Jewels Wyn

Hah seriously! She was cute when she said she would reject him anyways just to see his angry face…love the humor in all the angst

Yes, love their small interaction and how Lusi is able to convey so much with the smallest micro expression…at the end her blink and movement made me think that she was thinking about not just her childhood at the sect but her puzzling out how to share with him her princess identity.

Then the comforting hand hold gave me chills…like major foreshadowing of bad things coming to the sect.

😭😭😭 next week is the end. Nooooo they/we/I need so many more

Funny thing is…when I saw this scene I couldn’t stop thinking that yup! This is the norm…Lusi does this every day

Yup…I’m predicting 3 as well. Of which we will see 2 tomorrow. Ep 31 the “confession” kiss. Ep 32 the lip touch when she is gravely injured. And of course the wedding.

In the novel, BFHF abdicated and became commoners. HC united all and became emperor.

I haven’t watched it myself but I heard she played an evil role in Untouchable Lovers

I have had to force myself to separate the novel vs the drama to truly and fairly enjoy the drama.

The novel is a good narrative that makes you think and does a beautiful job of painting the character, the world and the conflicts of human.
But the novel is the novel and the drama is the drama.

With that distinction, I must say that I really am having a blast with the drama. It has completely captivated me..the visual, the humor, the sweetness and the underlining tension…it is just the perfect mix. I need more! ;)

Lusi doing all the stunts With Eng subs
https://youtu.be/2cGSVjFUcJw
https://youtu.be/ydnEQsESEF8

If you are asking about Han Pu, no he doesn’t in the novel and in the drama I’m guessing not because there is a 16 yr old actor tagged as young Han Pu…so time skip later

Han Pu?

Protection for their romance ;)
So his next confession doesn’t fail
Ward off those who try to woo her away
Oi….Our BFX is just too much of a troublemaker

Actors need to say the exact line perfectly for it to be a good take. This ensures cleaner dubbing.
Cute example: https://youtu.be/0VM1Jg-kzIA

If you are interested in who is dubbed: https://wiki.d-addicts.com/Who_Rules_The_World

Lusi is dubbed by the same actress who dubbed her in The Long Ballad. And luckily sounds roughly 70% like her.

Hmm sorry but the novel has very little romance and more politics. The drama has done a great job giving more little sweet daily exchanges, unofficial “dates” and straight out HFX chasing and trying to confess to BFX so early and multiple times to BFX.
However these sweet moments are also the same ones many people are complaining about saying that it does not move the story along.
You just cannot please everyone :/

BFX’s master knows. I’m not sure Langhua knows…would need to validate the audio vs English translation. Last time translation was off for Juirong calling her Xiyun when he actually said martial sister.
Another super misleading translation was when BFHX disguised as siblings but audio was more like owner-maidservant relationship

Yes yes and yes!
I cannot hold myself back anymore…I became a fan of Zhao Lusi after Dating in the Kitchen and then ROTAR for how cute and funny she was.

And in the Long Ballad she surprised me…I was so scared to watch it and kept putting it off as I dislike weak and always crying girls. But she did such a stellar job that I fast forwarded just to watch the HaoYan scenes. Her portrayal of the role was the highlight of the drama for me. I was so impressed with her acting…showing such a different side…restraint, poise, elegance, tears at everything and then growth and gentle but determined internal strength. IMO she didn’t over act what could be a very annoying role or easily overlooked role. She does not possess the exotic or classic beauty. But her charm and inner beauty shines through in all that she does. And inner beauty is so much more appealing for me.

Now with WRTW, love her demeanor and very natural portrayal of a smart, strong and kind heroine. However the thing that has me ranting with praise is her micro expression. She already does a great job of expressing with her eyes but this time she takes it to another level with micro micro movements…ie the small eyebrow twitch when HFX told her to sleep in his room when they were pretending to be a married couple and then her slight facial change when HFX barged into the parlor to drag her back. There were many other instances like this where I wish the camera could focus and slow down a bit for us to appreciate it as they are so micro it is easy to miss

Ok enough of my rabbling…in closing…loving Lusi’s acting and continuous improvement. Looking forward to her future performances. Wishing more and more will come to appreciate her

Hehe yup…I read the novel and now I’m dying…love seeing snippets from the novel and movement of the plot…I need all the eps now…if fast track is still around I would be calling in sick to binge and then rewatch binge 😅

😰 scared and excited…her dad, her brother…her injury…need to prepare tissue. And how will they play the angst/politically difference between FLX vs queen FXY

Agreed! I applaud this change in the drama as the novel didn’t have much a clear villain throughout the story. It is easier to follow for a drama audience.
Whereas the novel was really driven by 2 powerful and smart characters who wanted to unite the nation assuming their way is what is best for the whole. But I guess this is more true to human nature and historical events.

It has been awhile since I read the novel but if I remember correctly:

In the novel, HCR asks BFX to pose as her to weed away some of the suitors. There is a beautiful scene of BFX playing the zither that I hope they show in the drama cuz we all know that Lusi plays the zither beautifully.

Also in the novel, HFX was heavily advised to proceed in a marriage of convenience with HCR. But at the last moment as he is about to win he admits to himself that he is unwilling to be with anyone but BFX and bows out. This is very different from the drama where HFX has been avidly pursuing BFX.

HC confession is in the novel but differs as he said he couldn’t commit to just one person as emperor. That part of the preview surprised me. As you may have guessed, this doesn’t fly with BFX who is deeply sedimental and idealistic with one and only love for life. She doesn’t even make this concession for HFX. Rather be apart than lonely and torn together.

At this time in the novel, BFX has not revealed her other identity. But that all changes as news of her father’s sickness comes shortly after this scene and all the epic moments comes rolling in.

Sorry today’s eps and preview got me too excited so I’m rambling and giving away too much spoilers. Sorry!

Side note…loving how the drama is starting to show the more complex side of BFX as FXY. But gahhhhh the undefeated calvary unit was hers in the novel!!! 😤