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Lol I see weibo comments comparing the CGI AN’s wedding got vs the lacklustre scene between XY and her mom. I have yet to watch today’s ep but sounds like the Tu Shan brothers’ fight was also a letdown. If it was due to limited budget, they should’ve laid all the scenes out and prioritized the important ones that needed proper CGI and editing to get right. Guess too much time and energy was focused on the unnecessary

Spoiler alert:

I know yall are upset with CX and his selfishness but don’t worry - if they stick to the leaked script then the whole scene with him telling XY that he killed TSJ is a dream/illusion his Grandpa set up to show him what the consequences would have been if CX was the real mastermind. This deviates from the book, where he DID do it.

I will say they could’ve cut down the many scenes where CX expressed his unhappiness with XY choosing TSJ, could’ve used that time to show us all the scenes that should’ve been included in the drama for more clarity - everything seems so choppy.

Lol they cut out a LOT of scenes for all the characters. As some say prob due to budget

I think FL’s death is moved to the end - probably changed the sequence. He will die as planned

This was what happened in the novel, but I think the drama will change it - where it is all a dream (grandpa shows CX what would have happened if CX did the deed). I think it was Xinyue who was responsible instead (if they go along with the leaked script)

Can never go wrong with ZWY and YZ scenes, they are the reason I am continuing this series despite the appalling changes. I hope they can work together again!

Why does everything feel so rushed - they had max 40 eps looooool. So many crucial scenes were omitted and too much time/budget spent on others that weren’t all necessary. My poor characters XY, CX, TSJ and XL all ruined. Not ready for this alleged dream sequence where CX says he killed TSJ.

Anyway thank you to the actors who did their best with the script that was given to them, their amazing acting is what helped me through the many disappointments in S2.

Yes sadly, this is based off of the leaked script which you can refer to in the threads above - Liddi had posted the translations.

I didn’t read word for word, but I think his grandpa showed him the “consequences” of what would have happened if CX had been the one to make the move. I think XY and TSJ’s assassinations were combined into one (Xinyue was the one who took action trying to kill XY I think).

I was the most upset about this part too, it was the main event I was looking forward to seeing. Definitely takes away the whole theme and title of the story - which was meant for CX as he loses XY forever. So all the events that happen to XY after TSJ’s death (i.e. getting revenge on CX was a dream, and having to be revived by XL etc) was scrapped.

LOOOOL i am currently listening to the audiobook to cleanse my mind hahaha. I almost forgot all the iconic scenes because of s2 so need to reread the novel. TSJ has become a side character now hahahah, like a little dog who is just there. Yes - No one is safe! My poor CX is gonna have an important plotline and development ripped from him! Ugh!!! And those exciting action scenes (i.e the whirlpool, and Left Ear protecting XY from assassins!) I am with you - mourning since I learned about the changes in the leaked script.

Was this to help viewers recover from a sad scene? Loooool

Instead they prepared a “Happily Ever After” ending lol. Supposed to be LYF not HEA

Totally agree with this, I don’t see the issue with sticking closely to what was already written like they did in S1. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Sure they could’ve summarize parts they didn’t have time for, but some changes were unnecessary making the once complex characters all one dimensional. I mean all I see is Xinyue screaming 99% of the time ever since she became empress.

But then again, LYF isn’t the first victim to such changes/censorship/etc. There have been several dramas in the past that have gone downhill midway and just get wrapped up so quickly. It just sucks because many of us waited a whole yr to see the rest of the series that did pretty well in the beginning. I think what is saving this series is the incredible acting, the actors did what they could with what they were given.

LOL laughed at your comment on the kiss, that was just weird lol.

I agree, everyone needs to go read the novel at this point. Hahaha i feel like a broken record for the number of complaints ive had

Poor guy, the girl can’t take a hint. Read the room! Lol but consistent with the novel. Glad they at least had this scene

Perhaps censorship reasons? CX was a morally grey character in the end and considering what will happen in the latter part of that leaked script, they make him a “good guy” in the end. The once complex characters were simplified in their motivations and the ending feels like a “happily ever after” fairytale. Kinda dismisses the eternally yearning theme

I share everyone’s frustrations here, which is why I was so upset when I learned about the leaked script (which I didn’t know about til literally a week or so before the drama aired). As someone who has read the novel (after watching S1), I was hoping they would be consistent and at least follow the main events and keep the characters consistent with how they were originally shown. No matter which character is your fave - CX, TSJ, or XL - I am sure there is disappointment with the iconic scenes that were not included in the show. I do feel they watered down the main leads (who are shown to be much more complex in the novel). I mean even Xinyue wasn’t this crazy from the get go - her development was more gradual, but she was made out to be a one dimensional antagonist (and I don’t want to even get into the upcoming major plotline change where CX killing TSJ is just a dream, and Xinyue ends up being the one responsible).

I will say I appreciate the addition of scenes we didn’t get in the novel for all the characters. I am happy YZ got the scene with her mom which she apparently fought for - altho imho this was executed a little poorly almost as if they just wanted to quickly insert it into the drama and call it a day. It made the Haoling Emperor look bad for only bringing XY to see her mom now - which was not exactly the case in the novel. ANYWAY only 7 more eps to go - let’s see how they wrap this up and if the rest of the leaked script will remain as is.

He is an expert at his range of expressions!!! And his face when XY says she thought he only cared about power and the world T____T I really hope that scene in the leaked script where he says he chooses power over XY will be changed, how can he care about power more than her?! She needs to know the truth!

Omg my poor CX! I feel for him especially in this season. His yearning kills me. I am glad they included the same scenes in the novel - his conversation with his Shifu and XY

Ok so he basically knew she was there…I haven’t watched it in detail so was hoping they would explain - why now. Lol. I thought that maybe he only found out recently but if he knew this whole time, that is very strange and would not be consistent with his character. I guess they just wanted to insert the scene somewhere and call it a day - I’d rather they just scrap the idea if they plan to do it like this. Altho, I guess we get what we get and XY gets some closure.

Ok so I skimmed through the eps and am glad they kept the scene with XY’s mom. But how does everyone feel about it? In the novel Haoling Emperor didn’t know she was still alive but it looked as if he knew and only brought XY here now? Perhaps I need to watch in detail for explanations but found it a little strange. At least CX was there unlike in the novel (even tho he didn’t get to see his auntie for the last time).

Yes 🙌! Also, the evolution of AN and XY’s relationship was beautiful. AN went from not wanting to acknowledge XY as her jiejie to loving her as one even if they are not blood related. Actually I secretly thought AN would be cute with WXL if WXL were a man hahaha (think the actress shipped them too)