💯 Chinese empress. 👍 Like you, I'm also enjoying this drama. There are some comedy (i.e. mom/speakers) in it as well Appreciate your candor.
Nothing political but tbh, appreciation for the original version (i.e. actor, etc) should be redirected to their respective drama MDL page instead of on here. It is like someone just had a baby; instead of recognizing/congratulating them on their baby, you expressed how much you love and appreciate another couple's child sans any recognition/mentioning of the newborn. lol 😂 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
I’m glad to see others are excited and looking forward to this drama as well!
I wish the other commenter who also read the novel and provided a supporting link on a rumored drama date will not take down their post! Some of us are doing research and always hoping to get updates on possible air dates! 🤗😄👍
Happiest new year!
The novel was a light/easy read, therefore, I think the drama might surpass any expectations ! 🤞🏼🤣
I don't get comments like this. Why do you have a problem with the CPC being portrayed in a positive light? Why…
Well written @rin!
I see a lot of these dramas to be more nationalism (or patriotism as addressed in the west) and definitely marketing to their own Chinese citizens! So far, I don't see much propagandas but rather accounting what transpired in history and how the families/people are dealing with adversities/hardships in this drama.
Same messages on propaganda on the "Nanjing" movie MDL page! 🤦🏻♀️ No one ever says the movie , Schindler's List, is filled with propaganda? 🤷🏻♀️. Totally on board that it is propaganda to some audiences simply because the entertainment is from China (a communist country).
Now I read your post. And I was going to miss such a beautiful and pertinent text, because I was hurt before by…
Today you taught me not to use bullets in my writing here lol 😂 😂🤦🏻♀️
Again, sorry that you were hurt by careless words! Could you imagine how some of these celebrities feel with the netizens? 🤦🏻♀️ be well and happy always no need for reply.
Now I read your post. And I was going to miss such a beautiful and pertinent text, because I was hurt before by…
Look at you… hundred percent in agreement! 👍👆💯😻🥂
Every day is a gift and a blessing! Thank you very much for your kindness and contributions; wishing you all the best as well!
There’s plenty of beautiful people in our respective countries. Therefore it means a lot when people can appreciate diverse cultures looks and opinions. 😆
Now I read your post. And I was going to miss such a beautiful and pertinent text, because I was hurt before by…
Thank you for your replies!
MDL is also filled with intelligent commenters (you,others)!
If I was the male lead and know that I’ve influenced someone across the world all the way in Brazil, I would feel so special and happy! Your fandom and your support might be minute to you, but might mean a lot to others! 😁
No worries, I tend to be sensitive so I know how you feel! 😁
Keep on enjoying! Make sure you celebrate your own birthdays 🎂 too this big as well!
I've read several of your post(s); I appreciate that you're such a fan of the ML! 👍 He is lucky to have an…
Again, NO APOLOGIES necessary! You're a kind person (there are plenty of them here) and I'm SORRY to hear that you're hurt (by others). 🤗. We, like minds on dramas viewerships, come on here to see if there are others who are 'like' us out there (globally). Glad there are...
Be KIND to yourself.
Bernard Baruch once wrote: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
Again, thanks so much for being a superfan of ML! Now go and have a FUN night/day! 😂
Chinese drama industry is very productive. With thousands of novel, donghua, rich history with enormous amount…
👍 reply/delineation! 🌟
Provided they (actors/actresses) pay their taxes (cognizant/diligently), not do anything detrimental, and give “faces/support” to their government! lol 😂 🤦🏻♀️😆😉
I don’t believe he would’ve have fallen in love with the daughter of the man who killed his mother. It’s…
Sounds cliche but have you heard of that saying: "One keeps their friends close but keeps their enemies closer?" lol 😂🤦🏻♀️ In agreement with your sentiment! ☝️
i'm struggling. i want to finish because the quality is great, but it's just too long for the intended story.
I chuckled when I read a commenter (#McGee) mentioned to another: "Why do you feel the need to share you dropped (the drama)?" lol 😂
True story....when I was younger, I joined these meetup groups (in the US) and treated each invite/RSVPs like they were wedding invites. 🤦🏻♀️ I kept pressing the 'not attending' orange buttons, until one of the hosts delineated to me that I don't need to share that I'm not attending. I just don't have to 'attend'. LOL. 😂🤦🏻♀️
It was discussed here; although they look very much alike, this is one way to differentiate (distinctive styling difference) them.
3rd Prince : Hair is half way up and half way down the back. 4th Prince: All of his hair is up and in a bun on top of his head.
Hope that is helpful. Watch...tomorrow's episodes, they will decide to change the hairstyles now that I have delineate/share the differences. lol 😂🤷🏻♀️
I finally caught up. The tension, the misunderstandings and the reveal... ep 18 and 19 was good.
I actually think this drama (and the recent episodes) is good! 👍 Intriguing…
The male lead looks sexy in this drama especially with his expressions!
Compared to his recent dramas and leading ladies, I’m actually liking this female lead! (So attractive and less annoying if you don’t mind my candor!) 🤦🏻♀️😂
I have watch chinese drama for a long time. Never been confused with the actor face. However in the earlier episode…
I actually chuckled when I read your post! 😂 you were trying to be so PC correct! lol 😂
Yes, I do agree. They look very much alike. In fact, I thought they were twins.! at times it’s difficult to differentiate between the two, therefore you’re not alone!
✅ As mentioned in my earlier comment, I've always been a fan of atypical, naturally beautiful Zhang Jing Yi and her performances.!🌟 Her parents, male lead, her bro, teacher, and other side characters gave good portrayals of their respective characters. A new fan of male lead and his deep voice!
