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There were definitely subtle nuances that I interpreted as love that surpassed that of family love in the novel. I know a lot of ppl say she loves him only as a brother, and yes that was the case in the end. However, she always had him in her heart and she remembered the promise they made. But after reuniting and seeing the path he chose, she chose to support him as his meimei/his closest person. The potential romantic love she had for him never came to fruition because of circumstances, but I think if he reached out and pursued her in the beginning when they reunited, things may have been different.

The excerpt in chapter 47 before XY went into slumber was a big indication of that.

YAOXUANNNNNNN <3 lol just realized you have them in your profile pic. That’s one of my fave scenes of them. How is that a sibling interaction?! More like a married couple! Their interactions in S2 are like a couple too ughhhh so natural

He knows she loves him that’s why he tried pushing her away so she can forget him. XY even tried telling her to forget CX since he will have a harem a women, and cannot give himself completely to one person.

In the novel, he did promise her dad that he will treat her as well as how her dad treats Consort Jing An. Unlike his other wives, his care for AN is sincere. Per the leaked script, the drama ends with CX and AN in Qingshui town and CX looking for XY, but it means they still spend time together and are ok. There may not be love on his part but he will continue to treat her well

When I read the novel, I was so moved by the scene between Tian er and XY. They did a great job showing that beautiful scene. It was hard holding back the tears! Tian er is such a wise woman, you can see how her perspective of life influenced XY even when XY was WXL.

I feel that he projected the feelings of being a good brother to XY onto AN during the 300 yrs he searched relentlessly for XY, perhaps a coping mechanism? Feel bad for AN as it wasn’t fair for her but he sincerely cares for AN, but only as a sister. From the leaked script it seems like AN will have a convo with her dad before the wedding telling him she knows CX doesn’t love her. Honestly wonder what would’ve happened if she knew CX was in love with XY, funny how she never suspected it especially after the whole ordeal where XY nearly died after poisoning herself and CX.

I think CX closed off his heart all those yrs ago and will only open up to XY. Considering he was separated from XY longer than they were even together, and probably met countless beautiful and talented women without ever being moved, it’s prob goes to show that it’s hard for him to fall for anyone. When he is with XY, he can be completely himself.

I am with you Katelyn! I am here for YaoXuan! Even though I feel sadness even during their sweet moments (knowing what’s to come), I am on this ship with you

I know a lot of ppl believe XY only saw CX as a brother and are not wrong. However, there were a couple of instances where I feel like XY’s feelings for him were beyond that of sibling love, he was already in her heart, but it never came to fruition due to circumstances. By the time they reunited, he wanted to fight for the throne which she supported him in. And with that choice, he was not considered. I guess my heart breaks on what could’ve been, but then we wouldn’t have a story.

There are many what ifs for not only YaoXuan but YaoLiu as well, which is what makes this story so good for analysis haha

Good idea! Haha

Wow didn’t know Ashes of Love had the same heated discussions. Lol interesting because YZ was the FL in it too. Lol I try to stay within specific threads now because I am getting more anxiety from this main page

Yeah I am NOT happy about the script. It butchered all the main characters from what I was able to tell - some out of character actions from what was shown in S1. And we are gonna miss some epic XL scenes!

Whoever was responsible for casting ZWY and TJC need an award lol. I was most blown away by ZWY’s acting range, his eyes tell stories.

I loveeeeee ZWY’s voice - so nice and clear. He enunciates well. He can be a radio host haha. I think all the cast dubbed themselves. Not sure where I saw the comment or video but apparently TJC’s dad accompanied him when TJC dubbed his scenes and his dad had to leave the room and teared up (likely from XL’s last battle scene) - someone correct me if I’m wrong

There is no way it would be that infrequent. If it follows other dramas, they typically release up to 6 the first day with 2 eps/day after that. May not have a release 7 days of the week but a good chunk of it. Given how short S2 is, it will probably last 2 weeks at most especially since the actors have other dramas lined up (I’ve noticed that they try to avoid releasing too many for the same actors at the same time due to viewership ratings)

My YaoXuan heart T_____T

Just saw the clip of ZWY talking about CX’s character and CX-XY relationship on weibo (https://video.weibo.com/show?fid=1034:5052140180144174). He has a very good understanding of him. CX is such a tragic character, and this is something I was able to witness more of after rewatching S1. The heartbreak, internal struggles, shouldering burdens…he gave everyone a peaceful country at the expense of his own freedom and happiness. In the end, he lost XY forever - forever missing her. It breaks me because of how beautiful their bond was - the unwavering support they gave each other, a bond that was deeper than family and romance.

There were discussions about the S2 script regarding how it downplays his love/intentions by making him feel sorry/guilty for choosing the throne over her - that the throne was more important than XY. This totally throws off his characterization from S1 and the novel because he never cared about power and just wanted a simple life with his loved ones. In the beginning of the drama, he told Lao Sang that it would be nice to live with XY in QingShui town. Someone made a valid point - it wasn’t a simple choice between power or love, but a choice between selfishly putting down everything to be with XY or selflessly getting the power to guarantee her safety and happiness. The only one he let go of was himself because he can never live on his free will.

And the ruo mu flower pin. Such a significant token of his love (which they also downplayed in the script). But still broke my heart because it represented his love for her and how he would only ever see her as his one true love/wife. Aghhhhhh

Yayyy more YaoXuan shippers here. I am not alone

Omg yes it just pains me! I am rewatching S1 and in the very beginning he was talking to Lao Sang, saying how it would be nice to just live in QingShui Town with XY. He gave up his happiness and freedom for power, just so that he could protect her!
I just wish circumstances were different so he could live a happy and normal life with her.

TEAM CX in the drama and novel (although I'm APPALLED at the S2 script, destroying the full 100% crazy CX from the novel. I guess ZWY's acting and presence will make up for it at least a little bit). I'll be here waving my YaoXuan flag on the sinking ship.

They are doing this on purpose! LOL at least I'll get to see a CX who's emotions will be bubbling and overflowing in S2, the chains are broken! Give me the crazy CX and YaoXuan scenes!

I realized I had to create an account to read them haha. Omg just seeing these comments are making me even more anxious. I love CX, one of the few YaoXuan shippers (although the ship will never sail). Agghhhh so they end up keeping the scene where he drunkenly confesses to XY ahhhhhh. I dunno if I have the heart to see ZWY’s even more expressive eyes - I am sure he will stand out even more in S2 with his acting range

I’m unable to see any comments, only the video clip. Did I click something wrong?
I wanna see what they said, I’m sure they were positive since ZWY is such a good actor. Prob the strongest among them all