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Yeah out of all the actresses, she has the stunning yet mysterious ancient look that would also suit this show. She has striking features that will make it more believable a a man. Fun fact though, she and CL are of the same age and also looks compatible with those deadly stares. Examples I can find are here:
https://kisskh.at/photos/RNg1z_3
https://kisskh.at/photos/06ryY_3
https://kisskh.at/photos/ekwJe_3

I sort of get where you are going at, it's good constructive criticism. I wouldn't go so far to say she is a miscast though but like others mentioned, it's all subjective so to each their own. Another good actress is Elaine Zhong, she looks absolutely stunning with strong features and less delicate looking than ZY in a costume drama if you watched Lost in Kunlun Mountains but unfortunately there were SO many people attacking her for her character.

That's actually funny though. For people who are crying out loud that she's being too childish and not serious enough, I'm sure there are people who would say that she's being too serious and stoic with no range of emotion. She's serious when she needs to be when the situation calls for it but I do agree that some scenes can be choppy and her character can use a little development from being vengeful and ambitious simultaneously. That I blame on cutting episodes too and some editing issues.

Is this confirmed or just rumors for now?

Man I love this show to bits and pieces. ZY is totally slaying it even though peeps keep saying she ain't a man, who carrrreeesss. She's so charismatic, I could watch her all day. No wonder this serious no nonsense and strict XJ is just hopeless around her. HY goes swinging her arms around, being disrespectful at times calling his name out instead of his title commander, getting all touchy and he doesn't even push back and just lets her, he's making her an exception for everything and it can be construed as uxorious or just plain devotion. But it's to the point where they treat each other as family members who stick up for each other, it's so romantically sweet. Maybe cause XJ was suppressing his desires around females too long and he just can't hide his affections like the scene where he slowly moves her hair to the side to put ointment on her, like wow guy's so slick for a supposed amateur. It'd be interesting to see a full-blown jealous XJ cause of how protective he is towards HY. I'm all in for it since it's suppose to follow the novel.

For sure. He seems to just flow so naturally through the scenes and you really feel his inner struggles. Behind his flirtatious persona, he's actually very broken inside and the fact that teacher is reaching out to him with her unwavering determination really shatters this image he had built up and buried himself in. Despite their age gap and their opposite backgrounds, they manage to deeply and mutually respect each other. This show is deeper than just some fluffy romance.

Where are you watching the new episode?

Very impressed with this show. Especially ML he really acts so natural and emotes so well at the right moments. An upcoming actor with great potential he captures all those nuances that is required for each scene and his raw emotions makes the audience resonate with him. I don't feel awkward watching him compared to some Japanese actors.

this show is the bomb, I am looking forward to each episode. Absolutely love the sword dance and the subtle but not so subtle flirting on stage, these two just have fire chemistry. SML already crushing on FL and ML gonna get slightly jealous. Anyone have some dibs on SML's character and how its portrayed in the novel? Is he in a love triangle or square?

There's no way that ZY can do bad in this show. She's acting with the same spunk as when she did Back from Brink. The story is catered towards her. I didn't expect the amount of chemistry she has with the stoic ML but I love how opposites attract. CL is on fire with his cold demeanor. Love everything about this show so far!

So much love for this drama, I'm pretty psyched about it. So happy ZY is the FL, even though she doesn't look anything like a man, I think her versatile acting skills, she's just naturally spunky which makes up for it as to how she use her charms and smarts to get around ML. Both leads complement each other very well. Props also to the stylist who must be working OT I'm so glued to their visuals in every scene lol.

That's why I dislike these "almost" kisses, it's annoying and distracting. Wish they stop with these gimmicks, almost every other drama does it. These two were separated for years due to misunderstanding, build up the tension and reconciled but we get an abrupt interruption. Maybe it's too early in the show but like c'mon they married on the first episode lol.

Unexpectedly good so far. The first 2 episodes kept me hooked.

I told everyone that 99.9% they will get interrupted before this aired. I wish they proved me wrong with that 0.1%. Nonetheless...so predictable lol.

Maybe. WXY does have a mature vibe and Julia looks younger and has a babyface. He's more logical and she's more impulsive, I like how the opposites attract. Interestingly enough, they are both of the same age IRL and I think they are quite compatible.

Yeah some peeps saying they have no chemistry but I see it. It's not in your face all the time but subtly. Shop owner was sketchy, XM shows desperation but she needs to be more logical to trade with a scammer cause there are no refunds for buyer's regret.

Well like I said, I like some parts of it and not others. It's a good show regardless but not amazing imo.

yeah I can't help thinking that way too. I think also cause the main leads took a back seat so the supporting characters get some air time. I am here to watch the friends interact with each other, I like their dynamics more than the cases itself, which I find less interesting.

don't put your hopes up for that. it's bound to get interrupted 99.9% of the time. it's so easy to fall for those gimmicks in dramaland.

yeah I think it's cause there wasn't a proper development between the two, too much is happening around them for us to see how their relationship was built up over time. We've never even seen how they developed feelings.