✅ So glad that Beiyu is as beautiful as she is on the outside (as she is on the inside); even at a young age, she self sacrificed by staying (even when given a chance to return to live with her parents) because the &(*& aunt & grandmother wanted Qing Yu (if Beiyu left) in her place! It's wonderful to see Beiyu (so deserving) finally got some quality time with her parents! 🥰
✅ Love, love, love reading the commenters who understand and so sympathetic of the Chinese mom (like many) who didn't grow up with lots of loves/cares/etc! 👍 Very indicative of how much MDL viewers have matured and progressed through viewerships and personal experiences! 🙌🏼
I'm glad to see this positive comment and thank you for sharing it with us. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank YOU for your reply; I could tell that you're a 'sweet' commenter. When I first joined MDL, there were plenty of people like 'us' on here. Keep on enjoying dramas, Liz! Good day. 🌸🪷🥰
I've been meaning to post on here 🤦🏻♀️; I really ENJOYED watching this drama.....🥰
✅ Rewatched each eps (rarity these days for me) ✅ Espionage well executed story line 👍 ✅ Court Intrique ✅ Good pacing ✅ Clever characters and plot - Honorable mention, Master Gao Ming ✅ Revenge plot (done right) 👍 ✅ Beautiful casts (ofc the leads, etc) ✅ Natural and subtle Chemistry/romance
K-Drama 
Nothing political but tbh, appreciation for the original version (i.e. actor, etc) should be redirected to their respective drama MDL page instead of on here. It is like someone just had a baby; instead of recognizing/congratulating them on their baby, you expressed how much you love and appreciate another couple's child sans any recognition/mentioning of the newborn. lol 😂 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
I wish the other commenter who also read the novel and provided a supporting link on a rumored drama date will not take down their post! Some of us are doing research and always hoping to get updates on possible air dates! 🤗😄👍
Happiest new year!
The novel was a light/easy read, therefore, I think the drama might surpass any expectations ! 🤞🏼🤣
I see a lot of these dramas to be more nationalism (or patriotism as addressed in the west) and definitely marketing to their own Chinese citizens! So far, I don't see much propagandas but rather accounting what transpired in history and how the families/people are dealing with adversities/hardships in this drama.
Same messages on propaganda on the "Nanjing" movie MDL page! 🤦🏻♀️ No one ever says the movie , Schindler's List, is filled with propaganda? 🤷🏻♀️. Totally on board that it is propaganda to some audiences simply because the entertainment is from China (a communist country).
👍 on your reply!
Again, sorry that you were hurt by careless words! Could you imagine how some of these celebrities feel with the netizens? 🤦🏻♀️ be well and happy always no need for reply.
Every day is a gift and a blessing! Thank you very much for your kindness and contributions; wishing you all the best as well!
There’s plenty of beautiful people in our respective countries. Therefore it means a lot when people can appreciate diverse cultures looks and opinions. 😆
MDL is also filled with intelligent commenters (you,others)!
If I was the male lead and know that I’ve influenced someone across the world all the way in Brazil, I would feel so special and happy! Your fandom and your support might be minute to you, but might mean a lot to others! 😁
No worries, I tend to be sensitive so I know how you feel! 😁
Keep on enjoying! Make sure you celebrate your own birthdays 🎂 too this big as well!
Be KIND to yourself.
Bernard Baruch once wrote:
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
Again, thanks so much for being a superfan of ML! Now go and have a FUN night/day! 😂
Keep on enjoying and posting! 🙌🏼🌟
(I've elected to reply to you because as a fan of ML, I think you deserve(d) to be recognized for being a superman!) 😁
Provided they (actors/actresses) pay their taxes (cognizant/diligently), not do anything detrimental, and give “faces/support” to their government! lol 😂 🤦🏻♀️😆😉
True story....when I was younger, I joined these meetup groups (in the US) and treated each invite/RSVPs like they were wedding invites. 🤦🏻♀️ I kept pressing the 'not attending' orange buttons, until one of the hosts delineated to me that I don't need to share that I'm not attending. I just don't have to 'attend'. LOL. 😂🤦🏻♀️
It was discussed here; although they look very much alike, this is one way to differentiate (distinctive styling difference) them.
3rd Prince : Hair is half way up and half way down the back.
4th Prince: All of his hair is up and in a bun on top of his head.
Hope that is helpful. Watch...tomorrow's episodes, they will decide to change the hairstyles now that I have delineate/share the differences. lol 😂🤷🏻♀️
The male lead looks sexy in this drama especially with his expressions!
Compared to his recent dramas and leading ladies, I’m actually liking this female lead! (So attractive and less annoying if you don’t mind my candor!) 🤦🏻♀️😂
Yes, I do agree. They look very much alike. In fact, I thought they were twins.! at times it’s difficult to differentiate between the two, therefore you’re not alone!
✅ So glad that Beiyu is as beautiful as she is on the outside (as she is on the inside); even at a young age, she self sacrificed by staying (even when given a chance to return to live with her parents) because the &(*& aunt & grandmother wanted Qing Yu (if Beiyu left) in her place! It's wonderful to see Beiyu (so deserving) finally got some quality time with her parents! 🥰
✅ Love, love, love reading the commenters who understand and so sympathetic of the Chinese mom (like many) who didn't grow up with lots of loves/cares/etc! 👍 Very indicative of how much MDL viewers have matured and progressed through viewerships and personal experiences! 🙌🏼
8's for me are like 9's score wise.
✅ Rewatched each eps (rarity these days for me)
✅ Espionage well executed story line 👍
✅ Court Intrique
✅ Good pacing
✅ Clever characters and plot - Honorable mention, Master Gao Ming
✅ Revenge plot (done right) 👍
✅ Beautiful casts (ofc the leads, etc)
✅ Natural and subtle Chemistry/romance
8's for me are like 9's score wise! 🌟