The forehead kiss is at 1:28, when they are alone having a heart-to-heart.I pretty much mentioned this in my summative…
No one is spinning anything.
You did take things out of context. You said a kiss. Your entire comment implies HMH and Ai Mi are doing something improper for this drama. I gave full context of the forehead kiss. Ai Mi is fully-clothed with regal attire and headdress at 2:30, and HMH is flinging himself at her knees for a reason. That's all I will say, so it won't be a spoiler.
He's also partially shirtless in episode 1, with good reason.
You can say what you want. Others will reply accordingly.
I'll be staying on the page. Thanks for keeping your reply civil :)
Fantastic. I knew she would nail it. Directors Cao Dun and Mao Kunyu will ensure she has finetuned the little…
A requirement of delivering comedic scenes in all its subtleties, and then switching fast between emotions, requires very good acting.
"All's Well, Ends Well" (1992) is a HK classic that is watched at CNY, not just in HK.
The entire cast pulls off comedy and seriousness very well. They are all excellent HK actors and actresses. If you haven't watched that, you should. You can then measure Ai Mi's comedic talent accordingly.
I hope you don't mind that I just reposted this above. I gave you credit. Please Let me know if it's NOT ok. This…
You're welcome. People don't realise the NRTA is very hard to please. They do mini-hatchet jobs to major hatchet-jobs on C-dramas. This drama being a historical drama and obtaining an airing license less than 3 months after filming wrapped, when post-production needed to happen and take at least two weeks before submission? It's a notable groundbreaking record.
The NRTA will not consider an opinion, if you don't send in your opinion with personal details including a mobile phone number. Their query submission form on their website is very specific.
China's employment laws and protection laws for minors are very strong. Much stronger than other countries.
You can see my summary for episodes 1 and 3 above, which I just posted:
Fantastic. I knew she would nail it. Directors Cao Dun and Mao Kunyu will ensure she has finetuned the little emoting details, which she didn't nail in the drama filmed before filming for their dramas in 2024.
I am glad that she can close the gap between her and one other actress.
What happened with Jia Yu was terrible....can somebody spoil me on why did her father do that? And did he also…
Xie Huaigui is not as foolish and buffoonish as he seems. He has schemes and plans. And depending on what episode you are at, I won't ruin it for you, if you don't want spoilers beyond what has been released.
Bloodshed. Carefully-chosen words. Comedy. Gears in place. Xie Jiayu reciting those lines of poetry wrongly had…
Considering the extent of his wounds including that arrow received, after the battle at Jiuzhang versus his thirst for vengeance? This second son and official heir of the Prince of Jing’an is not going to listen to Ruisheng. Given the dancers brought back from the Prince of Changsha and the music which accompanied their joyous triumphant dancing of freedom from a sniveling nasty coward, the shadows on the screen would have made anyone think Xiao Wuyi was kissing a woman and carrying out intimacies-
Turns out his "maid" is carefully applying fresh bandages to his wounds. Look, if you are going to be scandalized by a wounded warrior being partially shirtless or anyone being shirtless for any reason in this drama, please stop watching. There will be one more shirtless scene. There’s vital context for this partial undress in the first episode, for the subsequent episodes. As to who the "maid" really is, watch on and find out.
When you watch a first episode of Gao Yijun’s dramas, don’t assume you’ve pegged supporting characters in his dramas correctly. Delectable layers and twists are a usual feature. Supporting characters are well-chosen and well-acted here.
Peter Ho, smarmy and adoring and comical, as expected. I’m somewhat pissed-off that the other historical drama you are in and also helmed by Director Gao is not released. I know you’re going to break my heart later, more than once, in multiple episodes, with what you are. Endearing so swiftly, a poison needle slipping into the blood heading towards the heart, and wonderful rapport with Ai Mi as your beloved Yao Yao. Wu Mengzhang is going to do a huge number with my heart and mind and Xie Huaigui’s character.
Wider context of how we got here, plus episodes 1 to 3->
At the Northern Border after feigning retreat, the Beifu Army lured the much-larger enemy soldiers of the Black Eagle Army into the city of Jiuzhuang Plains and wiped them out. Xiao Wuyi had to risk dying to do so. The Army of Northern Qin has been decimated, the Eagle King is thoroughly humiliated, and territory of five cities reclaimed. Now that the enemy has been routed, it is time for Xiao Wuyi to claim his rewards for his soldiers and himself.
