Enjoying the cases so far - I do have to shut off part of my brain because it’s not super realistic, but this is a very watchable and entertaining show as of ep 7.
I’m almost sure that the fighting is related to when YGZ got injured and they both were in the cave or so. Which…
The costumes seem to fit the same time. They probably are filming by location/set? And probably depends on when certain actors are available. It's not unusual to film out of order, and I don't know if they have some sort of schedule released (I would think not?).
Snow is playing the second female lead, Yi Zhangzhu. She's the daughter of an important general of the same country…
She had a small guest role in TPOB, so I think this one should feature her more. And yes, I’m hoping all the characters are developed well, makes it more enjoyable and interesting to watch.
Can a novel reader pls spoil me about the character Kong Xue Er is playing?
Snow is playing the second female lead, Yi Zhangzhu. She's the daughter of an important general of the same country as Wang Youshou's character, the crown prince Ye Yuqing. In the novel, the male lead Yin Gezhi (who himself is the crown prince of his kingdom) ends up as a hostage in the enemy kingdom. To put things briefly, Zhangzhu develops a liking for Yin Gezhi during this time and does act as the typical spoiled, annoying 2nd FL in the novel. She goes out of her way to harass the female lead, but Fengyue can handle herself lol. Zhangzhu's character pretty much disappears from the narrative later on (around the 2nd half) when Yin Gezhi and Fengyue return to their kingdom.
Now, in the drama, things may change quite a bit, so we'll have to see. I hope the character is given more depth.
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https://m.weibo.cn/status/5189343735972719
https://x.com/just_DengWeiD/status/1943979640143720582
And, to those who were worried about Li Wanda, she was filming too, couldn't find a good video/pic to post here
Now, in the drama, things may change quite a bit, so we'll have to see. I hope the character is given more depth.