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Pretty Costumes and Sweet Chemistry
I want to start by saying that I love the acting. Seeing Cheng Lei and Wang Churan as the leads I was already excited, but after finishing each actor played their role exceptionally. You felt every emotion, all their pain, all their happiness, the acting in this drama truly deserves an applause.
I also want to mention the chemistry. Wang Churan and Cheng Lei had wonderful chemistry as a couple in this drama, and it was very sweet to watch. I loved their happy ending and their whole relationship in general, especially the fact that they didn't have any cliche misunderstanding that led to a breakup (many of you will be happy to know this!).
Furthermore, the costume, makeup and designs for this drama was extraordinary as well. It was beautiful to watch. I especially loved Yu Wanyin's outfit and makeup, it fit her character and was so gorgeous.
The only downside to this drama would be the story. I enjoyed the story (I love complex political plots), but I think the writers made it a bit confusing. There were many times in the drama where I was completely lost (I am an avid historical cdrama watcher too, so I have experience). I get the writers were trying to reveal things slowly, but there are still things that left me confused like the whole ordeal with the crown prince (Xiahou Dan's kid which I was led to believe was a kid adopted by the Emperor and Empress Dowager in the beginning? But later find out it is XHD's kid, but he was forced?) and the nameless. This is one of many confusing points. I also think that YWY was also a little bit to forgiving, I like that the couple didn't break up, but seeing the amount of times XHD lied to her and hid things from her, I personally would be angry, because in the end it did feel like she was the 'loser' who didn't know anything. It would have been satifying to see YWY explain and actually talk to XHD about this, the excuse that it was for your own good is not good enough tbh.
Overall though, I still think this drama is worth a watch, it is fun, sweet, and has nice OST + costumes. The ending was satisfying! Watch this!
I also want to mention the chemistry. Wang Churan and Cheng Lei had wonderful chemistry as a couple in this drama, and it was very sweet to watch. I loved their happy ending and their whole relationship in general, especially the fact that they didn't have any cliche misunderstanding that led to a breakup (many of you will be happy to know this!).
Furthermore, the costume, makeup and designs for this drama was extraordinary as well. It was beautiful to watch. I especially loved Yu Wanyin's outfit and makeup, it fit her character and was so gorgeous.
The only downside to this drama would be the story. I enjoyed the story (I love complex political plots), but I think the writers made it a bit confusing. There were many times in the drama where I was completely lost (I am an avid historical cdrama watcher too, so I have experience). I get the writers were trying to reveal things slowly, but there are still things that left me confused like the whole ordeal with the crown prince (Xiahou Dan's kid which I was led to believe was a kid adopted by the Emperor and Empress Dowager in the beginning? But later find out it is XHD's kid, but he was forced?) and the nameless. This is one of many confusing points. I also think that YWY was also a little bit to forgiving, I like that the couple didn't break up, but seeing the amount of times XHD lied to her and hid things from her, I personally would be angry, because in the end it did feel like she was the 'loser' who didn't know anything. It would have been satifying to see YWY explain and actually talk to XHD about this, the excuse that it was for your own good is not good enough tbh.
Overall though, I still think this drama is worth a watch, it is fun, sweet, and has nice OST + costumes. The ending was satisfying! Watch this!
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