In episode 1, a not-happy Xiao Sheng is going to find the enemy who cost him 30,000 men of his Beifu army, including 18 generals. “Prince of Changsha!” screams the man, before being killed with one swing of the sword.
“Master of Miraculous Crafts” – Interesting title. Portable repeating crossbow weighing sixteen taels that shoots four arrows at one go, made of poplar wood strengthened using ox horn and dark iron. Diving into Mohism right off the bat. Heh. Plucky, passionate about justice, and hilarious. Xie Jiayu is an interesting lady indeed!
The gathering at Lantai goes as expected: Full of surprises, a return from the dead, and rousing poems of eulogy or unpoetic abrupt death. Being so wonderfully indulged- This Is a drama I will happily put on my rewatch list!
I pity the niece of the Empress Dowager, married to a man who has not acknowledged her for years. Cold but civil. Only recognised her and who she is, when he returned to the Prince of Jing’an’s Mansion this time.
Episodes 1 and 2 are so full of gleeful moments. Xiao Wuyi and Xie Jiayu have gone from “We can Never Be” to “Our fights and interactions are hilarity and- What was that?!”
Being on the boat together is the beginning of a beautiful misunderstanding. I love the fact that the camerawork includes undignified shots of Xie Jiayu where necessary. Her acting as she told a tall tale to Xiao Wuyi of why she is running away also cracked me up. No wonder she qualified for a role in “Kung Fu Soccer”, which is currently scorching a path at the box office, with its opening takings today!
Seriously, I need to rewatch the fights involving Xiao Wuyi’s underlings. Shi Yan Pei as Qinglong has a serious martial arts background as seen in BTS months ago, hence the camerawork capturing his fight moves.
Sorry, not going to Yanzhou. Back to the capital, for an unavoidable marriage! Ending of episode 2 is both amusing and sad. Xiao Wuyi is indirectly labelling Xie Jiayu as a liability, while Xia Jiayu, although smart, realistically doesn’t realise who he is until she is back in her father’s mansion. A certain childishness is necessary and somewhat heart-breaking, because she is pampered and spoilt, and doesn’t really understand the wider cruel world. Yet. Soon.
~*~*~*~*~
And Li Mao makes his entrance! Episode 3, why are you going to break my heart with Xiao Wuyi and Li Mao in future? Why? Why?!
Xiao Wuyi is so delighted to see Li Mao. Li Mao lights up to see him! Xiao Wuyi brought Li Mao his favourite snack- “Key To The Phoenix Heart” is set in a fictional dynasty involving Southern Ye against Northern Qin while utilizing Tang-era costumes, and much as I like taro pastry known as 芋酥? This is not a pastry I would have brought into this historical setting.
What I enjoy about the dialogues and exchanges are little details revealing so much about a person, a relationship, and/or circumstances. One simple conversation between Xiao Wuyi and Li Mao easily demonstrates this.
And what a mess this is going to become. Many women would not like a box of rocks as a betrothal gift. Xie Jiayu is delighted to see Li Mao’s betrothal gift of a unique black iridescent ore from Yongzhou, for her smithywork. However, the two of you must never be husband and wife in this life, for multiple reasons. Or is it? I sometimes forget how many twists Wu Mengzhang can put in a drama.
This Empress Dowager is quite a breath of fresh air. One slip of the curtain she carefully keeps up, and her scheming viciousness is- What an actress. I really like this cast!
I am going to bang my head on something. Li Mao- What and why are you telling Xiao Wuyi- This is monumentally stupid and not going to fly. But this is the start of the end of his naivety.
On the day of the wedding, when Xie Jiayu gave her gift to her father- The tears in Xie Huaigui’s eyes were my own. His heart is breaking, his smile is so painful, but he praises his daughter.
Being somewhat bratty at times, Xie Jiayu needs to be disciplined. Xiao Wuyi is doing a great job! Even her mother can see that, with much amusement and pleasure.
Of course, a man who ensures every staff member of the mansion knows martial arts is obviously a man very-much on his guard.
I want to know about this Emperor. With such a poisonously charming mother as Empress Dowager, the son cannot help but have some similarities and a mind of his own.
Knowing what he does, the Prince of Changsha knows only an end of his choosing can be dignified. Suicide is the only natural option left. Quick and clean. And in doing so, this is his best option at attempting to ensure a showdown with the Dowager Empress against Xiao Wuyi will end in tragedy for one side.
