In the novel's frame story, a sentient Stone, left over when the goddess Nüwa mended the heaven aeons ago, wants to enjoy the pleasures of the "red dust" (the mundane world). The Stone begs a Taoist priest and a Buddhist monk to take it with them to see the world. The Stone, along with a companion (in Cheng-Gao versions they are merged into the same character), is then given a chance to learn from human existence, and enters the mortal realm. In the Cheng-Gao versions, he is reborn as Jia Baoyu ("Precious Jade") – thus "The Story of the Stone".
The novel provides a detailed, episodic record of life in the two branches of the wealthy, aristocratic Jia (賈) clan—the Rongguo House (榮國府) and the Ningguo House (寧國府)—who reside in large, adjacent family compounds in the capital. The capital, however, is not named, and the first chapter insists that the dynasty is indeterminate.[16] The ancestors of the two families were made Chinese nobility and given imperial titles, and as the novel begins the houses are two of the most illustrious families in the city. One of the Jia daughters is made a Royal Consort, and to suitably receive her, the family constructs the Daguanyuan, a lush landscaped garden, the setting for much of subsequent action. The novel describes the Jias' wealth and influence in great naturalistic detail, and charts the Jias' fall from the height of their prestige, following some thirty main characters and over four hundred minor ones.
As the carefree adolescent male heir of the family, Baoyu in this life has a special bond with his sickly cousin Lin Daiyu, who shares his love of music and poetry. Baoyu, however, is predestined to marry another cousin, Xue Baochai, whose grace and intelligence exemplify an ideal woman, but with whom he lacks an emotional connection. The romantic rivalry and friendship among the three characters against the backdrop of the family's declining fortunes form the central story.
episode 5 …The background music when they talk is too loud. Dang. Another poor post-production team. Sound effects and music are distracting and not that good. Makeup looks excessive. I'm not impressed. FL voice, regardless if it is her own or not, is annoying. Otherwise, Actors are decent in general. So far, so good, still not dropping.
Average so far. I have only watched two episodes and while there seems to be a good mystery, the FL is annoying…
Oh? But regardless of age, a 30 should be at the pic of a sexu mature woman, not playing dumb childishly.. Anyway. I don't do childish actresses. I much prefer sassy, independent sexy women. Sadly, many directors love these actings, and sure enough, there is an audience for them. Each their own tastes. Not mine
Ignore my previous comment but it's definitely worth watching. It's one of the best cdramas to ever exist if you…
This TV drama was supposed to have a second season. Like many first seasons, the director and production team chose to end the first season with a fake sad or bittersweet epilogue to keep the fanbase on their toes and motivated to watch the second season. It is a common marketing trick. It just sucks when the second season never shows up. Especially when season 1 is a hit. And unfortunately, season 2 never materialized with Princess Agents, leaving fans, including myself, extremely disappointed and frustrated. However, as a huge fan, I read comments and forums and discovered that an unofficial English-translated novel was available online. This provided me with full closure for the story and more. The novel consists of 292 chapters and is worth reading. Even though some translations are not great, it's still way better than ending on a bitter note.
Rumors say that season 2 may happen. However, it is a rumor. I hope so, but I have little hope of seeing the same cast if this is true. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
It's easier to read about JOL than to watch it. The author lost me at '46 episodes'. As much as I love and prefer…
I highly recommend reading the Mao Ni JOL novel. Despite its 746 chapters, the story is truly captivating. It's important to note that season 2 of the adaptation is only loosely based on the novel and has a significantly different storyline, while season 1 stays closer to the original. Due to budget constraints and censorship, creating a faithful adaptation of the JOL novel is simply not feasible. Both the novel and the adaptations have their own appeal and cater to different fans. Personally, I prefer books, but I also enjoy watching dramas and anime, particularly appreciating the caliber of the actors in JOL.
Ruoruo's mother died protecting Ye Qingmei. She disguised herself as Ye Qingmei and also disguised her newborn…
She was a close friend of Ye Qingmei and part of her entourage when Ye Qingmei gave birth. Keep in mind that Ye Qingmei was the most powerful woman in the empire and the Emperor's favorite.
