Kai Xu Min

One of the rare extreme long drama that I got hooked from ep. 1. The story plot is really good. It's my first time to watch the entire cast except for 2FL Mi Shu whom I've seen in several historical dramas doing same roles as an Empress/concubine. FL did really nailed her role. The transition of romance is quite interesting, given FL was involved with 3 men. The children actors here were also cute and good. The 3 ML also did great with their roles. The only downside for me aside from this being too long. The romance definitely lack skinships and kisses. So, if you're into that like me, this ain't the drama for you. Totally zero kisses, that is if you consider kiss on the cheek a kiss. hehehe
Another thing is the ending. Totally unsatisfied with it. Like literally, she ended up with no one after being involved with the 3. I feel sad for Huang Xie's character here. I felt his character should be the one given more emphasis. and yeah, he's the one who truly deserve the FL. Though, I must say Dawang/Qin Emperor and Yu Qin are admirable themselves in their own ways. But Huang Xie, gave way enough for the FL yet he remained to be unrequitted till the end. And yeah, that ending having a Huang Xie doppleganger is quite a joke. Like come on, was that his son? though we all know he never loved anybody else but our FL.
The antagonists played their roles so well that just looking at their faces, you'll truly be irritated. There are few funny and cute moments that you get to enjoy in this drama. Not to mention FL's siblings are also commendable in their respective roles.
Overall, this is an interesting drama. I gave it an 8 for a good story plot. But not high enough because of not a satisfying ending and yes, the lack of skinships in romance.

Currently on ep. 8, I wonder how long will it take for FL to remember her past with the Emperor? It's like it's taking forever. Like Am sure 2ML wouldn't nodge to tell that she's got amnesia during childhood. I prefer their childhood relationship rather than FL's infatuation with 2ML.
So, the memory starts to sink in at ep.12. I feel sad for the ML. Like, on ep.15 and it's still unrequitted for him. It's my 2nd time to watch Hawick in a drama and his roles seem the same. Like it takes sometime for the FL to like him back. @16 I am starting to lose interest in this drama. It's going nowhere. Like c'mon, is this a 2ML drama? for 16 eps., still the ML is a loser on the FL's heart. Knowing 2ML didn't do anything for her.

Halfway thru. am starting to lose hope on this drama. It's just not making any sense. A very forgiving. patient and understanding Emperor. A very insensitive FL who didn't care about the Emperor's feelings at all and the audacity to ask favors from the Emperor whom she never cared about inspite of recalling her memories. I'm not sure what's likeable in this drama at all?

So, I completed the drama at this point. I had to forward scenes as it becomes more irritating till the end. They became an official couple at around ep.23 and just had their sweet moments for an ep. or 2. Which makes this drama a total slow burn. Not to mention too lacking of skinships and kisses.

For the characters, the ML/Emperor is the most likeable Emperor I believe I have encountered in the historical C dramaland. Being so loyal, forgiving, understanding and caring. On the other hand, the FL, I think is the most annoying FL I have ever encountered so far in Cdramaland. Inspite of the beautiful face, the character for me, is really not desirable. It's like she's trying to be righteous and unselfish but, her inner self is showing her ill intentions. Yes, truly indeed. she never loved the Emperor sincerely. It has always been 2ML that has more weight in her heart. Even in the latter part that she tried to protect the emperor in her own way but seem to be protecting her brother more than the other way around. The emperor is so pitiful in this drama. He deserves a better FL so to speak. I'm not a fan of Zang Bin Bin but his loyalty towards the FL is commendable in this aspect. FL's acting is still the same as I've seen her in Love 020. Very bland. For Hawick, I've seen hin in Sealed with A Kiss and he portrayed almost same role as a pitiful ML.

For the story plot itself, this is comparable to Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. But, on that drama it's the emperor who is unlikeable and the FL there is really admirable. Overall, I can only give this a 6.5. generous enough for the emperor. This is quite overrated for a sad ending drama.