“Beat the drums of tragedy for me. Beat the drums of tragedy and death. And let the choir sing a stormy song To drown the rattle of my dying breath. Beat the drums of tragedy for me, And let the white violins whir thin and slow, But blow one blaring trumpet note of sun To go with me to the darkness where I go” – Langston Hughes (if you want a poetic feel from a western perspective, on the Prince of Changsha's death)
Oh! The Prince of Jing’an is totally a seasoned veteran of wars! He marched back to help his son and protect his Mansion. When 100,000 war drums of the Beifu Army sound, it is the send-off for Prince of Changsha, and a potential disaster for the Empress Dowager. Or is it?
~*~*~*~*~
Everyone is having a blast acting in this! I’m having a blast watching this! Whoot!
Bloodshed. Carefully-chosen words. Comedy. Gears in place.
Xie Jiayu reciting those lines of poetry wrongly had me cracking up.
The war drums of one hundred thousand Beifu soldiers is one of the finest aural wines to stir the blood.
I have missed Director’s Gao’s work! First episode had me very gleeful. Third episode ending had me sighing with pleasure. Thank you, Sun Mengfei. Politics. War. A ferociously masterful display of fighting prowess, fire and shadows a blazing light cutting through the darkness. Xiao Wuyi establishes his character. Woah.
Absolutely amazingly exquisite songs, matched with deeply-touching lyrics and gloriously evocative vocals! Hou Minghao is absolutely enjoying himself, in various shades of grey and black. Emotionally. Mentally. Unmercifully. Great VA to match his portrayal of a man at odds with- Xiao Wuyi was somewhat shirtless in the first episode.
Context under spoilers in the next comment, plus thoughts on episodes 1 to 3:
If a forehead kiss in private between a fictional husband and wife offends you so much plus him touching her hands, then this is not the drama for you. They will have hugs, hand-holding, and he carries her. This is all in the BTS of months ago.
The same music video from IQiyi that you refer to was also shared more than 6 hours ago:
Great! Thank you for the updates!"Key To The Phoenix Heart" has passed 1.5 million reservations on IQiyi!https://www.weibo.com/8009692919/R852gAxNBLooking…
Yup! We're good!!! Lots of poster updates under the "Photo" section. Consider showing some love there!
I need to turn in- And oh, the drama airs at 6 pm CST.
I'm glad you love "Pursuit of Jade", and you've admitted this drama is not for you.Name-calling more than…
I have watched C-Ent for more than 30 years. So now you're going to lecture me about C-Ent? In my native language? Oh right, you also assumed I'm a fan of at least one of the leads. I laughed at the constantly-wrong assumptions of some users off this page. You're no different.
The amount of rubbish you spew in one comment would be amazing, if you weren't so full of yourself. No amount of reality or production details can change the mind of anyone who can't see beyond themselves.
No worries, 1.5 million domestic viewers will ignore your "superior" views.
You basically confirmed my initial reply. You're always right in your own world, Glad to see you know where you should be!
Do continue your vituperative juvenile insults and pointless labels, otherwise a majority of people won't know they should avoid you :)
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You did take things out of context. You said a kiss. Your entire comment implies HMH and Ai Mi are doing something improper for this drama. I gave full context of the forehead kiss. Ai Mi is fully-clothed with regal attire and headdress at 2:30, and HMH is flinging himself at her knees for a reason. That's all I will say, so it won't be a spoiler.
He's also partially shirtless in episode 1, with good reason.
You can say what you want. Others will reply accordingly.
I'll be staying on the page. Thanks for keeping your reply civil :)
I posted about the production and other details here as a summary, which you can read and decide if you want to wait and binge, or start:
https://kisskh.at/790870-que-gu#comment-26744190
I wrote a much longer summary about the drama here (TVB-style), including the production team and NRTA:
https://kisskh.at/790870-que-gu#comment-26744190
Whether you watch it or not, I wish you a good weekend!
Thank you for speaking up for her.
"All's Well, Ends Well" (1992) is a HK classic that is watched at CNY, not just in HK.
The entire cast pulls off comedy and seriousness very well. They are all excellent HK actors and actresses. If you haven't watched that, you should. You can then measure Ai Mi's comedic talent accordingly.
The NRTA will not consider an opinion, if you don't send in your opinion with personal details including a mobile phone number. Their query submission form on their website is very specific.
China's employment laws and protection laws for minors are very strong. Much stronger than other countries.
