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The series achieves a perfect balance between joy and sadness! It's a great show with excellent performances from both the main and supporting actors.

This will definitely be one of the movies I will watch again and again.

I listened to the OST and felt inspired to rewatch this series. This was the first Chinese movie I ever watched, and it's like first love—you can never forget it.

Our dissatisfaction with the series is understandable when viewed from a Western perspective. In Western narratives, the focus is often on individual personalities, their values, and choices. However, this is a Chinese series, where the emphasis has traditionally been on the community, the country, and the emperor's interests. Even the emperor himself often lacks personal choices, as everything revolves around these larger entities.

This cultural difference is evident in the series, especially in the final dialogues between DAD and his brother, as well as between the female lead and the new emperor of her country. The female lead does not reveal her identity to her brother because he is no longer just her brother; he has become the new commander-in-chief of the Li army.

Looks like that Duan Ao Deng - Prince Annan, appears to possess the best qualities from both Jin An and Xuan Yi Ke: moral purity, a willingness to love and be loyal, as well as strength and skill in martial arts. This was evident in the first episode, when he rushed to save his brother without hesitation, putting his own safety at risk. Additionally, Li Shuang noted that he is a formidable opponent on the battlefield, as he has never violated a signed agreement.

Unlike other series where the number of episodes also had to be reduced, the ending of this series is actually very good. The main and secondary couples are happy together, and the final shots are beautiful.

I think the puzzlement is with the English translation of the series' title: 锦月如歌. Direct translation from Chinese is like this: "The brocade moon is like a song". "Brocade" — symbolises something exquisite, splendid, or intricately beautiful (like embroidered silk). In this case, it symbolises the intertwined fates of lovers (like threads in silk) and the splendour/vulnerability of life in war."Moon" — often represents elegance, tranquillity, or fleeting time in Chinese poetry. And the moon is also a silent witness to their love—cool and distant, yet constant (think of parting scenes where lovers gaze at the same moon). "Like a song" — suggests harmony, rhythm, or a melody that moves the heart. The love story of the main characters unfolds with the rhythm of a ballad—swelling with passion, fading with sorrow, repeating like a refrain across battles.

I'll do my best to watch it all the way through for ML's sake.

I don't know in detail, because I've only read the version that in that case the action of the series would have had to be transferred to Care Free land and appropriate scenery would have had to be created.

You are welcome.

I've read, and there was also information here, that fearing financial costs, they "consulted" with AI, and following its instructions, ordered a different ending to be filmed.

In this case, it was not his choice, but iQIYI's decision, when iQIYI began to worry about the costs of ending the series.

I saw on Facebook that Ren Jia Lun will begin filming two series in 2026. It seems he might have his year already planned out. I'm concerned that others might feel the same way. After TDHR, they will likely receive many offers.

I completely agree. Any other option would be a loss.

Me too.

However, it hasn't been confirmed that there will be a direct sequel to Season 1. It may explore the same theme with different actors and a new storyline, this time featuring a happy ending.

Reports indicate that iQiyi has applied for the trademark "Wuyoudu: Reincarnation" (Resurrection). The market data from the producer will be crucial for establishing this project, and if all goes well, filming could begin as early as 2026, maintaining the core style of Season 1. However, it remains uncertain whether the original cast will return.

Do not know. I only read that we should have tissues ready.

I read that unfortunately there will be a lot of crying in the end.

I read two behind-the-scenes facts: Ren Jia Lun fasted for days before filming Huan Yue's most emotionally heavy scenes to achieve that hollowed-out, heartbroken look. And the costume team drew inspiration for Huan Yue's robes from Song Dynasty ink paintings—the layered blues, like swirling river currents!