrassment and hurt pride that will get in the way of forgiving LSL/NH quickly.
As a Hispanic who is used to watching plotlines that make my blood boil (Mexican telenovelas are WAYYY more frustrating), ep. 22 was less blood pressure raising for me than it was for others.
I’m still enjoying the show but had to roll my eyes at how Nan Heng was blindsided by the incense.
Song Yiting’s shamelessness and willingness to ruin her reputation and drag LSL down with her was something else! Especially after how friends have practically been calling out her sister as a town hussy.
CGH, though. In the original script it may have been NH, influenced by his villainous uncle who was the villain of the story but the story may have shifted to CGH turning villain with his mentor general whispering in his ear.
Seeing some comments where some are spitting mad at SYM but judging by ep 19 and ep 20 preview she’s finally starting to admit she was wrong about NH.
And OMG, ep. 19 with NH’s mother beaming like an anime character at SYM and NH’s supposed love! And then the transition to SYM putting on a cheesy performance that results in NH laughing and telling her to “not act because [she’s] terrible at it.” Lol.
I’m still reeling from the electrifying, synergetic drum beating scene between SYM and NH.
I think the chemistry between these two is better than with LSL (although I do appreciate that it provides a way for SYM to experience NH’s softer side, without her realizing it).
And LOL at SYM’s brazenness and total disregard for the norms of the times in the Ep 15 preview.
Homegirl just hiked up that skirt without shame to apply the ointment on her knee right in front of NH. Like, I know she must have seen enough costume dramas in the real world to know how scandalous it would have been for her to pull such a move, in front if a prince no less!, is in those times. But she just doesn’t care. Which goes to show that, underneath the surface, she has built a level of comfort with NH, even if she won’t admit it.
This show is definitely going on my re-watch list.
Wow, after watching episode 14, it looks like there was some sort of misunderstanding between CGH and NH due to someone intercepting the message sent by carrier pigeon during the battle where CGH was caught.
It’s starting to look more and more like there’s someone who has been sowing discord between NH and CGH.
Episode 14. Yep, getting really tired of the FL slagging off on the ML so hard. Can we please advance the plot…
I am loving this show but I can see where viewer would get annoyed and frustrated about all that you listed.
As I watch FL’s attitude towards NH I remember that in her mind, the main script (the one she read, which is the only one she knows) events, like her falling in love with NH, will lead to an inevitable ending of her being killed off. So it makes total sense that she is holding on to dear life to her bias and prejudices against NH because if she doesn’t, it means death and, wore, being kept as a living corpse for her.
She is not privy to what we the audience are privy to but also, any variation of her giving NH the benefit of the doubt leads to her losing her losing her life so that helps me to cut her some slack.
I wonder how many more episodes I'm going to have to watch until the Song Yimeng realizes that Nan Heng is not…
Based on these recent two episodes, we’re getting close to seeing her realize that she’s been wrong about NH.
Right now, she’s still struggling with feelings of fear and contempt for NH (and with good reason since he judged and rejected her from the jump and tried to kill her multiple times) and empathy, compassion and understanding of NH.
NH made gains with Yimeng after the monologue he gave in the supply room about how in battle it was kill or be killed and in the palace it was having to face others who would sacrifice his life for power and control. Brava to Lin Yitong for her masterfully acting out Yimeng’s conflict and disbelief at the possibility that she may have gotten NH all wrong.
That final point he made about how he was only willing to do anything to stay alive may have been what finally broke through Yimeng’s pride and prejudice.
Because at the end of the day, Yimeng’s been experiencing the exact same thing that NH was desperately describing.
As she told LSL on the rooftop, she’s been so lonely and desperate to be understood and there was NH breaking down word for word her exact experiences and the struggle to stay alive in a world that doesn’t get her (CGH doesn’t get her, her father doesn’t get her and her maids, while supportive, simply humor her without really understanding the gravity of her situation). It looks like Yimeng was also starting to realize that NH was just as misunderstood.
Lin Shiulin may be the part of NH that understands Yimeng’s yearning to change things, but NH as royal is the part of NH that knows what it’s like to live the life in the present that she’s so desperate to change.
I suspect Yimeng will come to love both without realizing that the path she’s currently on is actually one that will lead her to loving the entirety of one man.
The scriptwriter of ADWD has written a complex, layered historical romance masked in playful comedy.
She is reminding viewers that we can’t see people as 2D and we can’t love in a 2D. superficial way, either (I.e. seeing someone as the “perfect/villainous” man or woman). There’s nuance/imperfection/the ability to misjudge and be prideful in any person/relationship and, unless you accept the good with the bad (excluding abuse, which is why NH has to show true growth and maturity before he can be a healthy ML worthy of our girl) you won’t actually be able to love or be loved
Y’all, I can’t with the trailer. It looks like Mu Dan and Jiang Chang are in for a world of suffering (as are we, the audience) and divorce and separation.
Thank goodness that their romance will be blooming before it all goes to hell, though.
I love Liu Yuning but he looks same in his every drama...
It’s interesting how two people watching the same show can have different perspectives. I actually think and appreciate how much more vicious and unapologetically murderous LYN plays NH vs the ML in TPoB. I mean. He was angry and vicious at times at the beginning of TPoB but here, the man ramped it up 10 notches and made the character of NH so unique and different from his other characters. It’s THE EYES, man.
But, of course, differences of opinion and all that.
