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THIS COUPLE HAVE MY WHOLE HEART!!!
I was so tired of seeing couples in dramas where either one of them is extremely stern faced,never showing any emotions in any circumstances and the other one would be too bubbly, childish to the extent it would annoy you!
Ji Bozai and MingYi filled that void for me. Both of them being very kind soul despite having hellish childhood,fighting besides each other to save their people,always helping each other(even though they had ulterior motives before),expressing their emotions not only through actions but also through words....even their misunderstanding arch felt painful enough cause both had valid reasons.This couple was a breath of fresh air for their chemistry,understanding and methods of showing of affection.Despite having flaws, they understood each other well,even after being manipulated by each other,their soul was connected so deep that the heartbreaks only made them stronger!
Ji Bozai was such a great character done by Hou Minghao! I was actually looking for something done by him where he gets some real romantic action with happy ending and not gonna die multiple times by stabbing(FoF/BftB),gonna live miserably (Dashing Youth) or a monk( I am nobody). Love in the Clouds full filled my demands. Ji Bozai is so attractive, not only in looks, but also in his actions. Even though he was a warrior, he was kind,selfless,smiling,seeking for love like a puppy,a character you want to adore. He's so cunning,charismatic yet so vulnerable.He never let his traumatic past shape his kind personality which was really refreshing.Probably one of the best characters done by Minghao. And I have nothing to say about his acting,this man always excels at whatever he does!He can portray emotions with his eyes so beautifully!
Ming Yi...another character so close to my heart. She's not that childish annoying brat,shes responsible, smart,knows how to handle situation (sometimes little to much by telling lies lol),but when she loves,she loves with with her whole heart.Lu Yuxiao is such a great actress...She has such a girl next door look who is like a sunshine!She gave Mingyi life, a girl strong enough to protect herself and fight for the ones she loves,a.true warrior princess. She is a girlboss but not in an irritating way,she is still beautifully feminine, kind compassionate soul who can command power when it needs.
And these two clicked so beautifully. Ji Bozai who was looking for love after having the nightmare of a life and Ming Yi who had the love he was looking for even though her trauma was something so terrible. They were sworn enemies but they fought beside each other,fought for each other, looked out for each other even when they weren’t together. Both of them manipulated each other,but understood each others motives. Even when Bozai understood MingYi was lying,he was hurt, heartbroken but the moment he realized the truth,he let go of his most his most valuable possession,Golden Millet Dream even without telling her,not in a dramatic way,but in a very subtle way that would melt your heart.They never pushed each others boundary, respected what situation wanted from them.Every moment of them being together was so cherishable,the way Ji Bozai looks at MingYi,the way MingYi calls Ji Bozai's name,the way they both yearns for each other...everything. Their sensual moments was on fire,Minghao-Yuxiao really put their everything to bring those characters in life.I loved the fact that despite being the most powerful warriors in the realm,they were never arrogantly proud. They were kind,sweet,caring people. Their trauma never defined them. They knew each others strength,vulnerability, weakness and shaped their relationship accordingly.
You could feel how much insecure Ji Bozai was in that bath scene when he couldn’t understand who was Mingyi talking to as she was under a spell....was it him? Was it Ming Xian? But he never pushed hard cause what mattered at that moment was Mingyi's well being. He asked calmly while trying to sooth her. But the moment he realised Ming Yi was confessing her love to him again and again....his eyes got teary. He could feel Ming Yi's inner struggle,her battle with herself. Only then he proceeded with the kiss cause he himself was struggling way too hard. This whole scene was shown so beautifully, their understanding level peaked there.
All other characters were good too! The princess was amazing at her works,she saved them from lots of trouble,loved to see a princess who actually understands her position as the next empress and acts according to it. And the other casts were also complementing each other so well.
The companion beasts were adorably loyal.Buxiu was great but Er Shiqi was extremely adorable.
The actual pain was Situ Ling.....like....my goodness,boy,get a life already!!!! I don’t know how thickhead someone can be after being rejected by someone bazillions of times!!!!He was'nt inherently annoying but my God was he testing my patience!!!
Story wise....okay let me tell the truth. The story fell apart when Situ Ling started to get more screentime than the main lead couple, even more than the second main lead couple. His obsession was way too much,but did it actually deserve that much of screentime?? It annoyed me a lot. Also....there was not enough MingZai moments to the end. The whole Mingyi-Ming Xian-Crown Prince part was stretched too long that I even started to miss the main couple even though they were in the screen. Break ups after break ups, heartbreaks upon heartbreaks wasn’t necessary. And the lying part by MingYi was dragged too. We could get so many more MingZai scenes if she was'nt lying half the episodes.There was political storyline and to be honest,it wasnt much necessary imo.I just wanted so many lovey dovey moments from a married couples that were deleted for God knows what reasons!! Also there was so many classic cliches like self sacrifice, child swapping,obsessed villain...but they were ignorable cause the chemistry was touching the sky!!!
Cinematography was great! Styling was amazing! The only complaint I have is about the story telling which got stretchy towards the end and so many deleted scenes which could add more flavour to the MingZai couple! I don’t remember the ost's except the one by Minghao,it was pleasant to the ears.
However overall I am happy cause this couple won my heart! The amount of fiery chemistry they hold,really wanna see them in another drama,a modern drama perhaps?
