Mars

Nothing about Yunshu surprises me lmao. The moment that I knew she was a snake was when she had that whole conversation with Mr. Bai and tricked him into trouble with Yuyin. Everything beforehand I could give her some pity points for but that moment and every other betrayal after solidified her treacherous character to me. They all overlook and forgive her nonsense too easily, and she uses it against them.

Yes, I do recognize all of this. I can see it and I'm not denying the existence of her kindness and why her character is the way she is. What I'm saying is that I dont feel the shift of energy when I'm supposed to, I'm seeing her do actions of kindness and love but I'm not feeling it. Like I know she's has a warmth to her because they're giving me all the context clues but I'm not feeling it in the energy that the actress portrays.

But maybe I'm meant to feel that way. Especially in a story of wits versus wits and cunning vs schemes, of course it would be difficult to completely understand the characters heart even if they give you all the information to. Though obviously you must feel that shift of energy and I am sure many others do too, just not me. My first though was the actress, but it could also be some of the directing or writing. Either way, I'm of the opinion that the portrayal isn't the best.

I'm only on episode 18 so no spoilers please. So far I'm really enjoying this drama, but I do have one slight peeve and it's Gulnezer's acting. I don't think it's terrible, nor the worse I have seen. I haven't seen her in many other things except for FoF. Buuut it's because of the character she is playing in this drama. I know that Shanbao is supposed to appear cold and distant but actually has warmth to her. But when it comes to scenes where we as the viewers are suppose to see that warmth it doesn't feel that much different to the usual self she presents... I don't know. Maybe that's how it's suppose to feel but it bothers me just slightly, especially against LJL who despite his cunning and disillusionment with others you can see his warmth and kindness very well when it's shown.

I'm glad we're all on the same boat about that ending... I know some people are saying XY is loving in a timeloop, but that makes no sense to me and I hope it's something else where she and HY can get a proper happy ending.

I am also really hoping we'll get a mini epilogue to explain the end or something like in FoF.

I'm only on episode 4 and this is the first kdrama in a loooooong time that im actually swaying between the two male leads lmao

I am so surprised and excited by the fact they are keeping this in a European setting. What does have me tilting my head, however, is the fact that the story will only be 10 episodes? I know a loy of kdramas are getting shorter and shorter and translating a webnovel/webtoon into a drama condenses somethings but i feel like the story is much too big for just 10 episodes.

Episode 1 already had me screaming inside my soul. This is probably one of the best dramas that came out this year. Loved th visuals, loved the cast, the chemistry, and the story. I wish I could watch again with an unknowing mind, but even so it is still going on my rewatch list.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this! First mini drama I have watched in the last few years. Quick and totally enjoyable.

So real! I understand why they chose not to narrative wise but ugh. I really wanted episodes of this man, his character, and life lmao.

I am putting this part in spoilers just to be extra safe. Buuuut i cannot be the only one loving watching Prince Annan, not just as he is, but more than I enjoyed watching Jin'an.

Finally reaching the end of this drama. I've almosy finished episode 35 and i can't help but think "what more are they going to give us that requires three more episodes?"

I feel like I'm almost asking questions in these comments lmao. But i have to ask the community here is always so quick and helpful in answering. I know this series is connected to Love Pavilion and Fox Spirit Match Maker. Is it necessary to watch those series before starting this one? Would you be missing vital information? Or is it similar to how Ancient Love Poetry and Moonlight Mystique are? With them being part of the same world but not essential to know the previous story?

I'm the type that waits until all the episodes are released or almost all of them are so that I may binge watch it without waiting lol. But I've been wondering this for a while since following thr announcement of this drama: is there any romance plot?

I assumed not since the tags did not include romance. But in doing some research I have gotten some mixed answers where some day yes but it isn't big and it's not a focus. And there are those who say there's none. So I was hoping for a clearer answer here from the novel readers.

Please put answers in spoilers if it includes detailed info on the drama.

I think this drama is getting way more hate than it deserves. 😅 I agree there are things that could be improved upon and are flawed but from my standpoint it is a good and easy watch. And it clearly goes into the healing drama category.

I am back to say I cried so much. And I regret nothing. Every cry was so worth it and if youre debating whether you should watch it, the answer is yes. Trus me when I say it is so worth the journey. You will cry, but youll also laugh, get angry and jump for joy.

I hear a lot of good things about this drama and it has been on my watchlist since i sawthe announcement. But I have one question to ask (to determine if I will watch it now or later) is the ending sad? Please put your answer in spoilers. I know there will be many episodes to make me cry, but i need a happy ending right now if possible.

I'm glad you enjoyed the ending and anyone who else did as well. I understand the narrative was leading toward that ending, but I wasn't a fan of it and personally consider it not a great ending. (That is to say, i do not consider it an awful ending just not a great one.)

We've seen these charscters go through and endure so much, so I wanted more for them, st least for them to have each other. Whether it was a realistic ending or not is irrelevant to me. It's still a fictional story, I also dont think giving them a happy ending would diminish the story at all. There was just as much and character that the two of them could have met as an end goal alive and together as well. I also dislike a certain take that "sad" endings are realistic over happier ones.

But this is just my opinion. It was still a good story, I just greatly disagree with it's end.

I finally finished this series and im glad I did! It was worth the watch, however, I understand why the ratings for it lowered after the series finished. I believe it hit a frustrating middle point and boring to some others. The resolutions to many plot points felt anti-climatic in the second half compared to the first half. But most of all that ending was... not the greatest. However, that is not to say it ruined the series and id still recommend this show to others.

I have gotten half way through the drama and I was so frustrated with where the plot went I honestly lost some interest. Because of that I did end up spoiling my self slightly but I'm struggling with this midway point. I know misunderstanding plots are the juice of so many dramas but as long as it's good and makes some sort of sense I can get with it. This is just driving me crazy.

I was so excited for this drama and by no means necessary was I let down. I got so much and more. Anf I know I'll be rewatching it soon.

I do have a question though, if someone can answer. Why was there no official kiss scenes between the leads? Yao and Fuyi had two and they had none. Does anyone know why they chose to omit that?