You can see my summary for episodes 1 and 3 above, which I just posted:
https://kisskh.at/790870-que-gu#comment-26758080
I am glad that she can close the gap between her and one other actress.
I posted my thoughts above, under a spoiler tag.
You being comedy for me has been much appreciated.
Turns out his "maid" is carefully applying fresh bandages to his wounds. Look, if you are going to be scandalized by a wounded warrior being partially shirtless or anyone being shirtless for any reason in this drama, please stop watching. There will be one more shirtless scene. There’s vital context for this partial undress in the first episode, for the subsequent episodes. As to who the "maid" really is, watch on and find out.
When you watch a first episode of Gao Yijun’s dramas, don’t assume you’ve pegged supporting characters in his dramas correctly. Delectable layers and twists are a usual feature. Supporting characters are well-chosen and well-acted here.
Peter Ho, smarmy and adoring and comical, as expected. I’m somewhat pissed-off that the other historical drama you are in and also helmed by Director Gao is not released. I know you’re going to break my heart later, more than once, in multiple episodes, with what you are. Endearing so swiftly, a poison needle slipping into the blood heading towards the heart, and wonderful rapport with Ai Mi as your beloved Yao Yao. Wu Mengzhang is going to do a huge number with my heart and mind and Xie Huaigui’s character.
Wider context of how we got here, plus episodes 1 to 3->
At the Northern Border after feigning retreat, the Beifu Army lured the much-larger enemy soldiers of the Black Eagle Army into the city of Jiuzhuang Plains and wiped them out. Xiao Wuyi had to risk dying to do so. The Army of Northern Qin has been decimated, the Eagle King is thoroughly humiliated, and territory of five cities reclaimed. Now that the enemy has been routed, it is time for Xiao Wuyi to claim his rewards for his soldiers and himself.
In episode 1, a not-happy Xiao Sheng is going to find the enemy who cost him 30,000 men of his Beifu army, including 18 generals. “Prince of Changsha!” screams the man, before being killed with one swing of the sword.
“Master of Miraculous Crafts” – Interesting title. Portable repeating crossbow weighing sixteen taels that shoots four arrows at one go, made of poplar wood strengthened using ox horn and dark iron. Diving into Mohism right off the bat. Heh. Plucky, passionate about justice, and hilarious. Xie Jiayu is an interesting lady indeed!
The gathering at Lantai goes as expected: Full of surprises, a return from the dead, and rousing poems of eulogy or unpoetic abrupt death. Being so wonderfully indulged- This Is a drama I will happily put on my rewatch list!
I pity the niece of the Empress Dowager, married to a man who has not acknowledged her for years. Cold but civil. Only recognised her and who she is, when he returned to the Prince of Jing’an’s Mansion this time.
Episodes 1 and 2 are so full of gleeful moments. Xiao Wuyi and Xie Jiayu have gone from “We can Never Be” to “Our fights and interactions are hilarity and- What was that?!”
Being on the boat together is the beginning of a beautiful misunderstanding. I love the fact that the camerawork includes undignified shots of Xie Jiayu where necessary. Her acting as she told a tall tale to Xiao Wuyi of why she is running away also cracked me up. No wonder she qualified for a role in “Kung Fu Soccer”, which is currently scorching a path at the box office, with its opening takings today!
Seriously, I need to rewatch the fights involving Xiao Wuyi’s underlings. Shi Yan Pei as Qinglong has a serious martial arts background as seen in BTS months ago, hence the camerawork capturing his fight moves.
Sorry, not going to Yanzhou. Back to the capital, for an unavoidable marriage! Ending of episode 2 is both amusing and sad. Xiao Wuyi is indirectly labelling Xie Jiayu as a liability, while Xia Jiayu, although smart, realistically doesn’t realise who he is until she is back in her father’s mansion. A certain childishness is necessary and somewhat heart-breaking, because she is pampered and spoilt, and doesn’t really understand the wider cruel world. Yet. Soon.
~*~*~*~*~
And Li Mao makes his entrance! Episode 3, why are you going to break my heart with Xiao Wuyi and Li Mao in future? Why? Why?!
Xiao Wuyi is so delighted to see Li Mao. Li Mao lights up to see him! Xiao Wuyi brought Li Mao his favourite snack- “Key To The Phoenix Heart” is set in a fictional dynasty involving Southern Ye against Northern Qin while utilizing Tang-era costumes, and much as I like taro pastry known as 芋酥? This is not a pastry I would have brought into this historical setting.
