Lilybilly

Anyone else besides me, start Returning Pearl just bc of the 2ML? 🙋‍♀️

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I wondered the same exact thing... If you scroll down and look for posts by @PeachBlossomGoddess, @AleksandraSucur, @Salwa Nice and others- there were some wonderful lengthy discussions on this exact topic 👍

I have seen a lot of really great actors, land a lot of really great dramatic roles, but the subtle comedy bits that CX executes here as well- is a usually rare and deadly combo! 👏👏👏

This is an EPIC historical drama focused on the ML's growth with “some” romance (but definitely enough to make you enjoy watching if you are primarily geared towards romance dramas- which I am). 👍

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It popped up on my YT homepage, after watching the one you shared from the same channel 😜

This is a must see 10 min BTS clip on locations 🗺️ chosen and music score 🎶 selection. Truly felt like watching a BTS from a high budget film 🎥 . https://youtu.be/SJrbBpmCbcA https://youtu.be/SJrbBpmCbcA

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Legend of the Magnate is perfect ♥️ if you desire EPIC historical dramas with “some” romance (but definitely enough to make you enjoy watching if you are primarily geared towards romance dramas,- which I def am). The MDL postings have been especially lively and I have enjoyed learning about that time in China’s history. The directing, costumes, attention to detail, acting, writing, dialogue and story progression have all been exceptional 👍

"More anti-Manchu than anything else" Just noticed that this is why General Li's hairstyling is different! Duh! 🤦‍♀️Just made that connection- thx PBG!

Glad to know that I wasn't the only one getting that questionable vibe from the novel. Gotta admit, I DO love my romances straightforward at the end and thriller/detective dramas as complicated, twisty and complex as can be... 😅😅😅

From the part I skimmed in the later part of the novel, there is a surprise stirring Gu feels when he finds out that BY is pregnant with the general's child. So first love indeed is still very powerful. I am also curious to know from full length novel readers, ML's true feelings for Chang Yu'Er. Because I couldn't easily tell from what I skimmed... Somehow in the drama I think they will end it with having the ML be solidly in love with Yu'Er.

I only skimmed the end parts of the novel, but from the parts I read- their love is definitely portrayed as being genuine

Wow- Thank you all for the great responses ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you posting the literal translation ❤️❤️❤️ and Brilliant Point! "A scholar would know that 君子 can mean a missing husband, lover, friend, a spiritual guide or a wise leader or master. Gu Pingyuan hears what she is saying and for the second time, his only answer is silence." Gu the scholar would def know her intent with this poem selection. Loved how the director/CX ended the scene with silence combined with the misting of his eyes. 👍

Ep 12: Timestamp 3:57. If any native speakers can please take the time to translate the poem "Gloomy Winds and Rain; roosters crow without cease. Having met you, my dear. I couldn't rejoice more" if the English sub-titles didn't do it justice. I would appreciate it. Thx! 🤗🤗🤗

Now THIS is the Julia Xiang who killed it in LOTDT. Glad TWD was just a blip… 👍

I am a bit behind... but the Kang Family bidding scene in ep 9 was superbly acted and directed. The comedy element was chef's kiss! 😅😅😅

Perfect! Then the Taiping Rebellion ended 1864, so I’m good to go with where we are at👍 thanks for taking the time to explain 🤗