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I like the chemistry too! Even now in the beginning stages, it’s really cute how they interact. I really can’t wait for it to turn into love proper.

The show has been cut to pieces to pass the censorship trial. They cut ten episodes. I think nearly all of the first run of Yebei is gone and the first episode reflects that. Episode 2 is much better and the show so far has been getting better with each episode.

For some reason, PXR dramas get a lot of complaints in the beginning. Not really sure why😅. Hopefully it will calm down.

No, it was originally 35 or 36 episodes but was cut to 25 to pass the censorship trial. There is a chance if there’s enough popularity they may add episodes or scenes like GMP or JJL but I don’t think that will happen with this drama.

I never thought about that aspect. Do you think that’s why he’s searching for the Mirror of Youth? The implication for A’Rui seems to be that she’s dead or missing. Ye Zi learning about her death is supposed to be a major plot point. I have a feeling she finds out when Yi Wuyou shows up.

It’s because it had to be severely edited to pass the censorship review.

Watched up to episode 5 and I’m really liking the story so far. Hope Ye Lingshuang continues to be smart, daring, and brave.

It’s from Shining Just For You. It’s from the trailer. PXR’s empress looks are really amazing. There’s one with a beaded chain that is xianxia perfection.

I think PXR is very lucky too. FSF is older but he’s handsome and his acting suits the character perfectly. He is a respected actor with a name so for PXR to be a non class actress invited to play opposite is an honour for her and also a recognition of her skills. As for the gap, it’s not a big gap that will ruin a scene or make it awkward. It’s just more you can tell FSF is a more experienced actor. They still go toe to toe and play off each other well, and most of FSF fans seem to be satisfied with her acting so I’d say she’s doing an alright job.

I’m so glad about the lack of filters tho😅 GMP and JJL basically filtered PXR to death, to the point where people say she can’t look good without them…so if they’re complaining about a lack of filters but also say she’s good looking, I’ll take that.😂

If Peng Xiao Ran is on the scene, there’s going to be angst😂😭😂

I’m wondering if some of the editing wasn’t done by the original party but by Youku. I know they do cut stuff, sometimes without regard for the storytelling. It’s just some scenes are super well shot and transitioned while some look like they’ve been hacked with a butter knife.

I feel like this is a drama that requires you to completely ignore Weibo. There’s just too many pre-conceived notions of what actors and actresses can do, too many blood sucking parties that are rubbing the interest in this drama so they can stay relevant, and so much obvious anti-fan rhetoric.

I recommend it. The female lead is awesome and has a lot of personality. The first episode has to get through a lot so is a bit awkward but after that the drama seems to be getting better and better.

Haha,
I feel like he had ample chance to run while Yu Xiuming and Ye Zi were flirting.😂

I think it’s a pentagon now but I’m still here for all the mess 😅.

I also think FSF and PXR have chemistry!!! In the first episode, they look so good visually because he just looks so big and strong against PXR and that’s a dynamic I can eat to death. I also like that Yu Xiuming encourages Ye Lingshuang from the first time he meets her. I really like characters who are ruthless to the rest of the world but are devoted and treat their love well.

IMMA NEED CDRAMA DIRECTORS TO CARE ABOUT THE FIRST EPISODE PLEASE!!! 😭😭😭
Thank goodness everything seems to get sooooo much better after the first episode. By the third episode, the show starts feeling pretty solid which is a big change from the usual first ten episodes you can skip rule a lot of other Cdramas have.
(even the classics)
After three episodes, I love Ye Zi even more. Loved seeing her defend another woman and then using her brains to get out of the situation alive. The scenes when she’s trying to impress her boss are also cute.
FSF grows on me more and more. I swear he gets more and more handsome with each episode 😭

Does anyone else feel like the filters are different depending on the platform?

After watching the first episode, I have a lot of thoughts but I’ll definitely be watching this until the end. It really feels like a miracle for this show to be airing so I won’t judge on plot, post production or pacing because what’s airing wasn’t the original vision. I’ll be focusing on the characters and costuming which I think are pretty good even though the scenery in Yebei is hit or miss (I read a rumor that apparently the crew wanted to film on a real site but Covid prevented them.) That said, I like that we aren’t being beaten to death by filters. You can see details
I really like Ye Lingshuang so much. She’s independent, rebellious, brave, and caring. She’s really first in my heart now out of PXR’s characters. I also like Yu Xiuming. I thought he looked pretty decent. The differences in physique add to his charm and the interplay between the two characters is cute.