Xie Huaigui is not as foolish and buffoonish as he seems. He has schemes and plans. And depending on what episode…
One last question:
Do you understand where Xiao Wuyi and Xie Jiayu are starting from? As in, their different circumstances, before Xiao Wuyi asks for Xie Jiayu's hand in marriage by the end of episode 1?
The red ribbon in episode 10 has a special significance to Xiao Wuyi. He has never been in love before. Whatever…
She is naive but quick-witted, smart but still needs guidance. At times, she is wise beyond her years, but still can't read a map.
Given Xiao Wuyi's less-flattering observations of her (which makes the impending emotional connection more realistic), he also recognises she has a patriotic heart, a good head on her shoulders, the most amusing thoughts while being mechanically astute, and a sense of justice that seems over-idealistic at times but is what he himself cannot express.
Since he has concubines and dancers and consorts, people would assume Xiao Wuyi knows what true love is. He himself hasn't got a clue, and there's no therapist or Tinder or internet to swipe left and Google "Are You In Love or MERELY bamboozled with infatuation?"
On Xie Jiayu's part, I question if she knows what love is. She obviously has a strong sense of loyalty and she clearly has feelings for Li Mao, but I'm not sure I can claim it is love.
Xie Jiayu still has doubts about Xiao Wuyi, but at least they are comfortable friends. And she might be having new feelings she cannot figure out yet. That is where episodes 9 and 10 take us.
Xie Huaigui is not as foolish and buffoonish as he seems. He has schemes and plans. And depending on what episode…
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Xie Huaigui wants his son on the throne. He wants this at all costs.
Li Mao will become bitter at losing Xie Jiayu to Xiao Wuyi. He wants to learn the necessary to be Emperor, also thanks to Xie Huaigui's lies and emotional manipulations. Li Mao and Xiao Wuyi will have a falling out, at one point with Li Mao forcing Xie Jiayu to hold a crossbow and making her shoot Xiao Wuyi.
Li Lejun, Li Mao's sister... I believe she dies on the battlefield, given the BTS and Li Mao's reaction. If Li Mao is fortunate, he will live but likely give up everything. If not, well... Li Mao will also not survive-> This part, I'm not too clear yet. There's one scene involving Peter Ho that I am still hazy, about the details.
Ep. 7-8: When did the ML fall for FL? Till Ep. 5, there is no scene of him looking at her for more than 2 seconds…
The red ribbon in episode 10 has a special significance to Xiao Wuyi. He has never been in love before. Whatever he is doing for Xie Jiayu during these 8 episodes is him softening and opening up. In love is a stretch at this point. He left her on the rooftop and told her to figure out a way to get off.
We're probably not going to go there. "Princess Weiyoung" had Tuoba Jun ruling for ten years before he kicked the bucket. Xiao Wuyi has a maximum of 3 to 5 years, unless some solution is found
The cast mentioned a HE. I am also expecting a HE, due to the amount of time the leads took to film a certain sequence.
((Also, I have a soft spot for Luo Jin. In episode 13 of PW, when Tuoba Jun was interacting with his mother, the acting was riveting and made me cackle. And I adored him in 2025's crime suspense thriller "Beloved".))
What I am dreading is a magical C-drama resolution. For now, we've avoided magical survivals off cliffs and other medicinal wonders XD
Ai Mi doing promotion for "Kung Fu Soccer" ⚽... Busy young lady ❤️...(Inc: Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba,…
"Kung Fu Soccer" will break 500 million RMB before midnight today. It was 4.85 million RMB around 9 pm. Led by Zhang Xiaofei and Dilraba, Ai Mi in her supporting role is fortunate to be around so many actresses that help give her such a wonderful birthday present before 13 July tomorrow, in 2 hours' time!
Some of us don't want Ai Mi to do any kissing or steamy scenes for at least ten years. The pearl-clutchers on…
Ai Mi can accept this role precisely because of the regulations which govern the protections of minors in China. She won't have to do kissing scenes and steamy scenes. In short, an oldschool C-drama more traditional and in line with non-idol dramas, instead of the newer trend for some idol C-dramas that utilise PDA but cannot save IQiyi from its perpetually-almost-bankrupt state. Tencent has seen the light in terms of audience, and it is evident in what they are focusing on producing this year, for older viewers and male viewers.
They blocked me as well. They do not take well when someone can disagree with them.I wrote a much longer summary…
The plot is working out rather nicely. It's not what many MDL viewers expected, and right up my alley.
I forgot to mention Jumpsuitor deleted their comments to me, after being roasted. They are also a PoJ fan. Liking a drama is fine, but lying about why one is on a page about another drama talking rubbish and lobbing insults at everyone and everything is not. I was blunt. You were too diplomatically kind. That is also why they did not delete their comments to you.
The building of their friendship feels very naturally organic, and the emotional pacing is good. That's how emotional…
The Empress Dowager is short-sighted, in the sense that losing the Beifu Army during the battle at Jiuzhuang Plain would have been very dangerous and likely emboldened the much-larger army of the Eagle King from Northern Qin to march on Southern Ye.
Making crossbows that would fail for the Beifu Army is a gamble that had me shaking my head.
That Prince of Changsha is no military warrior who could lead an army in battle. His dying was merciful and quick.