After completing S2, which do I prefer? TBH, I'm not a fan of Bo Ah but, it's still S1 that I prefer. One main reason is the romance and the story plot itself. S1 is mainly all about our ML. I really liked how he lost and managed to get back the love he lost back then. And yeah, I was crying a river when we lost Rang on the last Season. I love the intimacy of the romance back then as well.
For season 2, it seems the writer intended to make the story a bit lighter this time. Tried to make the ML funny but not really. The supporting cast did made me laugh in a few scenes. So, S2 is more of Rang's story. this time he found love himself though I thought it would still be Eun Hoo or should I say, Yoori on S1. Just got a little lost midway with so many villains to tackle by, compared to S1 that it was focused on the Imoogi and yeah, I just find the scenes more intense back then.
Another thing that I didn't like much about S2. The fight scenes are way too stretched out. Specially the zombies part and even in the finale where the scene Jia Yoo and the mermaid needed to be saved was so stretched that I have to forward it. Not to mention the scenes on the ghost thing and the mercenaries are too stretched too.
The only thing I like in S2 is the friendship of the 3 ML towards the end. The relationship of the 3 during the 11eps is honestly a mess. So, the OG revived mountain God was just introduced here to give way for the final S3 of this Trilogy. Obviously, he would be the anticipated villain for S3. Will be missing Rang as I heard he won't be joining S3.
Overall, it's a decent watch. If you're into fight scenes and zombies, this S2 is for you. I would still recommend for viewers to watch S1 to understand the correlation of the story, It's an 8.5 for me.

So, I tried my best to understand what's this all about. It is not simply a problem of marriage or a craving for desire. But, what I saw is a woman trying to live her best in her everyday life inspite of not receiving real care and love from the people surrounding her. I feel sad for her character, that the mother who should fill in the genuine love and care for her gave her the opposite. Such a narrow minded mother who doesn't deserve to be a mother at all. Then a husband who only thinks about himself. Then the guys who never really loved her and just used her to meet their desires.

This would have a great potential if there was a character development among the characters. That there should be at least one person who genuinely love her towards the end. Well, it's a Jdrama afterall. Rarely to see a happy satisfying ending. It's a 5 for me.

I feel you on this. 😁

I have same thoughts. Of course, who wouldn't want fair justice. I just find the story plot poorly written in this aspect.

I just completed the drama. This could have a great potential, but felt lost its touch towards the last 4 episodes. I'm quite disappointed how Song Chen have been easily forgiven. He maybe just 10 yrs old when the accident happened, still it brought great trauma for both families. The extent of the damage was too great that he should have at least suffered from his mistakes. There was never even been a formal apology done to LuEntong's Family afterall, it was a grave mistake done by Song Chen and even ML's Father turned a blind eye about it after all these years and he should be partly to blame on the rift that happened between the families. Also the audacity by Song Chen just to relay his apologies to Entong thru Yunxin. I just find all of these foul and poorly done.
The ending was kinda forced for me. Like I said, there should have been a formal talk that transpired between both families after it was proven that it was Chen's fault and yet, it seems they just let it as if nothing has happened.
I can only give this a 7 for the good chemistry of the leads. Such a wasted potential for me.

The leads have good chemistry. I just don't like the FL. I'm just here for the ML and kids.

You're welcome. Enjoy watching! 😊

I just completed the drama. Had a good start, but kinda felt weak midway towards the end. But the main reason to get hooked with this drama are the kids. You'll just really love them all throughout. And yes, Xie Bin Bin is such an eyecandy too. Who wouldn't be mesmerized with this cute tall guy. Not to mention his great character as Hao Yu.Like I said, I was never a fan of the FL so I'll skip on her. Another stand out for me here is Luo Qi. I was already expecting her transformation, like her trope is nothing new in the Cdrama world. I just can't help to notice that everytime I look at her, she reminds me of Bai Lu a lot. She kinda resembles her.
The ending is just okay for me. nothing really special but still happy. Am glad that the Grandpa was able to recover from sickness. Like, they didn't follow the usual trope of either a sick grandparent shall pass. Not a fan of the SC, but they had a good romantic story of their own to say the least. I was kinda looking forward on Luo Qi and He Qing team up, but there's not enough time for their story I guess. I felt sad for Hao Yu's brother fate. And for Si Tian, whom I think never bothered to care for her sister at all but just so much love for herself. I felt sad too for Si Le's parents on adopting such an ingrate child.
Overall, this is a decent watch. I gave this an 8 for the kids and Xie bin bin 😁

Probably. I guess, another reason is that the characters she portrays always tends to be pathetic towards the end. I just hate that her roles always blows things out of proportion. Like, I'm in ep. 26 right now and she did it again, just like in her previous dramas.

