SandGirl_Nicky

They might have dared, but would the censorship commission allow it? That’s the big question I think.

Same! Many seem to refuse to read it because he’s terrible, but I would say MRJ in the novel is a bit closer to a realistic depiction of a prince in that era. That’s not to say that there weren’t honourable princes back then, but let’s be honest, their morality & standards were different to the modern ones.

I loved the novel. He was a complex character, who was very devoted to certain causes and that showed through his actions, just like you said. I wanted to wring his neck, but I also really enjoyed the journey ❤️

I think the beauty & tragedy present in Chinese history is not easy to grasp for the occasional viewers of c-dramas from other cultures, however I imagine the same is true for Chinese viewers of European works. Nonetheless, good literary and visual oeuvres is what gives us a taste of other cultures and provides the opportunity to experience something new. Everybody has something to learn.

Heartbreaking ending. There’s nothing else I can say.

For those aware of Chinese culture symbolism and staples, the drama had a much deeper meaning beyond the beautiful visuals. I loved it ❤️

Now that I’ve seen it, I have to agree 😅

This drama is too funny… that kiss in the club 😂😂😂

Who in their right mind goes for an interview in a skirt as short as that and with a side cut at that??? 😂😂

He thinks she’s dead, and exhumes her body, insisting she live with him. She left without a word for him and he cannot reconcile with that. He literally carried a dead body for days, only to find out that A Mei was actually alive. They did get married and he had only her in his palace.

Yeah, but MRJ is a much worse person in the book, in the novel he’s very different. But both the novel & drama MRJ want to protect their country. MRJ in the novel realises his love for A Mei too late. He’s heartbroken and his behaviour is honestly speaking very disturbing when he realises that. I wonder if they’ll include that in the drama…

I’m hoping for a HE, because that’s what we got in the novel 😤

Nope, MJH does end up marrying Mei Lin. She’s his only woman in the palace.

Having read the novel, the Yue Qin in there and the drama Yue Qin are entirely different characters, and I can’t get myself to take drama YQ seriously 😅😅

What I really love about this drama is that the plot is fast paced, the characters are making decisions in line with their established personalities, nothing is dragged for too long (obvious mysteries get revealed in a very natural way and quickly), and overall the quality is great.

Most importantly, the drama isn’t treating its viewers as if they’re stupid and the leads have got great chemistry!

Not really, it’s kind of open ended…

The ML was great and had good chemistry with the FL, but the overall plot was pretty messy

Watching this was a struggle. The FL kept doing whatever she wanted, including sending very mixed signals about her relationship with the ex-bf and kept punishing the ML for things he hadn’t done… waiting for him to apologise 🥴

I understand your point of view, but you need to remember that you’re looking at this from the prism of modernity. In China, just a few decades until the events unfolding in the drama, most women wouldn’t have ever even got involved in anything outside their courtyard (with some exceptions). For a man of that time, he’s already much more progressive in his thinking.

If you want a comparison, take Mulan for example. She deceived a hole country to protect her loved ones, but people cheered her on. A man protecting his loved ones is just as understandable imo.

Given that lives were at stake, his need to protect her overrode all others. I can understand that. When you have somebody you love, protecting them can be an all-encompassing feeling. Parents often do with their kids for example.

I have IQIYI VIP sub, the editing & sound editing is really bad