Why was Fan Jian chosen to be Fan Xian's father. And are Fan Xian, Fan Ruo Ruo, and Fan Si Zhe all supposed to…
Ruoruo's mother died protecting Ye Qingmei. She disguised herself as Ye Qingmei and also disguised her newborn as Fan Xian. She was the true wife of Fan Jian. Ultimately, Ye Qingmei died a few hours after she gave birth to Fan Xian, but Fan Xian was saved. Fan Xian's mother is Ye Qingmei, and Fanzhe's mother is the concubine. However, Fan Xian's father is not Fan Jian. Fan Jian is a childhood friend of the emperor. He and Chen Pingping know that Fan Xian is the son of the emperor. They were very young when they first met Ye Qingmei. Ultimately, Ye Qingmei helped the prince to become emperor and became his mistress (she refused to marry him or become his concubine). Chen Pingping was not fit to be his father. He was already the director. However, he became his #1 protector behind the scenes. Fan Jian was the logical choice, although Fan Xian was “raised” up to 16 years old by Fan Jian's mother. Keep in mind that Fan Xian was transmigrated into a baby with the mind of a 25 years old, so he raised himself. Chen Pingping sent Jie, the poison master, to test his intelligence. Once confirmed, he became his successor/heir.
The drama gives you a very short and sometimes different version. We may never know who the mother of who and why Ruoruo's mother died. But this is the novel version.
ML is deaf but his eyes are never on the lips , and when his guard speaks behind his back, he turns immediatelyto answer him. FL is no better playing a dumb childish character. No chemistry. Standoffish kisses. Cliches all around. The concept is great. Everything else is bad.
The novel and the drama are often quite different. Even season 1 and season 2 have major differences in production and script, despite having the same scriptwriter. They had different producers and a different director. In my honest opinion, season 1 was exceptional vs season 2 disappointing (I cannot move forward the multiple yodeling sounds/music and 3 years old jokes). . I anticipate that JOL 3 will be less grand than the novel due to budget constraints. It's important to note that the novel spans 7 volumes and consists of 746 chapters, filled with numerous characters and events.
As a result, nobody really knows what to expect from JOL 3, only the big lines started in season 2. However, it's reasonable to expect the antagonists to be defeated and for the protagonists to have a happy ending. Presumably, there will be many martial fights, battles, and deaths.
I thoroughly enjoyed the performances of all the actors and actresses, and I am eagerly anticipating what JOL 3 will bring.
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The novel provides a detailed, episodic record of life in the two branches of the wealthy, aristocratic Jia (賈) clan—the Rongguo House (榮國府) and the Ningguo House (寧國府)—who reside in large, adjacent family compounds in the capital. The capital, however, is not named, and the first chapter insists that the dynasty is indeterminate.[16] The ancestors of the two families were made Chinese nobility and given imperial titles, and as the novel begins the houses are two of the most illustrious families in the city. One of the Jia daughters is made a Royal Consort, and to suitably receive her, the family constructs the Daguanyuan, a lush landscaped garden, the setting for much of subsequent action. The novel describes the Jias' wealth and influence in great naturalistic detail, and charts the Jias' fall from the height of their prestige, following some thirty main characters and over four hundred minor ones.
As the carefree adolescent male heir of the family, Baoyu in this life has a special bond with his sickly cousin Lin Daiyu, who shares his love of music and poetry. Baoyu, however, is predestined to marry another cousin, Xue Baochai, whose grace and intelligence exemplify an ideal woman, but with whom he lacks an emotional connection. The romantic rivalry and friendship among the three characters against the backdrop of the family's declining fortunes form the central story.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_of_the_Red_Chamber
Dang. Another poor post-production team. Sound effects and music are distracting and not that good. Makeup looks excessive. I'm not impressed. FL voice, regardless if it is her own or not, is annoying. Otherwise, Actors are decent in general.
So far, so good, still not dropping.
Rumors say that season 2 may happen. However, it is a rumor. I hope so, but I have little hope of seeing the same cast if this is true. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
The drama gives you a very short and sometimes different version. We may never know who the mother of who and why Ruoruo's mother died. But this is the novel version.
The novel and the drama are often quite different. Even season 1 and season 2 have major differences in production and script, despite having the same scriptwriter. They had different producers and a different director. In my honest opinion, season 1 was exceptional vs season 2 disappointing (I cannot move forward the multiple yodeling sounds/music and 3 years old jokes). . I anticipate that JOL 3 will be less grand than the novel due to budget constraints. It's important to note that the novel spans 7 volumes and consists of 746 chapters, filled with numerous characters and events.
As a result, nobody really knows what to expect from JOL 3, only the big lines started in season 2. However, it's reasonable to expect the antagonists to be defeated and for the protagonists to have a happy ending. Presumably, there will be many martial fights, battles, and deaths.
I thoroughly enjoyed the performances of all the actors and actresses, and I am eagerly anticipating what JOL 3 will bring.