Sssnoopyyy

LOOOL either they go from reel to real or are unfazed because they regularly work with so many fabulous ppl like themselves

I only read some excerpts of the novel linked in the forum and I can see why ppl like the drama version of the leads more. They seem more developed and layered here. FSG is less crude and FYX is more decisive and badass

Damn that fast? You mean next Tues right (not tomorrow)

Omo the boy is in loveeeee

I wish they toned it down with CZY’s makeup. I was so distracted by the heavy makeup when I first started watching - from the heavy eye makeup (not sure why they needed this since he naturally has nice eyes that stand out) to the orangey bronzer/contour against very pale foundation. The white undereye makeup threw me off. The hair and costumes look great but makeup could’ve been a lot better

Yes LOVE

When do you think he started having feelings? I feel like the ep where he goes to save her and the little boy was when things shifted for them (the way he told his comrades they would circle around for a bit before heading back so she and the boy could sleep a little longer was adorable)

Somehow it feels quick (but apparently that was the case in the novel?) but natural at the same time

Hold on, ep 22??? I thought only 14 eps are out right now

Started watching with zero expectations but was pleasantly surprised by the chemistry. Guess the enemies to lovers trope really helps give that spicy push and pull haha

Does the ML become king and take in concubines) I just read some excerpts of the novel and it’s quite crude and the couple are always butting heads lol I can see how the characters in the drama are better developed.

How are the main leads here compared to the novel? Do they have a HE

When I first heard the ending theme, I was like WHAT IS THIS??? Didn’t sound like the traditional OSTs they would have for historical dramas. It is like a song you’d hear in a film credit or anime or something. So uplifting

I think the fight scenes and choreography were much better in LOTFG

Just finished ep 7 and have been feeling a lack of spark, I will continue and maybe things will unfold at ep 10

I just finished ep 7 and am trying to be patient but also noticed that there isn’t much of a story/plot yet. Although some of the interactions were cute, I feel lukewarm watching the leads. I don’t know what it is…something is missing. But mainly waiting for a story to happen

I just finished ep 7, does the plot get better? I haven’t really seen much development since ep 1 and am not too impressed by the action scenes/choreography or lack thereof (plus a general fighting close combat with just a bow and arrow). I feel like the characters are just there. Don’t get me wrong, the aesthetics are good and we also get to see CL play different personas showing off his acting range (and all the fan service with his muscles lol), but there doesn’t seem to be much of a story.

I know it’s still early to tell, but feeling lukewarm atm.

I love the ending OST! Did not expect an uplifting one, almost like it would be played at the end of a good film/anime

Xiao Jue’s best friend in the novel who was a well known physician (they merged his character with Xiao Jue’s nephew Cheng Li Su). Cheng Li Sun and Lin Shuang He were separate characters and LSH was my fave and I really wish he was his own person in the show

Oh haha my message was meant for @twinty but wow been a while. I read it after casting was announced so already had their faces in mind while reading (shipped them since then ahaha)