I think others have said it’s because Zhao doesn’t have a family or living parents whereas she does (mom).
Who is spreading this misinformation? He didn't have a "prestigious" family background. He was a commoner. And his family was nothing prominent. His father died young and his father's family wanted to take their property which led to his mom accused of illicit affair and then her suicide. He then got his revenge and got his property back and changed his parents shrine to his own newly established household. That's why in the drama, they've completely omitted his backstory...
He was a salt smuggler, an outlaw, that came across a fallen noble lady who helped him to take an opportunity…
No. ZL wasn't instigated by YJX. He always felt that way that's why he was trying hard to get promotions fast to fulfil TY's mother's wishes too. YJX only voiced out ZL's own thoughts. But then he asked her directly about YJX and TY's answer made him less uncomfortable with his thoughts. He knows YJX is not a worthy guy. He was only comparing himself with his background. YJX had a strong family backing him. He never had concerns regarding safety or a full stomach or being chased after by other outlaws. It's not like ZL had low self-esteem. If he had, he would never have achieved things he has achieved till now. His concern was sth else which I mentioned.
Really annoying to see how the script puts the blame of Southern Archives getting snuffed on Hailou and none seem…
It feels like you're biased toward his character... Or maybe you have some misunderstandings that I clearly can't afford to explain because I really didn't see it the way you saw and it wasn't meant to be that way as per the novel.
i just finished episode 15 and now I understand why zhao ling was refusing when ting yun proposed to marry her.…
He was a salt smuggler, an outlaw, that came across a fallen noble lady who helped him to take an opportunity to change his life. He's starting from zero. But she was a fallen noble. Normally, she would have never crossed path with him. That's why he felt like he didn't deserve her. She was born a delicate flower far from harsh things. But living with him was harsh on her. She didn't mind but Zhao Ling wanted the best for her. He wanted to be really worthy of her.
I became his fan since Love Game in Eastern Fantasy. This year he has blessed us with three great characters.…
The haters just ate their words. Ding Yuxi's character Zhao Ling has officially surpassed 500 million in popularity on Tencent Video and has taken the #1 spot for the 2026 annual character heat chart.
I became his fan since Love Game in Eastern Fantasy. This year he has blessed us with three great characters.…
Not "everyone"... That's overgeneralization. I don't know where you got the idea of "everyone"... He's actually been praised, too. He's a famous actor and the drama has become successful, so of course there would be criticism.
How dare people say shit about this man? He is such a brilliant actor i became his fan from 7 times i love you,…
I became his fan since Love Game in Eastern Fantasy. This year he has blessed us with three great characters. Zhang Haixia in The Nanyang Mystery, Chen Lun in Game Start and Zhao Ling in this drama :)
He didn't have a "prestigious" family background.
He was a commoner. And his family was nothing prominent. His father died young and his father's family wanted to take their property which led to his mom accused of illicit affair and then her suicide.
He then got his revenge and got his property back and changed his parents shrine to his own newly established household.
That's why in the drama, they've completely omitted his backstory...
YJX only voiced out ZL's own thoughts.
But then he asked her directly about YJX and TY's answer made him less uncomfortable with his thoughts.
He knows YJX is not a worthy guy.
He was only comparing himself with his background. YJX had a strong family backing him. He never had concerns regarding safety or a full stomach or being chased after by other outlaws.
It's not like ZL had low self-esteem. If he had, he would never have achieved things he has achieved till now.
His concern was sth else which I mentioned.
Or maybe you have some misunderstandings that I clearly can't afford to explain because I really didn't see it the way you saw and it wasn't meant to be that way as per the novel.
But she was a fallen noble. Normally, she would have never crossed path with him.
That's why he felt like he didn't deserve her. She was born a delicate flower far from harsh things. But living with him was harsh on her. She didn't mind but Zhao Ling wanted the best for her. He wanted to be really worthy of her.
In the novel, concubine Wu helped Tingyun to get info but concubine Fei wanted to have a place in Yu Household.
I think the screenwriter has merged these two.
He's actually been praised, too.
He's a famous actor and the drama has become successful, so of course there would be criticism.
Are we watching the same show? 🤔