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Me too. Like the original book has a terrible plot (the drama is way better) but Cang and Xiao Huan are really good characters and have a really good dynamic. I don’t know if the drama will have it but I really hope they have the arrow scene and the scene under the tree where they re-introduce themselves.

The actual novel isn’t that similar other than the master part. I don’t think this show is that similar either but gets equated with GMP because of the actress and red flag ML. The hidden identity storyline has a different motivation. The master part has a different motivation. The main characters even feel different, though the FL uses the same voice actress.

It seems a lot of the new shows have warp speed intros because they’re afraid of losing viewers. They’re competing with the pacing of short dramas I guess.

And you’re a well known hater. Why are you in my thread…? Guess the block button isn’t working hard enough…

True which is why I always treasure the carefree period of these types of characters. The “growing up” that people demand often has steep costs for this type of FL.

The setting might be off because not all of it was filmed on location but indoors with green screen and then the background added in. And for camera work, there’s two directors. I feel like one is definitely better than the other at shooting people but I don’t which one that is.

She is so pretty. I’m glad they reduced the filter on her. I think it makes her looks stand out more. Plus one of the directors is really good at filming her. The scene when she wakes up from her dream in episode 4 is super beautiful.

Yeah, I like character development too. And one of the biggest highlights of the book was watching Cangcang and Xiao Huan learn how to build a relationship despite the cruel environment of the court.

Yup. It’s also honestly wild that people think the FL should get married when she doesn’t want to just because the ML wants to.

Right? And it’s obvious that her family is going through great lengths to keep things from her too.

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After watching all 4 episodes, I like it. I think it has a good mix of everything- romance, martial arts, tragedy, politics, and humor- without taking itself too seriously or becoming muddled up. It’s a soap opera so I don’t expect Oscar level work.

I also think it’s really easy to see the differences in style between the directors. Once the story returns to the palace is probably one of the best scenes for this. It feels completely different in visuals and tone from the jianghu.

I like the whole cast so far. PXR and RJL play really well off each other as RJL has domineering energy while Xiao Ran has a defiant energy.

It’s so annoying. Like let these girls live😭

There’s really something wrong when people can shrug off a man forcing someone into marriage and gifting severed fingers but don’t hesitate to criticise a women for being “naive”.

It’s such a vibe wrecker.

Yeah, I think people don’t realise the characters are in their late teens and may still have growing up to do. I think she will start questioning things eventually.

Yeah MDL seems to really like Mary Sue type characters and really seems to hate growth type heroines.

I don’t know. The novel is a happy ending but I don’t know how the drama will end.

There are two directors. I believe the jianghu part is different from the palace.

Say it louder for those in the back. Cang Cang isn’t stupid in the novel either. She’s just hot tempered.