In the novel, did he ever confess his love to her or maybe the other way round? Have they ever at least become a couple even in private? Idk what to expect, coz he seems no interest in dating even though he loves her. He should at least take a advice from the emperor, that even if he can't marry and he can still live together with a woman he loves.
I see. One and Only may not be that sweet, but Forever and Ever (modern sequel) will be very sweet and romantic. And, Bai Lu is the iQIYI's sweet on international brand ambassador. That's why they included it.
I'm confused with the comments below. so this is just a prequel of a main drama?
Nope. It was more modern-focused in the novel with only few flashbacks of the past (historical). But, in the drama, they decided to make two separate dramas, historical prequel (one and only) and modern sequel (forever and ever). Both dramas are main dramas on its own with connected storylines and same lead actors. They chose to make two separate dramas to pass c-drama censorship smoothly.
They chose to make two separate dramas to pass c-drama censorship smoothly.