Initially it gives off that vibe, but imo Moonlight Mystique had a better plot line (even if they changed the novel almost beyond recognition). Iâd say this is more like TTEOM.
ohhh, could you share more on the novel. the differences between drama and book? Interested.
Well, first her family betray the Wei family for no reason but that theyâre opportunists, nothing so honourable as protecting the people. The grandpa dies quite before the wedding, there is no such thing as Manman needing to abstain for a year or wait for them to consume the marriage. Wei Shao doesnât touch because sheâs from the family of his enemies, but he does spend the night in her room.
In the story, there was very little to do with creating canals for the people. Wei Shao wanted to become emperor, and thatâs what he thought for, though he did want to bring stability to the country.
Also his cousin is actually half-Xiongnu (an enemy of all Han people), not heir to Beizhou. The cousin still falls in love with Manman, and does some dirty things while watching her portrait. However, ultimately itâs his heritage that completely destroys the cousinsâ relationship, in addition to his obsession with Manman. In the novel, Wei Shao fights his cousin, beating him to a pulp for even daring to think about his wife.
Wei Shao & Manman have a tense relationship initially, but when his mother gives him the aphrodisiac, Manman actually does help alleviate it all night long, though not through actual intercourse. Since then you could say heâs tasted heaven, and in time they actually become intimate, very often, and thus become closer. However, she starts trusting him quite later than in the drama. He is very hurt by that, though that gets resolved as well.
Wei Shaoâs mum went as far as trying to kill Manman, and almost killed Wei Shaoâs grandma, Madam Xu, instead (through Yu Long Ladyâs machinations) , basically destroying Wei Shaoâs relationship with his mother.
Yu Long lady does loads of things similar to the drama, but Wei Shao is really cold to her from the get go. She is not his brotherâs beloved.
Wei Shao and Manman do have a daughter, and he loves his wife and daughter very much. Once he becomes emperor, she - the Empress is the only one in the harem.
Iâm only 2-3 episodes into this. Though I am entertained I donât know for how long. Just a lot of stuff doesnât…
Things happen to move on the plot. The writing is⊠poor, to put it lightly. Some watch it for the leads, others for the angst & chemistry. Itâs certainly entertaining , but donât expect much logic or deep thought though đ
The sound editor and the scene editor mustâve been under some kind of spell, otherwise I donât know how they can reason the sometimes entirely out of place BGM/sound effects and choppy editing đ đ
âTo do nothing is to do somethingâ. I love the wisdom behind the âPath of Inactivityâ so much. It was touched upon in The Long Ballad (the Manhua), but imo not enough. I hope theyâll delve into the Dao teachings a bit more in this drama.
I have nothing against the Main Actress not allowing intimate scenes in dramas, sheâs entitled to keeping certain boundaries, however if they had chosen her, the Executive Team shouldâve been able to cater for the actressâs demands.
If they really wanted her, the plot couldâve been altered to the point that even without kissing we would see that theyâre crazy for each other (i.e. Pride & Prejudice 2005) or just donât select that actress? Smh
Really enjoyed it, though I do wish they couldâve stuck to the novel more. Of course, the censorship board wouldâve never approved the drama if it followed the novel to a T đ„Č
Pity the producers didnât include the novel ending where the Hei Feng - Bai Xi couple had a son (who was nameless for 8 years because the couple kept disagreeing on which Feng character to use lol) and how they basically became the King & Queen of the Martial World guarding over the new Empire.
Love the drama, and the characters are pretty good. Initially the Yu Bofeng and Dr Yu scenes were way too funny, didnât expect that turnaround.
PS. I was surprised to see that Wan Peng has sympathisers over here. People, are you serious? đ„Ž Heâs a psychopath with massive control issues. I have also been beaten up by my dad, so what? I would be absolutely disgusted with myself to behave toward others the way he did.
In the story, there was very little to do with creating canals for the people. Wei Shao wanted to become emperor, and thatâs what he thought for, though he did want to bring stability to the country.
Also his cousin is actually half-Xiongnu (an enemy of all Han people), not heir to Beizhou. The cousin still falls in love with Manman, and does some dirty things while watching her portrait. However, ultimately itâs his heritage that completely destroys the cousinsâ relationship, in addition to his obsession with Manman. In the novel, Wei Shao fights his cousin, beating him to a pulp for even daring to think about his wife.
Wei Shao & Manman have a tense relationship initially, but when his mother gives him the aphrodisiac, Manman actually does help alleviate it all night long, though not through actual intercourse. Since then you could say heâs tasted heaven, and in time they actually become intimate, very often, and thus become closer. However, she starts trusting him quite later than in the drama. He is very hurt by that, though that gets resolved as well.
Wei Shaoâs mum went as far as trying to kill Manman, and almost killed Wei Shaoâs grandma, Madam Xu, instead (through Yu Long Ladyâs machinations) , basically destroying Wei Shaoâs relationship with his mother.
Yu Long lady does loads of things similar to the drama, but Wei Shao is really cold to her from the get go. She is not his brotherâs beloved.
Wei Shao and Manman do have a daughter, and he loves his wife and daughter very much. Once he becomes emperor, she - the Empress is the only one in the harem.
If they really wanted her, the plot couldâve been altered to the point that even without kissing we would see that theyâre crazy for each other (i.e. Pride & Prejudice 2005) or just donât select that actress? Smh
PS. I was surprised to see that Wan Peng has sympathisers over here. People, are you serious? đ„Ž Heâs a psychopath with massive control issues. I have also been beaten up by my dad, so what? I would be absolutely disgusted with myself to behave toward others the way he did.