This is what I get when my weekend has been more hectic than normal.Watched only one episode😭Needless to say,…
You'll be in for quite a ride. The plot is right up my alley, comedy plus characters developing is also unfolding nicely, and 8 episodes in... Politics will develop well enough, before battle.
Xie Jiayu is sixteen, and has barely seen the world. It will be interesting to see her perspectives change, as…
Xiao Wuyi himself has suffered betrayal. Xie Jiayu can make him forget the weight of the world and responsibilities he bears, and catch him by surprise because she can say the darndest things *cue episode 7 drunken advisor of the heart 😂😂😂😂*
I like that he hasn't suddenly inexplicably fallen for her, but is softening.
Then of course, I had to throw in the historical references expansion from episode 7, for episode 8:
By episode 4 I can really see why some get a more old-school wuxia vibe from this. I'm excited. Original stories…
I am very much enjoying this, ever since I championed the production team such as the Director and Screenwriter in my July 2025 forum post.
If you want to better understand the references for episode 8 pertaining to Xiao Wuyi and Li Mao and what unfolds, I posted three links expanding on a reference used by the Empress Dowager near the end of episode 7:
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Politics and details about the production:
https://kisskh.at/790870-que-gu#comment-26768262
Translation issues:
https://kisskh.at/790870-que-gu#comment-26764938
After mention in episode 7, history for episode 8:
https://kisskh.at/790870-que-gu#comment-26771578
Do you understand where Xiao Wuyi and Xie Jiayu are starting from? As in, their different circumstances, before Xiao Wuyi asks for Xie Jiayu's hand in marriage by the end of episode 1?
Can you list in an order, so I can understand?
For example, is it:
1) Family Chart
2) Politics of court
3) What is happening with ???
If you look from Xie Jiayu's perspective, it will be easiest to learn.
Happy Birthday, Ai Mi~
You're worked hard for 12 years since the age of 6, and may all your dreams blossom and flourish beyond your imagination with this new year! 🥨🍾🎂🌺
Given Xiao Wuyi's less-flattering observations of her (which makes the impending emotional connection more realistic), he also recognises she has a patriotic heart, a good head on her shoulders, the most amusing thoughts while being mechanically astute, and a sense of justice that seems over-idealistic at times but is what he himself cannot express.
Since he has concubines and dancers and consorts, people would assume Xiao Wuyi knows what true love is. He himself hasn't got a clue, and there's no therapist or Tinder or internet to swipe left and Google "Are You In Love or MERELY bamboozled with infatuation?"
On Xie Jiayu's part, I question if she knows what love is. She obviously has a strong sense of loyalty and she clearly has feelings for Li Mao, but I'm not sure I can claim it is love.
Xie Jiayu still has doubts about Xiao Wuyi, but at least they are comfortable friends. And she might be having new feelings she cannot figure out yet. That is where episodes 9 and 10 take us.
I'm not keen on sucking face in C-dramas. My maximum tolerance is one or two kisses. Beyond that, I just FFWD.
Xie Huaigui wants his son on the throne. He wants this at all costs.
Li Mao will become bitter at losing Xie Jiayu to Xiao Wuyi. He wants to learn the necessary to be Emperor, also thanks to Xie Huaigui's lies and emotional manipulations. Li Mao and Xiao Wuyi will have a falling out, at one point with Li Mao forcing Xie Jiayu to hold a crossbow and making her shoot Xiao Wuyi.
Li Lejun, Li Mao's sister... I believe she dies on the battlefield, given the BTS and Li Mao's reaction. If Li Mao is fortunate, he will live but likely give up everything. If not, well... Li Mao will also not survive-> This part, I'm not too clear yet. There's one scene involving Peter Ho that I am still hazy, about the details.
The cast mentioned a HE. I am also expecting a HE, due to the amount of time the leads took to film a certain sequence.
((Also, I have a soft spot for Luo Jin. In episode 13 of PW, when Tuoba Jun was interacting with his mother, the acting was riveting and made me cackle. And I adored him in 2025's crime suspense thriller "Beloved".))
What I am dreading is a magical C-drama resolution. For now, we've avoided magical survivals off cliffs and other medicinal wonders XD
Try not to eat while watching. I made the mistake once, for dinner. Suffice to say, I'm now having late suppers instead XD
https://www.weibo.com/2095820504/R8nYX7K19
I forgot to mention Jumpsuitor deleted their comments to me, after being roasted. They are also a PoJ fan. Liking a drama is fine, but lying about why one is on a page about another drama talking rubbish and lobbing insults at everyone and everything is not. I was blunt. You were too diplomatically kind. That is also why they did not delete their comments to you.
Please ignore their nonsense.
Making crossbows that would fail for the Beifu Army is a gamble that had me shaking my head.
That Prince of Changsha is no military warrior who could lead an army in battle. His dying was merciful and quick.
I like that he hasn't suddenly inexplicably fallen for her, but is softening.
Then of course, I had to throw in the historical references expansion from episode 7, for episode 8:
https://kisskh.at/790870-que-gu#comment-26771578
If you want to better understand the references for episode 8 pertaining to Xiao Wuyi and Li Mao and what unfolds, I posted three links expanding on a reference used by the Empress Dowager near the end of episode 7:
https://kisskh.at/790870-que-gu#comment-26771578