Sssnoopyyy

Ugh even tho I hate the changes, I am still anxious about the next 5 eps. I want to just watch and get it over with, then rant about the changes more, and then reread the novel lmao

No the part where CX says he killed TSJ was the dream (grandpa showed CX what the consequences would be if CX did it). Unlike in the novel where CX did arrange for TSJ’s assassination, this was changed in the drama where Xinyue became the mastermind.

Yes that's what happened in the book - the assassination of Jing and XY were separate events. One organized by CX (killing TSJ) and the other by Xinyue (killing XY).

It appears they tried to combine the two assassination attempts into one in the drama with the mastermind being Xinyue. But in my opinion, it failed miserably and seemed a little confusing (at least - it was not convincing that Xinyue tried to kill XY). Even though XY was Xinyue's target, TSJ ended up being the victim. Not sure if it's the editing or if they deleted scenes.

Per leaked script, CX wasn't behind the assassination of TSJ - how ep 18 ended was basically a dream sequence. His grandpa will show him what the consequences are if CX decided to kill TSJ.

Yes, every character experienced love sickness at some point, but I am pretty sure the title is meant for the main male lead CX. Based on the interview, looks like it was done before they adapted the novel to a drama. Kinda ironic how Tong Hua says that if it gets adapted, she hopes it retains the theme (but with the script changes, I don't feel that way). The song of eternally yearning for you was meant for CX - I do feel like he was the one who technically did lost her forever/eternally yearned for XY. It started and ended that way, and they could not go back to the way they were. Altho, yes you are right they are alive and the story hasn’t “ended”. I can only hope that they would meet again somewhere down the line

Yeah I know, so sad. The day he chose power was when he already lost the opportunity. Altho I am curious - if he recognized and pursued her when she was WXL and she fell in love, would she have tolerated him choosing to be king. But then again, there are mo what ifs :(

A fan of both TSJ and XL but a YaoXuan shipper here. I read somewhere that Tong Hua even confirmed herself that 长相思 is about CX losing XY forever (which makes sense in the novel with the choices he made). The changes are appalling because they also ruined the other main leads.

The actors definitely carried the mess of a script in S2

i mean this is what ZWY said he would do as CX. kill TSJ off earlier haahhah

UGHHHHHH I’m glad I’m not the only one mad about this. Been upset about it ever since I learned about this change in the script. The actors already filmed the scene, so might as well make it real. Without it, there is no reason why XY would feel the need to leave at the end. The plot and character development (for all characters tbh) in S2 were destroyed

Yeah I think Xinyue planned to have them kill XY but I guess FFYY had other plans and Hou ended up targeting Jing (obviously). They combined Jing and XY’s assassination attempts but that was a bad idea because it made no sense. It was a weak script.

If Xinyue truly wanted to kill XY - she would’ve hired assassins like she did in the novel lol. And it would not be in the same occasion as Jing’s assassination. XY would be alone

Besides the number of important scenes that were omitted from the drama, this change was the most ridiculous one. I don’t know if it is due to censorship or a new regulation where they wanted to have a main lead with good morals, but we had dramas like Goodbye My Princess that came out not too long ago. They totally killed off the CX we were supposed to get. There is a reason why CX lost XY forever, so changing this aspect changes the whole theme and main idea.

If it weren’t for ZWY and YZ’s amazing acting and chemistry - I don’t know if I would’ve been able to continue watching

Novel excerpt :(

Zhuan Xu stared at Xiao Yao’s hand and felt the absurdity of the world on him. If years ago he didn’t help Tu Shan Jing get close to Xiao Yao, if back then he made his feelings for Xiao Yao clear like Tu Shan Jing, if he never let her hand go……..would the “my dad’s daughter” that Xiao Yao was asking about today be referring to herself and not Ah Nian? Would he then happily yell “Yes!” and not once again forced to agree to marry another woman in front of Xiao Yao?

Ok I saw a spoiler clip on weibo (not sure if these are official trailer clips looool) but it is when CX confronts Xinyue and finds out she wanted to kill XY. Looks like it aligns with the leaked script. As cool as CX is for being overprotective of XY, it is interesting how they made it this “dramatic” with him slapping her because CX wasn’t like this in the novel when he learned the fact. Seems like the exaggerated a lot of the scenes in the past couple of eps (i.e XY’s wedding). Guess for the viewer’s enjoyment? Also weird how he would say “I wouldn’t dare” as an Emperor - LOL but you are the most powerful haha. That line should have been tweaked. Great acting though, but not so good script haha

https://video.weibo.com/show?fid=1034:5058264627609675


Still I am not pleased with Xinyue’s attempted assassination - very poor attempt. XY wasn’t in any real danger. They should’ve at least given us that scene in the novel where FL helps Xinyue and they send assassins to kill XY and Left Ear.

Unfortunately not yet. Hopefully soon

LOL crazy huh. But I think in the novel, XY assumed he said that he didn't want to be congratulated because it was not something to be proud of - marrying the women to secure his position. But after several times, you'd think she'd at least ask why XD

AH you meant S1, LOL thought you were referring to S2. Yes I remember that very well and made note of that. And the way he told her that treating AN well was like treating XY well :') (poor AN LOL)

I know someone had already shared the link below but aiyyyyy ZWY is so witty and funny in this interview. You can feel the love and deep understanding he has for CX.

Lol the way he says ppl can just rewatch and not have to say goodbye to the drama, and wanting to remove grandpa from the scene haha

https://youtu.be/LCwu-NWxtas?si=d09vsFDZ243SqzFV

Which scene?!

Yeah I don’t think he mentioned it in the novel but it was in the drama (S1 - when he talked to Lao Sang in Qingshui town how it wouldn’t be bad to live there with XY, and I think in S2 when he told XY how he knows she wants a normal life and talks about it).

In one of your excerpts from the novel, I think the closest relatable thing he mentioned was how he realized he wasn’t different from his parents - wanting to do all the things (he listed) with XY.

But I agree, he was destined to walk that path to power regardless. And knowing how XY was not safe with her identity, that was his best way to protect her. The promise he made to his grandma and aunt to protect XY was engraved in him - so he would sacrifice it all to ensure he’d do it. I know his heart would choose a different life but sadly it could not come true.

I just don’t like the way the leaked script outlines that part where his grandpa gave him those two choices and how he tells XY in the end that the throne was more important - basically diminishes his love for her and contradicts his main purpose all this time, making him seem like a power hungry man

THAT POSSIBILITY IS WHAT KILLS ME. And CX knew this towards the end of the novel, which was heartbreaking.