Martial

I feel much safer knowing that this is produced by Youku.

Oh yes, shadow was a great film. Sun Li is a wonderful actress.

I spot a troll leaving from under it's bridge.

That's probably his best trait, is his patience. Coupled that with an endless pit of resources, intelligence and support, and you have yourself a formidable enemy. Shifu is a mere child in front of Chen Pingping. He was definitely one of my favourites. Me too. Like can they start filming and keep the same cast.

The romance element is there but it's more of a character journey which are the best dramas. Watch it! You will not regret it.

What really makes this drama great, aside from the source material, script and the characters, is the acting. Evocative, timed and paced acting really brings the scenes to life.

Lol right. Nothing scares me more than an enemy who still shows you warmth and yet has an unmarked grave ready for you.

In terms of being a spymaster, Shifu has nothing on Chen Pingping. Now that is man I would not want as an enemy.

He really was and I enjoyed both interpretations of the 2nd Prince.

Agreed, I find Ji Chang quite attractive but I am still put off by his earlier portrayal of his role. Like Sir, you have villain written all over your robes.

And Master Shi can join in the ranks with all the over-actors like Madam Fabric and Ji Chang because sheesh, it was hard to watch.

And the Wind Waker reminded that this is a Novoland drama because like we have been missing the fantasy aspect for a while now.

Honestly, I have the same reaction to him as I do the obvious villains of the show.

Honestly, a few of the supporting cast have been disappointing. They should've portrayed his eccentricities like how the 2nd Prince in Joy of Life was portrayed.

Lol people have been mentioning the above since ep.20 onwards. It's not new for people who have read the novel and wondering how it deviates from it which is why they are following closely the eps.30 - onwards because it might give them clues of how it might end for them.

And him trying not to be affected by her closeness.

I'm convinced Shifu's goal in life is to make everyone as miserable as him because every time he shows up on screen, I instantly become miserable lol

It might break even more if my suspensions are correct that Shaozi might be a double agent but I cannot confirm because the novel translation is nuts sometimes lol

LOL sis might as well have said "I can smell the bullshit from here,"

It's Haishi calling out the Emperor's fake illness for me. And him realising he always grants her requests lol

Considering the trailers show her in Huku attire, I am guessing she doesn't die and it must've been a ploy. But honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if that was a dream sequence and the trailers were trolling us.

Nope just his hair lol