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For someone so intelligent, I was a bit surprised he couldn’t figure out that it was a scheme on YY’s part. He should’ve known nothing happened! But them again I guess it’s hard to say when he blacked out

Agreed. I also really sympathize with CX, she could’ve chosen him too and he had his chance but he pushed her to TSJ and FL. In the novel, he even talks about this. Under different circumstances, CX would have been end game. I know he becomes greedy and selfish in the end but his love for XY runs deep

I feel like he had his suspicions on her identity as not being a simple one, he is prob the most intelligent of all the characters.

Omg I can see him saying this 🤣

Can someone who’s read the novel explain the bug situation - curious on the details of how it works. They say only two ppl in love can plant it in themselves, and they either live together in love or die in heartbreak. XL was able to transfer it from CX to himself because he had feelings at that point right? How was he able to control it so that XY wouldn’t feel anything - unless he forces her to feel it (eg there were a couple of scenes where she feels something).

Why does his heart hurt when he saw XY and Jing together after Jing brings her up from the ocean - was that his own pain or hers?

That’s fair, altho I remember she said she would marry him so they can always be together. Maybe I remembered incorrectly. They call each other gege and meimei but that’s the norm - doesn’t mean they are siblings. They are cousins but would be normal for them to marry in that era.

He does achieve his goal - there was a tragic excerpt at the end of the novel where he says he reached his goal but lost XY along the way.

I think ZWY brought the depth so made me sympathize with the character more. Can say the same for the actors who play XL and TSJ.

He has a gentle heart by nature, and loves deeply. I love his bond with XY. However, I also don’t want to take away the fact that some of his actions and behaviours are neither healthy nor romantic. He is a demon, he didn’t know XY in the beginning, and he has his reasons for things, but if this were translated in today’s world it would be toxic (objectively speaking).

Quite sad he could not go with his heart and was determined to die in battle.

Never thought I’d say this, but after quickly skimming through the last few eps and the ending chapters of the story, I’m actually shipping XY with CX too?! Something about their bond and dynamic is just so beautiful. Putting aside his flaws and choices, it’s quite tragic and regretful that they weren’t endgame. He had his selfish desires but ultimately he always loved her from the beginning to end (which was the prime motivator for a lot of things). I can see why he is the main lead. He is quite layered and has his gentle yet ruthless sides. I appreciate how they can let their guard down and be vulnerable around one another. They fought together through many things and understood each other well. I was drawn to XL in the first half (even tho I support TSJ throughout the series), now drawn to CX haha. Kudos to the writer for creating all these wonderful yet flawed characters we can love and relate to.

Haha I’m still catching up with 10+ eps so kinda happy about that even tho I skimmed through the raw eps. Will prob read the book or watch bts and interviews.

Thank you for posting this, I’m quite taken aback by the fan wars over characters. I say this as someone who LOVES XL, but also happily supports TSJ and XY being end game (quite happy tbh). With the latter half of the series, I even started to appreciate CX more. I mean it would be nice if there could be 3 XYs for the 3 guys lol. I find myself wavering between the 3 because they all shine in their own way whenever it’s their scene.

It was never about who deserved XY most, who did the most, etc. Let’s not compare apples to oranges. All the characters have their flaws. I love XL and CX - but let’s not disregard some of their unhealthy behaviour too. If circumstances allowed it, I honestly can see XY end up with any of the men. But her journey ended up with TSJ, he was someone who can be with her for life, and she genuinely loves him. TSJ is not weak. His extreme kindness (to a fault which hurt XY) can be a weakness but also a strength. To continue having such a heart after the worst torture and humiliation shows his grace. He isn’t stupid, he is prob one of the most intelligent and can be very strategic. He also is very respectful of XYs boundaries and relationship with CX and XL. He isn’t perfect, but to meet someone like him in today’s world is already rare. Let’s just respect each other’s opinions/preferences without tearing characters down.

His kindness is a weakness and a strength. To still have a kind heart even after the biggest torture.

XY saved him, but he also saved her.

Still catching up even tho i did spoil myself with the last 9 eps. Had some questions as I catch up:

- ep where XY refuses to kiss XL underwater and TSJ ends up getting her out of the water. Why did XL’s heart hurt? Was it because of his own feelings or XY’s pain? Still don’t really know how this works lol - cuhs she can’t feel his pain (how is he in control)?
- TSJ and the wine bottles - what did he notice about the bottles that made him suspect there was a spy? What was lan xiangs motive (im assuming she was working for Hou), but why tamper with the wine bottles?

Same! I actually didn’t think much about CX but he really wowed me halfway through - the angst and emotions in the scenes with XY were amazing. I really feel for CX and XY, the love and loyalty is a rare gem

My EXACT sentiments! It’s so unfair to compare the two and I really don’t like seeing some of the fan wars against the characters. I’m really happy TSJ and XY are end game, but I love XL. I also grew to like CX too - he has his flaws, but he loves XY just as much as the rest. I sympathize with CX because if circumstances were different maybe he wouldn’t have gone down that route and he could’ve had his chance.

All in all, they all love XY and I could see her with any of the 3 guys, if circumstances and timing were right for it to happen.

Omg was gonna say the same thing, his character has grown on me and despite his flaws and what’s to come, there is no doubt that he loves XY. He looked for her for 300 yrs and really cared for her after their reunion. I sympathize with him and feel that if none of the tragedies happened in the past, maybe the two would have lived happily together. Ofc this is the same for all the male leads - but circumstances and choices determine the result!

Appreciate ZWY who plays CX, glad he got the role. I know ppl feel for XL a LOT, dont get me wrong he is still my fave but I cannot help but be touched by CX and XY - they have a different kind a bond that is so close and intimate

CX is amazing, didn’t care for him at first but his acting is 👌🏻 especially with XY. The chemistry is great between them too and their scenes together move me most even tho i love jing and XY together and XL is my fave

Someone wanna spoil me on what happens in ep 39? Heard they released all the eps somewhere

Looooooool

I agree. I think all the characters (especially XY) were pretty rational/realistic in the story. They all had love but also kept their duties/goals in mind. XY wasn’t your typical FL who only lived for love - she didn’t want an ending like her mom so she made a realistic choice based on why she wanted in life. Love isn’t the only motivator in a relationship. And it wasn’t like she settled for Jing, she loved him. She loved all the guys in her own way, but Jing was her life partner

Seems like all the MLs are great at conveying subtle emotions/microexpressions