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Between Tu Shan Jing and Xiang Liu: A Love Written in Tragedy
I completely enjoyed the second half of Lost You Forever — the sweeping landscapes, the rich historical setting, and the tangled web of love and destiny pulled me in completely. But there’s one thing that still lingers in my heart: why didn’t the show give us the female lead’s ending instead of centering so much on the ML’s perspective?
For me, the love story between Princess Jiu Yao (Yang Zi) and Tu Shan Jing (Deng Wei) was beautifully written, quiet yet powerful. I would’ve loved to see her journey conclude with him, finding the peace and happiness they both deserved after all the pain. And yet, the story also broke me with Xiang Liu (Tan Jian Ci). The last battle scene was devastating — a heartbreaking reminder of everything he sacrificed in silence. If Jiu Yao hadn’t fallen so deeply for Tu Shan Jing, I truly believe she could have found her forever with Xiang Liu. Their bond was unspoken yet undeniable, full of longing and missed chances.
"When Princess Jiu Yao’s royal past was wiped away, she had no choice but to build a life far from home, living disguised as a man. But fate had other plans. Drawn into the paths of Tu Shan Jing, the gentle future clan leader, and Xiang Liu, the mysterious nine-headed demon, Jiu Yao’s heart became the battlefield of love and loyalty. Torn further by Prince Xi Yan Cang Xuan (Zhang Wan Yi), who has spent years searching for her, she is forced to choose her path. After helping Cang Xuan seize the throne, Jiu Yao dreams of a secluded life — perhaps with Xiang Liu — but destiny, politics, and lingering promises stand in the way.
Directed by Yang Huan and Zoe Qin, this 2024 sequel to the Chinese fantasy romance series Lost You Forever is a masterful blend of romance, heartbreak, and fate. Yet for all its beauty, part of me will always long for an ending where Jiu Yao’s heart found its true freedom — whether with Tu Shan Jing or the untamed Xiang Liu."
For me, the love story between Princess Jiu Yao (Yang Zi) and Tu Shan Jing (Deng Wei) was beautifully written, quiet yet powerful. I would’ve loved to see her journey conclude with him, finding the peace and happiness they both deserved after all the pain. And yet, the story also broke me with Xiang Liu (Tan Jian Ci). The last battle scene was devastating — a heartbreaking reminder of everything he sacrificed in silence. If Jiu Yao hadn’t fallen so deeply for Tu Shan Jing, I truly believe she could have found her forever with Xiang Liu. Their bond was unspoken yet undeniable, full of longing and missed chances.
"When Princess Jiu Yao’s royal past was wiped away, she had no choice but to build a life far from home, living disguised as a man. But fate had other plans. Drawn into the paths of Tu Shan Jing, the gentle future clan leader, and Xiang Liu, the mysterious nine-headed demon, Jiu Yao’s heart became the battlefield of love and loyalty. Torn further by Prince Xi Yan Cang Xuan (Zhang Wan Yi), who has spent years searching for her, she is forced to choose her path. After helping Cang Xuan seize the throne, Jiu Yao dreams of a secluded life — perhaps with Xiang Liu — but destiny, politics, and lingering promises stand in the way.
Directed by Yang Huan and Zoe Qin, this 2024 sequel to the Chinese fantasy romance series Lost You Forever is a masterful blend of romance, heartbreak, and fate. Yet for all its beauty, part of me will always long for an ending where Jiu Yao’s heart found its true freedom — whether with Tu Shan Jing or the untamed Xiang Liu."
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