SnowWhite123

Honestly don't know what the purpose of this show is anymore. I gave it a try and fell asleep. It lost its charm and even bringing back the vets isn't going to save it. Is it to promote these young idols, and to be frank, they are boring and less entertaining to watch. The vets almost seem like they don't want to be there but guess the money is too much to turn down. There's no friendly collaboration or chemistry between the old and the young. I seriously hope they stop doing sequels, should have stopped at 2, and 3 was just pushing it, just create a new show with a new format instead of milking it like no tomorrow.

Glad you enjoyed it too. I remember reading a comment with someone saying they were bothered by people liking the drama and wasting time on garbage shows like this. I almost wanted to tell them off but held back cause I thought they were ignorant and trying to spread hate. Irks me to no end when they tell you what you can enjoy. Absolutely detestable behavior.

Not just here, reviews from other sites and forums, tons of negative criticisms. And me here thinking that I'm the oddball for enjoying this drama for everything. I would change certain things to make it better but it kept me hooked til the end, so what more can I ask for?

Yeah happened to me before. I learnt not to read the novel before I even watch the show to save myself from disappointment.

Well, XJ is a grown man who knows how to seduce and flirt right but has never really interacted with other women. I think it's the right expression to look like a deer caught in headlights the first time but it can be odd if it's a pattern. He can't be startled every time though, hopefully the actor isn't doing that in every show.

HY was painfully heartbroken over XJ's decision to let her go to marry another man. She understood the reason behind it. XJ took his time to overthink while she was waiting for him. I love the part where he said he cannot get over her, is it too late to him back. She gave him a passionate make-out scene which shocked him cause she bit his lip out of anger and frustration but he just lets her get all that tension out and she responds that it's never too late. CL did a mistake, cause I think he should have expressed like a lemon in his mouth instead of looking frozen then reciprocating that kiss, so maybe some viewers didn't catch that.

I guess it helped in my case cause I didn't read the novel. I just go in with an open mind, I like the romance and chemistry with the leads. Could it better? Certainly. For me, it's a light watch, a bit draggy at times but doesn't ruin any momentum so I enjoyed it cause it kept me entertained enough.

Was sort of curious cause I know it's not doing that great in the ratings departments, I see a ton of negative and some below average reviews as well, I know a bunch don't like this but a bunch who enjoyed it. There was so much built up anticipation for months and delays, many were asking when it'll be released and false rumors flying everywhere, so for those peeps who put this show on a "must" watch list pedestal, how does this fare overall in your opinion? Does it live up to the hype?

That bloody kiss caught XJ off-guard but I think he got his expressions all wrong - he should have given a painful look and not surprised.

I think she's more like a spoiled entitled brat who thinks she can do whatever without repercussions. Typical princess behavior. Not evil per se but incredibly repulsive, toxic and narrow-minded cause she's lived a sheltered and pampered life in luxury.

She's just a chess piece. I don't feel bad at her at the slightest, just with the dumb crap she pulled in today's episode. Her spoiled entitled princess narrow-minded attitude irks me like to no end.

Considering the ep34 preview, is CZ going full obsession mode after he witness an intimate scene like that? I think the next few episodes is going to test our couple even more, he might even ask the emperor to force her hand in marriage. I don't think he is an evil character but I am not sure what his motives are, sort of borderline between good and bad, its a pretty difficult layered character to play, the actor is handsome but his acting is choppy. And the annoying, spoiled, privileged and narrow-minded girl hanging on to him.

Today's episodes on fire, so much satisfaction watching her stepbrother go down and then two kisses are both sweet but so short. ZY and CL chemistry on fire. Need to find a replacement drama but ZY shows isn't airing anytime soon, went over to watch CL's new drama trailer since I saw that it was about generals too, but man, his new drama looks so uninteresting, rather wait for How Dare You!

Not sure if this show is considered a success in some ways or another, but it appears that both ZY and CL are rising in popularity due to this show but it's also getting average/low ratings and a lot of criticism with the way it was adapted to the original novel.

Yeah tell me about it. Such a total disgrace and dishonor for his family. So useless and pathetic too.

It's bittersweet that this show is ending soon. I can't fathom how I can see both of them can outdo the chemistry in other romance focused dramas now. He Yan and Xiao Jue forever. Seriously they need to do a modern/nostalgic show together - I'm already picturing them in her new drama 1983.

My thoughts exactly. Like I get she is in her moment but it's a huge flaw to get that vulnerable in the middle of a freakin' battlefield, where she's surrounded by enemies in every corner. Not being less empathetic of the situation, but as one of the top generals, she needs to get her act together to defeat her foes foremost and then deal with her emotions for the sake of survival to lead her comrades. I wish they made her full of fury to avenge XJ instead of a breakdown like that and loss all awareness that could've gotten her killed.

Someone please explain the back hug scene in the photo gallery pretty please...I need some context here lol

I was thinking the same. Wang Anyu needs to collaborate with her. I imagined him with ZY in Passionately in Love, I bet they will have good chemistry.

Honestly this show has run its course. Season 2 was the best and funniest and there was a real sense of friendly competition, the sequels are just bland and boring.