Ep 10 and I'm puzzled. How is it possible that Chu Gui Hong can recognize the imposter isn't the real Li Shi Liu…
I’m starting that this is a script rule that the FL can’t get around- she can be smart about everything else but must be totally oblivious to the masked man being the ML in order to move the plot along (just like ML not being able to kill the FL).
for the people who say the FL is biased against the ML and she should be smarter yada yada. Dude literally tried…
THIS. I love the actor, Liu Yu Ning and his charismatic portrayal makes Nan Heng slightly likable, but our ML, up until ep 6 (last I watched) has only shown the FL his villanous side and keeps trying to murder and/or get her murdered. I’m going to need a couple of eps at least to start considering the ML a viable partner for our FL and he will have to do a lot of saving the FL to be redeemed enough for me to want their love era to begin.
The screenwriter is the one who also wrote “Story of Kunning Palace” so not surprised by how well this show is written.
Also, an 8.0 rating? This must be due to fan wars. For anyone who is considering whether or not to watch the show, the current rating does not accurately reflect the quality of this show. This is a hilarious, entertaining and intriguing show.
Barely on episode 1 but OMG the “we all die today!” and the swords from all 3 in the love triangle literally forming a triangle has me CACKLING!! 🤣🤣🤣 This is going to be a fun ride!
More than anything, I think it’ll be SYM’s embarrassment and hurt pride that will get in the way of forgiving LSL/NH quickly.
I’m still enjoying the show but had to roll my eyes at how Nan Heng was blindsided by the incense.
Song Yiting’s shamelessness and willingness to ruin her reputation and drag LSL down with her was something else! Especially after how friends have practically been calling out her sister as a town hussy.
CGH, though. In the original script it may have been NH, influenced by his villainous uncle who was the villain of the story but the story may have shifted to CGH turning villain with his mentor general whispering in his ear.
Anyway, onward to the big reveal tomorrow!
I watched the Kdrama version and loved it so had high hopes that this version would be just as good (or better).
And OMG, ep. 19 with NH’s mother beaming like an anime character at SYM and NH’s supposed love! And then the transition to SYM putting on a cheesy performance that results in NH laughing and telling her to “not act because [she’s] terrible at it.” Lol.
I think the chemistry between these two is better than with LSL (although I do appreciate that it provides a way for SYM to experience NH’s softer side, without her realizing it).
And LOL at SYM’s brazenness and total disregard for the norms of the times in the Ep 15 preview.
Homegirl just hiked up that skirt without shame to apply the ointment on her knee right in front of NH. Like, I know she must have seen enough costume dramas in the real world to know how scandalous it would have been for her to pull such a move, in front if a prince no less!, is in those times. But she just doesn’t care. Which goes to show that, underneath the surface, she has built a level of comfort with NH, even if she won’t admit it.
This show is definitely going on my re-watch list.
It’s starting to look more and more like there’s someone who has been sowing discord between NH and CGH.
I’m betting it’s the uncle.
As I watch FL’s attitude towards NH I remember that in her mind, the main script (the one she read, which is the only one she knows) events, like her falling in love with NH, will lead to an inevitable ending of her being killed off. So it makes total sense that she is holding on to dear life to her bias and prejudices against NH because if she doesn’t, it means death and, wore, being kept as a living corpse for her.
She is not privy to what we the audience are privy to but also, any variation of her giving NH the benefit of the doubt leads to her losing her losing her life so that helps me to cut her some slack.
Right now, she’s still struggling with feelings of fear and contempt for NH (and with good reason since he judged and rejected her from the jump and tried to kill her multiple times) and empathy, compassion and understanding of NH.
NH made gains with Yimeng after the monologue he gave in the supply room about how in battle it was kill or be killed and in the palace it was having to face others who would sacrifice his life for power and control. Brava to Lin Yitong for her masterfully acting out Yimeng’s conflict and disbelief at the possibility that she may have gotten NH all wrong.
That final point he made about how he was only willing to do anything to stay alive may have been what finally broke through Yimeng’s pride and prejudice.
Because at the end of the day, Yimeng’s been experiencing the exact same thing that NH was desperately describing.
As she told LSL on the rooftop, she’s been so lonely and desperate to be understood and there was NH breaking down word for word her exact experiences and the struggle to stay alive in a world that doesn’t get her (CGH doesn’t get her, her father doesn’t get her and her maids, while supportive, simply humor her without really understanding the gravity of her situation). It looks like Yimeng was also starting to realize that NH was just as misunderstood.
Lin Shiulin may be the part of NH that understands Yimeng’s yearning to change things, but NH as royal is the part of NH that knows what it’s like to live the life in the present that she’s so desperate to change.
I suspect Yimeng will come to love both without realizing that the path she’s currently on is actually one that will lead her to loving the entirety of one man.
The scriptwriter of ADWD has written a complex, layered historical romance masked in playful comedy.
She is reminding viewers that we can’t see people as 2D and we can’t love in a 2D. superficial way, either (I.e. seeing someone as the “perfect/villainous” man or woman). There’s nuance/imperfection/the ability to misjudge and be prideful in any person/relationship and, unless you accept the good with the bad (excluding abuse, which is why NH has to show true growth and maturity before he can be a healthy ML worthy of our girl) you won’t actually be able to love or be loved
This, folks, is truly an epic love story.
Thank goodness that their romance will be blooming before it all goes to hell, though.
But, of course, differences of opinion and all that.
Having said that, am LOVING this drama.
Also, an 8.0 rating? This must be due to fan wars. For anyone who is considering whether or not to watch the show, the current rating does not accurately reflect the quality of this show. This is a hilarious, entertaining and intriguing show.