VelvetLady852

Hi! There were only a few misunderstandings and a break up in the 2nd half of the drama (I think towards the last one-third of the story), but they got back together again.

Hi! Thanks for reading my review 😊. I'm kinda neutral when it comes to Ma Rong, although there were some instances that I was annoyed with her because of her impulsiveness and brash behavior (as I mentioned in my review).

Ok, let me know when you've finished it 😊. I'm looking forward to S2. It's slated to air in 2025, but I do hope they release it this year!

Welcome 😊! Have you finished it?

Yes the S2 preview is quite intriguing, and I'm looking forward to it! 😊

It seems that she likes him at the start, but nothing happened further along that line. So I think she's just being protective of him. But she definitely admires/looks up to him.

Same here! I hope they release season 2 this year.

Hi! He is in the last case, so from ep 30 to 32.

I just finished this. Glad that my interest was sustained throughout the drama. The cases were interesting and the characters were diverse, though there were some slow moments in the later cases. Love the fight scenes too! They're well-choreographed.
Zhou Yi Wei and Wang Li Kun did well here; I like how they protrayed their characters. I'm looking forward to part 2, especially after seeing the preview at the end of ep 32.

Agree with everything you said.

Just finished epiosde 12 and I'm enjoying it. I like mysteries and this just fits the bill (reminds me of Judge Bao 包青天 series). There are interesting cases and investigations, smart and multi-layered characters, and excellent fight scenes. I like Zhou Yi Wei and Wang Li Kun's portrayal, and WLK is pretty and has that refined look. Hope this will be sustained, and I'm looking forward to the succeeding episodes.

Hi! You might have watched it by now, but in case you haven't:

There is the FL's ex-bf, but he's not a nuisance, the love triangle is weak since the story is more focused on the FL and ML's story and romance.

They had a fight but no break-up since they got together.

I finished GGS2 3 days ago, and I like it! The story's pacing was quite slow at the start, that I put it on hold to watch something else. But good thing it picked up at around episode 14 or 15, and from then on, I was able to enjoy it and looked forward to succeeding episodes. I love the chemistry and sweet moments between Hu Yi Tian and Li Yi Tong, it's believable, and I was rooting for them!
The supporting characters did well and they have many humorous interactions, and the soundtrack is great. It's not perfect, but overall, it's an enjoyable watch for me.

Note that I watched this as a stand-alone drama since I haven't watched GGS1, so there's no comparison.

You mean the version with the 2nd ending will be shown in 3 days?

So I came back to watch this (after finishing GGS2) and soldiered on, and the story somehow picked up again in ep 29 or 30, despite it being a bit rushed. I think it's a good ending not just for A Mai, but also for Nanxia and Beimo, because they would have peace, at least for a few years. I just felt sad for Tang Shao Yi, even a little bit for Chen Qi 😥! Although A Mai did not end up with anyone (good decision in leaving the ML, imo he doesn't deserve her, especially after his actions in the last few episodes), I like that she didn't settle and she's free, as the ending showed her riding out to have her adventure (maybe she would meet CYQ, who knows?). I heard there is a 2nd ending with Chang Yu Qing, it would be great if they released it, or have a spin-off featuring A Mai and CYQ 😊.

Agree, glad that A Mai didn't settle :) Although she didn't end up with anyone, I think it's the best ending for the drama. It would be good to have a spin-off featuring A Mai and CYQ.

I stopped at ep28, switched to focus on the other drama that I'm also watching (GGS2), and then I will come back to finish this one. Same as you, I will soldier on, because I want to know/see how the story will end.

Same sentiment on the Crown Prince's death. As I said in my other comment, it's like the scriptwriters looked for an easy/convenient way to get rid of him, it's just so sudden and abrupt. So now it's one "hurdle" down and one step nearer to the throne for the ML.

The ML's mother has that scheming side to her, which became obvious in the recent episodes. And agree with you on her thinking process. I also prefer that she end up either with CYQ or alone.

I want to see more of CYQ!