Bdw..... I REALLY WANTED TO BURN THOSE CURTAINS. I WISH I COULD!!!!!
Iykyk lol!
Ji Bozai and MingYi filled that void for me. Both of them being very kind soul despite having hellish childhood,fighting besides each other to save their people,always helping each other(even though they had ulterior motives before),expressing their emotions not only through actions but also through words....even their misunderstanding arch felt painful enough cause both had valid reasons.This couple was a breath of fresh air for their chemistry,understanding and methods of showing of affection.Despite having flaws, they understood each other well,even after being manipulated by each other,their soul was connected so deep that the heartbreaks only made them stronger!
Ji Bozai was such a great character done by Hou Minghao! I was actually looking for something done by him where he gets some real romantic action with happy ending and not gonna die multiple times by stabbing(FoF/BftB),gonna live miserably (Dashing Youth) or a monk( I am nobody). Love in the Clouds full filled my demands. Ji Bozai is so attractive, not only in looks, but also in his actions. Even though he was a warrior, he was kind,selfless,smiling,seeking for love like a puppy,a character you want to adore. He's so cunning,charismatic yet so vulnerable.He never let his traumatic past shape his kind personality which was really refreshing.Probably one of the best characters done by Minghao. And I have nothing to say about his acting,this man always excels at whatever he does!He can portray emotions with his eyes so beautifully!
Ming Yi...another character so close to my heart. She's not that childish annoying brat,shes responsible, smart,knows how to handle situation (sometimes little to much by telling lies lol),but when she loves,she loves with with her whole heart.Lu Yuxiao is such a great actress...She has such a girl next door look who is like a sunshine!She gave Mingyi life, a girl strong enough to protect herself and fight for the ones she loves,a.true warrior princess. She is a girlboss but not in an irritating way,she is still beautifully feminine, kind compassionate soul who can command power when it needs.
And these two clicked so beautifully. Ji Bozai who was looking for love after having the nightmare of a life and Ming Yi who had the love he was looking for even though her trauma was something so terrible. They were sworn enemies but they fought beside each other,fought for each other, looked out for each other even when they weren’t together. Both of them manipulated each other,but understood each others motives. Even when Bozai understood MingYi was lying,he was hurt, heartbroken but the moment he realized the truth,he let go of his most his most valuable possession,Golden Millet Dream even without telling her,not in a dramatic way,but in a very subtle way that would melt your heart.They never pushed each others boundary, respected what situation wanted from them.Every moment of them being together was so cherishable,the way Ji Bozai looks at MingYi,the way MingYi calls Ji Bozai's name,the way they both yearns for each other...everything. Their sensual moments was on fire,Minghao-Yuxiao really put their everything to bring those characters in life.I loved the fact that despite being the most powerful warriors in the realm,they were never arrogantly proud. They were kind,sweet,caring people. Their trauma never defined them. They knew each others strength,vulnerability, weakness and shaped their relationship accordingly.
You could feel how much insecure Ji Bozai was in that bath scene when he couldn’t understand who was Mingyi talking to as she was under a spell....was it him? Was it Ming Xian? But he never pushed hard cause what mattered at that moment was Mingyi's well being. He asked calmly while trying to sooth her. But the moment he realised Ming Yi was confessing her love to him again and again....his eyes got teary. He could feel Ming Yi's inner struggle,her battle with herself. Only then he proceeded with the kiss cause he himself was struggling way too hard. This whole scene was shown so beautifully, their understanding level peaked there.
All other characters were good too! The princess was amazing at her works,she saved them from lots of trouble,loved to see a princess who actually understands her position as the next empress and acts according to it. And the other casts were also complementing each other so well.
The companion beasts were adorably loyal.Buxiu was great but Er Shiqi was extremely adorable.
The actual pain was Situ Ling.....like....my goodness,boy,get a life already!!!! I don’t know how thickhead someone can be after being rejected by someone bazillions of times!!!!He was'nt inherently annoying but my God was he testing my patience!!!
Story wise....okay let me tell the truth. The story fell apart when Situ Ling started to get more screentime than the main lead couple, even more than the second main lead couple. His obsession was way too much,but did it actually deserve that much of screentime?? It annoyed me a lot. Also....there was not enough MingZai moments to the end. The whole Mingyi-Ming Xian-Crown Prince part was stretched too long that I even started to miss the main couple even though they were in the screen. Break ups after break ups, heartbreaks upon heartbreaks wasn’t necessary. And the lying part by MingYi was dragged too. We could get so many more MingZai scenes if she was'nt lying half the episodes.There was political storyline and to be honest,it wasnt much necessary imo.I just wanted so many lovey dovey moments from a married couples that were deleted for God knows what reasons!! Also there was so many classic cliches like self sacrifice, child swapping,obsessed villain...but they were ignorable cause the chemistry was touching the sky!!!
Cinematography was great! Styling was amazing! The only complaint I have is about the story telling which got stretchy towards the end and so many deleted scenes which could add more flavour to the MingZai couple! I don’t remember the ost's except the one by Minghao,it was pleasant to the ears.
However overall I am happy cause this couple won my heart! The amount of fiery chemistry they hold,really wanna see them in another drama,a modern drama perhaps?
Bdw..... I REALLY WANTED TO BURN THOSE CURTAINS. I WISH I COULD!!!!!
Iykyk lol!
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