What I enjoy about the dialogues and exchanges are little details revealing so much about a person, a relationship, and/or circumstances. One simple conversation between Xiao Wuyi and Li Mao easily demonstrates this.
And what a mess this is going to become. Many women would not like a box of rocks as a betrothal gift. Xie Jiayu is delighted to see Li Mao’s betrothal gift of a unique black iridescent ore from Yongzhou, for her smithywork. However, the two of you must never be husband and wife in this life, for multiple reasons. Or is it? I sometimes forget how many twists Wu Mengzhang can put in a drama.
This Empress Dowager is quite a breath of fresh air. One slip of the curtain she carefully keeps up, and her scheming viciousness is- What an actress. I really like this cast!
I am going to bang my head on something. Li Mao- What and why are you telling Xiao Wuyi- This is monumentally stupid and not going to fly. But this is the start of the end of his naivety.
On the day of the wedding, when Xie Jiayu gave her gift to her father- The tears in Xie Huaigui’s eyes were my own. His heart is breaking, his smile is so painful, but he praises his daughter.
Being somewhat bratty at times, Xie Jiayu needs to be disciplined. Xiao Wuyi is doing a great job! Even her mother can see that, with much amusement and pleasure.
Of course, a man who ensures every staff member of the mansion knows martial arts is obviously a man very-much on his guard.
I want to know about this Emperor. With such a poisonously charming mother as Empress Dowager, the son cannot help but have some similarities and a mind of his own.
Knowing what he does, the Prince of Changsha knows only an end of his choosing can be dignified. Suicide is the only natural option left. Quick and clean. And in doing so, this is his best option at attempting to ensure a showdown with the Dowager Empress against Xiao Wuyi will end in tragedy for one side.
“Beat the drums of tragedy for me.
Beat the drums of tragedy and death.
And let the choir sing a stormy song
To drown the rattle of my dying breath.
Beat the drums of tragedy for me,
And let the white violins whir thin and slow,
But blow one blaring trumpet note of sun
To go with me
to the darkness
where I go” – Langston Hughes (if you want a poetic feel from a western perspective, on the Prince of Changsha's death)
Oh! The Prince of Jing’an is totally a seasoned veteran of wars! He marched back to help his son and protect his Mansion. When 100,000 war drums of the Beifu Army sound, it is the send-off for Prince of Changsha, and a potential disaster for the Empress Dowager. Or is it?
~*~*~*~*~
Everyone is having a blast acting in this! I’m having a blast watching this! Whoot!
Xie Jiayu reciting those lines of poetry wrongly had me cracking up.
The war drums of one hundred thousand Beifu soldiers is one of the finest aural wines to stir the blood.
I have missed Director’s Gao’s work! First episode had me very gleeful. Third episode ending had me sighing with pleasure. Thank you, Sun Mengfei. Politics. War. A ferociously masterful display of fighting prowess, fire and shadows a blazing light cutting through the darkness. Xiao Wuyi establishes his character. Woah.
Absolutely amazingly exquisite songs, matched with deeply-touching lyrics and gloriously evocative vocals! Hou Minghao is absolutely enjoying himself, in various shades of grey and black. Emotionally. Mentally. Unmercifully. Great VA to match his portrayal of a man at odds with- Xiao Wuyi was somewhat shirtless in the first episode.
Context under spoilers in the next comment, plus thoughts on episodes 1 to 3:
I pretty much mentioned this in my summative public post more than 4 hours ago, when I mentioned no unnecessary PDA:
https://kisskh.at/790870-que-gu#comment-26744190
If a forehead kiss in private between a fictional husband and wife offends you so much plus him touching her hands, then this is not the drama for you. They will have hugs, hand-holding, and he carries her. This is all in the BTS of months ago.
The same music video from IQiyi that you refer to was also shared more than 6 hours ago:
https://kisskh.at/790870-que-gu#comment-26743196
Taking things out of context is not awesome, when you refer to 1:28 and 2:30 of the video.
Thanks for stopping by.
I need to turn in- And oh, the drama airs at 6 pm CST.
The amount of rubbish you spew in one comment would be amazing, if you weren't so full of yourself. No amount of reality or production details can change the mind of anyone who can't see beyond themselves.
No worries, 1.5 million domestic viewers will ignore your "superior" views.
You basically confirmed my initial reply.
You're always right in your own world,
Glad to see you know where you should be!
Do continue your vituperative juvenile insults and pointless labels, otherwise a majority of people won't know they should avoid you :)