Omgosh I am so pleased with this drama - the unexpected twists and turns, the acting, the star studded cast (veteran actors, Cheng Yi and Wuzhu from Joy of Life!) and cinematography! I hope it continues keeping me on my toes. This may just be my favourite drama of the year. However, there were some things I wanted to ask (see below)
that part was not on the novel, it's really heartbreaking, how did she had the guts to do that to him 😭
Oh I didn't read the whole novel, so didn't know they had those kind of dynamics. Yeah I can't imagine how the original story would pass censorship, and even if it did, may be even more 'unacceptable'/taboo. I sympathize with his past, which explains why he grew up like that. She was the one person who was there for him when he had no one, so he naturally clung to her. But his attachment to her is technically quite unhealthy. The guy needs a lot of work and healing.
that part was not on the novel, it's really heartbreaking, how did she had the guts to do that to him 😭
You would think that she would be mature enough to have a conversation with him, she hasn't treated him as an adult/equal. If this was all a lie just to get him on the plane, that's very cruel. I don't blame him for hating her for that.
I'm guessing they changed the story and included a breakup to create a period of separation so that LW can see the world and grow up without CJ around? So their relationship is more appropriate after the fact?
Anyone still saddened on how things played out with FYX and her bros? I know she remained good friends with Ning Fei but it is unfortunate how XWR turned out - I didn’t read the whole novel but I don’t think they had this kind of fallout. Very sad. Also sad for all of FSG’s fallen brothers.
Also, I was expecting much more from XJS’s character. He had a lot of potential as the 2ML besides the love triangle. The other characters had their development but he seemed inconsistent / wishy washy a lot of the time. It’s hard to believe he was responsible for the death camp. I feel like they watered him down for a good chunk of the series.
Ngl I was more intrigued by FXY and XJY’s chaotic relationship than the mains toward the end. Didn’t think I’d find it entertaining. Both so unhinged but we all knew there was no way XJY would survive given everything he has done.
Although it’s unrealistic that the court matters were left to FXY (she is an intelligent woman but has zero experience), I think we can all agree that the main leads deserve their peace. They lost so much and should just live their lives freely. They deserve the HE. Who knows, they may decide to take over if FXY hates the job, and bring prosperity to the ppl
Yes valuable lessons that impacted everyone. There is a consequence to every action taken.
Ending felt a bit meh to me but was better than some other dramas. I do understand why the emperor wanted FSG to be the heir, he is very capable and it is kind of unrealistic to leave it in the hands of the other two siblings who have no experience in court affairs. Perhaps he will take over if his sister dislikes the job, but I guess they wanted to give everyone a bigger role and better ending than what I heard about in the novel.
It is unfortunate that XJS’s character wasn’t utilized to his full potential. I heard he was not like this in the novel
Raise your hands if anybody expected that you will end up loving and rooting the most unexpected character and…
Lol it’s a twisted parallel to the main couple - who started off on the wrong foot too and had that fiesty push and pull. Definitely an unexpected couple, and surprisingly, I find them quite entertaining
FSG and FYX started strong, but I kinda lost interest in them around episode 25 or 26, when XJS, XJY, and FXY’s…
LOL ngl I kinda feel the same? Maybe because all that tension is outta the way and the main couple are solidified. But I find this is always the case when I watch romances, always fun before they become official.
Pleasant surprise to see FXY’s character evolve in this matter. Nice seeing secondary leads have bigger roles outside of their obsessive love. She and XJY are quite an entertaining duo
I still don’t like the princess but I don’t hate her like before. I thought she would stay a lovesick fool…
Tbh a pleasant surprise for me because the love triangle tropes always have the secondary leads obsessed til the very end (which apparently was how she was in the novel). Glad that was changed
Lol I feel like everyone besides the main leads have snapped and gone a little cray cray. The 180 Murong Yao’s father did was a little out of character. I understand the desperation of saving his son, but considering how loyal he was up til this point, the change was almost unnatural. I guess I have to turn off my brain on some of the events and plot holes including another amnesia plot (which doesn’t look like it will last long anyway). But is anyone lowkey digging the madness between Xiyang and the Emperor? Lol seeing both of them unhinged is kinda entertaining. Better than seeing her constantly pining over XJS
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I'm guessing they changed the story and included a breakup to create a period of separation so that LW can see the world and grow up without CJ around? So their relationship is more appropriate after the fact?
Also, I was expecting much more from XJS’s character. He had a lot of potential as the 2ML besides the love triangle. The other characters had their development but he seemed inconsistent / wishy washy a lot of the time. It’s hard to believe he was responsible for the death camp. I feel like they watered him down for a good chunk of the series.
Ngl I was more intrigued by FXY and XJY’s chaotic relationship than the mains toward the end. Didn’t think I’d find it entertaining. Both so unhinged but we all knew there was no way XJY would survive given everything he has done.
Although it’s unrealistic that the court matters were left to FXY (she is an intelligent woman but has zero experience), I think we can all agree that the main leads deserve their peace. They lost so much and should just live their lives freely. They deserve the HE. Who knows, they may decide to take over if FXY hates the job, and bring prosperity to the ppl
Ending felt a bit meh to me but was better than some other dramas. I do understand why the emperor wanted FSG to be the heir, he is very capable and it is kind of unrealistic to leave it in the hands of the other two siblings who have no experience in court affairs. Perhaps he will take over if his sister dislikes the job, but I guess they wanted to give everyone a bigger role and better ending than what I heard about in the novel.
It is unfortunate that XJS’s character wasn’t utilized to his full potential. I heard he was not like this in the novel
Pleasant surprise to see FXY’s character evolve in this matter. Nice seeing secondary leads have bigger roles outside of their obsessive love. She and XJY are quite an entertaining duo