This is so much better than the other sloppy version. The FL actually feels like a mature adult in this one, partly because of her outfits and styling. The other version made her seem more teenager-ish. I also like that this version dives deeper into the backstory and explores things the previous versions never really did.
Why does everyone talk so slowly? 😂 Every scene feels like it takes forever. Are they intentionally dragging out the scenes?
The pacing honestly got so slow that I could only give it an average rating. I was bored through most of it, but somehow I still managed to finish it... 😏🤪
Good story. I started watching it because of Wang Dao Tie and Zhao Jia—they're both solid actors. Unfortunately, it didn't excite me as much as I expected. The performances were good, but the story just didn't fully grab my attention.
Slightly boring... I still prefer Hai Tang Chun Ling (2025) version. 😏
This emperor is kind of useless, and honestly, he sometimes gives off the vibe of a male escort... lol. A maid made a mistake and somehow ended up being promoted to a concubine by the empress—and yet he still slept with her? Huh? 😭
What’s even more frustrating is that he never seems to conduct a proper investigation like a responsible emperor should. Instead, he just relies on whatever his empress or concubines tell him, as if he can’t think or make decisions for himself. 😂
Having a more seasoned actor can really elevate a familiar trope. Even if it's the same plot, it feels more refined, and the drama doesn't come off as cheap or overly ridiculous. 😅
I became a fan of Chen Si through social media reels, but I never watched any of his dramas because I don't usually watch modern vertical dramas. This is my very first Chen Si drama, and I absolutely love it! 🥰
I get where the prince was coming from, but him making her sign the indenture was a major turn-off for me. She didn’t really have a choice since it was tied to both her revenge plan and her safety, which made it feel pretty coercive. Then they eventually move past it...That shift in development just didn’t fully land for me.
Overall, It was just okay for me, but it leaned too heavily on dialogue. There was a lot of talking and the family constantly slandering her (basically spreading false narratives and blaming her), and while the FL did fight back with sharp comebacks, I kept wishing she’d do more than just verbally defend herself.
For a 2.5-hour runtime, I wanted a bit more action or decisive payback instead of mostly deflections.
The prince was also a bit of a wasted opportunity — he had minimal screen time, which ironically made the focus more on the FL, but it still left me slightly disappointed overall 😂
I usually skip this kind of over-exaggerated drama, but somehow I ended up finishing it… I must’ve been bored, lol.
I’ve never seen a second female lead (2FL) this annoying and delusional—and honestly, she nailed it. The actress is basically made for these kinds of roles; I’ve caught her in similar characters before.
But seriously, the amount of domestic violence they managed to cram into just 2.5 hours was wild. 💀 I don’t even know what I just watched.
I don’t usually watch Thai movies or dramas, but somehow I came across this clip on my social app a long time ago. I don’t even know how I recognized the characters from the poster, but the boat scene just popped into my head when I saw them… this scene is so funny 🤣🤣🤣
First-time watchers: the link below is a spoiler⚠️ PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!
Why does everyone talk so slowly? 😂 Every scene feels like it takes forever. Are they intentionally dragging out the scenes?
The pacing honestly got so slow that I could only give it an average rating. I was bored through most of it, but somehow I still managed to finish it... 😏🤪
This emperor is kind of useless, and honestly, he sometimes gives off the vibe of a male escort... lol. A maid made a mistake and somehow ended up being promoted to a concubine by the empress—and yet he still slept with her? Huh? 😭
What’s even more frustrating is that he never seems to conduct a proper investigation like a responsible emperor should. Instead, he just relies on whatever his empress or concubines tell him, as if he can’t think or make decisions for himself. 😂
Drama info - https://2025.chinesemov.com/tv/2025/Try-Your-Best-to-Save-My-Love
Drama info - https://2025.chinesemov.com/tv/2025/Try-Your-Best-to-Save-My-Love
Version 1
- Jin Mo Feng Hua (2025) 锦墨风华
https://kisskh.at/786346-jin-mo-feng-hua
Version 2
- Xiao Gong Ye, Fu Ren Hui Lai Jiu Quan Zu Le (2025) 小公爷夫人回来救全族了
ML: Huang Ziqi 黄子淇
FL: Lei Xiaoyu 雷笑语
Drama Info - https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%B0%8F%E5%85%AC%E7%88%B7%EF%BC%8C%E5%A4%AB%E4%BA%BA%E5%9B%9E%E6%9D%A5%E6%95%91%E5%85%A8%E6%97%8F%E4%BA%86/67092127
Drama Link (RAW) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACsx-Rizx1E
Overall, It was just okay for me, but it leaned too heavily on dialogue. There was a lot of talking and the family constantly slandering her (basically spreading false narratives and blaming her), and while the FL did fight back with sharp comebacks, I kept wishing she’d do more than just verbally defend herself.
For a 2.5-hour runtime, I wanted a bit more action or decisive payback instead of mostly deflections.
The prince was also a bit of a wasted opportunity — he had minimal screen time, which ironically made the focus more on the FL, but it still left me slightly disappointed overall 😂
- https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9pds38 (part 2)
I’ve never seen a second female lead (2FL) this annoying and delusional—and honestly, she nailed it. The actress is basically made for these kinds of roles; I’ve caught her in similar characters before.
But seriously, the amount of domestic violence they managed to cram into just 2.5 hours was wild. 💀 I don’t even know what I just watched.
First-time watchers: the link below is a spoiler⚠️
PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!
⚠️The boat scene - https://youtu.be/J-qkHFlPScU?si=Oo9CKjYA2QPnEwdv ⚠️