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A story of love and betrayal
Fu Yi Xiao, the red clad archer fires that fateful arrow at Prince Feng Suige, turning the tide of war only to be betrayed, shot by Xia Jing Shi, and lose her memory after falling off a cliff. Her rescue by the Ling family and eventual reunion with Suige. Once her enemy and now her uneasy ally set the stage for a powerful story about loyalty, revenge, and fate.
Xia Jing Shi’s sudden affection and betrayal toward Fu Yi Xiao felt poorly built one moment he is showing interest and the next he is shooting her. It came off as a forced plot device rather than a believable turning point.
What really stood out to me is how the FL and ML pain mirrors each other. Fu Yi Xiao losing her left arm strength by Xia Jing Shi and Feng Suige being stabbed by his own kin both show how betrayal shapes them. My favorite scene is when Suige keeps the entire court waiting while Fu Yi Xiao is being treated such a bold act of love and defiance, something his own father couldn't do when his wife got killed by the prime minister. Second favorite scene is when he later kills the Empress’s father because his own father is too weak to act it shows how decisive he’s become. Both leads are strong, loyal, and equally fierce.
As for Feng Xi Yang and Xia Jing Shi… their storyline honestly dragged. Watching her chase a man who keeps rejecting her was frustrating like girl, love yourself! It is repetitive and makes me more grateful for how Fu Yi Xiao’s character is written.
In a world filled with betrayal and blood, FL and ML hearts still choose each other.
Xia Jing Shi’s sudden affection and betrayal toward Fu Yi Xiao felt poorly built one moment he is showing interest and the next he is shooting her. It came off as a forced plot device rather than a believable turning point.
What really stood out to me is how the FL and ML pain mirrors each other. Fu Yi Xiao losing her left arm strength by Xia Jing Shi and Feng Suige being stabbed by his own kin both show how betrayal shapes them. My favorite scene is when Suige keeps the entire court waiting while Fu Yi Xiao is being treated such a bold act of love and defiance, something his own father couldn't do when his wife got killed by the prime minister. Second favorite scene is when he later kills the Empress’s father because his own father is too weak to act it shows how decisive he’s become. Both leads are strong, loyal, and equally fierce.
As for Feng Xi Yang and Xia Jing Shi… their storyline honestly dragged. Watching her chase a man who keeps rejecting her was frustrating like girl, love yourself! It is repetitive and makes me more grateful for how Fu Yi Xiao’s character is written.
In a world filled with betrayal and blood, FL and ML hearts still choose each other.
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