I have to agree also with Seven. She did great in Go Ahead also in the Sword and The Brocade, but am just not a fan of her too. Not to mention, she literally looked like a kid when she portrayed of a bit romance role in Evernight.

Oh, I don't remember the exact ep. as I've seen this 2 months have passed. But, it's a good drama for a short mini series. You may check it out.

Never been a fan of the FL. I just don't like her in every drama she played. Seen her in Dine With Love and Fairyland Lovers. I guess, her looks seem to fit for a supporting role and not for FL. But, just like the mentioned dramas, I have to endure her face because I like the ML in this drama. I liked him from Party A who lives Beside Me. I think I like his role better here. Aside from him. The kids are simply so smart and adorable. Still on ep. 13. I kinda liked the fast paced romance. And loved the supporting parents and grandpa of the MC. Not much interested on the SC.

I would think of YH as Wanda in Avengers and TY can be Thor since he has the dragon fang sword while thor has his hammer. And yeah, why not BXS can be Dr. Strange given the robe?!!!! 😁😂

I noticed that too. 😆

Finally completed the drama. My thoughts on this remains the same. Leads chemistry gave much of a sibling love rather than a romantic vibe. The MC, of course, is very much likeable. The acting though is still a bit bland. It didn't caught my emotions on scenes which supposedly have led me to tears but did not. But, I have to commend the villain actors. Great acting, specially Suying. I just find it odd that Suying, Su'er and Xuelin do really look alike. I sometimes confuse them who's who.
I basically sticked to the end just to find who'll defeat who. Sadly, it was merely a human who defeated Suying and not any powerful entity which only shows she's really more powerful than the dragon king. And for the dark phantom, surprisingly, it was the FL who defeated him and not our dragon king. It's just a questionable thought of making the Dragon King so powerful, yet, wasn't really able to defeat any of the villains.
Anyways, the ending just gave me an Avengers Chinese version vibe. It's like Thanos snapping his fingers to spread out chaos all over the world.
Overall, this is just an okay drama for me. But for Xianxia, still, Ancient Love Poetry, Love Between Fairy and Devil and The Starry Love won my heart.
For a romance enthusiast, I wouldn't recommend this honestly. But, if you simply just want to be entertained with eyecandy leads, this is an okay drama to watch. One last thing, I have to commend the CGI for this drama is really exemplary.

I haven't finished the drama yet, but I must agree in all of these. I do share same thoughts specially on the romance and the filler side stories. It really felt unnecessary.

@ep. 30. I'm really struggling with this drama, honestly speaking. I like Neo Huo, FL is also likeable in this drama. Just like any other Xianxia dramas. Full of betrayals. I was kinda hoping for the romance to kick in after the ML got together at ep.27. But, I'm just not feeling it. All I see is a couple with so much care for each other that feels like platonic and not romantic love. I guess the lack of skinships and romantic scenes makes this too bland for me. I felt the romantic vibe more on LBFAD than here. Will try my best to hold on till the end, I just wanted to see how Suying will be defeated. Great acting by her by the way. Like by just seeing her face makes me mad. hehehe I'm just wondrin' how she was able to get all these power that she became more powerful than a Dragon King? For just a mere Taoist member and not even a "real" leader became this powerful. And yeah, except for the FL, I find the women in this drama so pathetic in love. Like they do all the desperate moves just to get the love of their lives. Good thing the FL has her pride intact.

@ep. 21 I'm really liking FL's character. Atta girl! Like, you've been rejected, you've been stabbed physically and emotionally. Your heart has been taken away literally and emotionally. Don't give in too easily! 😁😂