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If this drama can redeem that disgusting twatwaffle, I'll be impressed and nauseated.

Your comment is possibly the best summary I have seen this far. Only watched 4 episodes so far (I could binge-watch 17 episodes but I need to sleep well), and this is Yang Mi's best acting I have ever seen in a drama. Xing Fei's acting is really spot-on, especially in episode 4.

Unconfirmed melons this far~

15/8 - FL is Wu Jinyan, ML is Wang Xingyue: https://weibo.com/6411313907/PFPAr3T6J

16/8 - FL is Wu Jinyan, ML is Hou Minghao: https://weibo.com/8008341388/Q09vYkGaa

To watch first four episodes of this series with English subtitles: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3tzfcb

Childhood memories! That opening song and first episode is iconic for me.

It's probably best that you add the photos.

Also, since the number of MDL watchers for this drama has reached the 900-mark, don't be surprised to see trolls pollute the comment section, and naysayers will target Ai Mi.

Then it might be most helpful to have a separate post each regarding micro-emoting, one for HMH and one for Ai Mi. I'd have to surf weibo and douyin for more on the latter.

山楂 (Shan Zha) = hawthorn berry, a herb used in TCM. Known for cardiovascular benefits, very useful for aiding digestion of meats and fats. One of the herbs used to help weight loss. Can be used as an ingredient for prescribed tea in TCM. Not advisable for pregnant women.

Rewatched this drama several times. Always a joy. And the BTS never fails to amuse comprising various cast members in different scenes, from flubbed lines to camaraderie to our lovely pairing showcasing amazing chemistry and making each other laugh (from December 2020):

BTS from episodes 51 to 55: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV17v411b72k/

Xiao Wuyi is supposed to have a brother in KTTPH but at the time of the articles being published in July, they stated Neo Hou's character is 世子 which usually pertains to being the heir of a noble house as the oldest son of the first wife. Since the clip has HMH going on about his 大哥, I adapted accordingly. Of course, there is a way for the articles to be correct... Which is to have Xiao Wuyi's older brother perish without a heir, and Xiao Wuyi becomes the heir to their father due to circumstances and achievements.

I think HMH's character is not eating fruit but 山楂糕 (hawthorn cake). It's red, gummy, and cut into cubes: https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%B1%B1%E6%A5%82%E7%B3%95/1879051

The weibo clip I shared is the first part of the scene where Ai Mi's character is napping while HMH's character is micro-emoting. Fairy不修仙's clip is from a different angle for the second part of the scene, just before Ai Mi's character wakes up.

Wait long enough and a HMH fan on weibo will definitely compile everything together about the scene being shot, including at least six different angles of HMH using a fan to try to keep cool on set for that scene (more than 20 clips here from various sources): https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5200178275681035

For HMH's micro-emoting facial expressions or hand gestures, maybe you can consider making a separate post at some point compiling a few clips?

Perhaps you can help me understand where you are coming from.

1) Ai Mi has acted in the entertainment industry of China for more than 10 years, working her way up from bit roles to important supporting roles in at least 26 dramas, as well as supporting roles and guest roles in at least 10 movies (MDL does not have the complete list of her involvements). She is awaiting the release of her first FL drama by Youku "Above The Wall" (trailer for this mystery-suspense-crime drama is out if you look for it), and already enjoyed her first FL in the movie "Break Through" released in China during November 2024. Why must someone be blamed, if this role is offered to Ai Mi and as a veteran of this industry, Ai Mi wants her first FL role in a historical drama to be KTTPH after reading the script?

2) What do you believe about romance? What are your ideas for a convincing portrayal of a relationship on-screen?

3) How would you convince an audience if a script in a historical costume drama necessitates a contractual marriage between a husband and wife starting out completely on the wrong footing with a significant age gap between them, not helped by the fact that both individuals are skeptical, do not like each other and do not trust each other even before the marriage? Huangyang Tian Tian the original actress for this drama is one year older than Ai Mi, and Ai Mi is her most obvious direct competitor.

Once upon a time in C-Ent, actresses had to kiss actors at least twenty years older than them. I find it gross when the actress has no choice but fortunately in this era, it does not have to be the case. I generally don't like modern PDA in my historical dramas such as kissing, so I am quite comfortable that this specific director is in charge because of his body of work from 2014 and before.

I am genuinely curious and would like to understand where you are coming from. I am sure you and I have a generational gap, in terms of what you have watched and what I have watched in C-Ent.

1) What do you believe about romance? What are your ideas for a convincing portrayal of a relationship on-screen?

2) How would you convince an audience if a script necessitates a contractual marriage between a husband and wife starting out completely on the wrong footing with a significant age gap between them, not helped by the fact that both individuals are skeptical, do not like each other and do not trust each other even before the marriage?

Here's a scene linked to the above, which a certain Tiktok account does not have. While Ai Mi sleeps, HMH takes a bite before she wakes up-

https://weibo.com/tv/show/1034:5200055293116578

On a different tangent, GYJ is going to exhaust our leads with the amount of micro-facial emoting being well done (this is from July of HMH, which you might have already seen but set to music): https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5191121841686383

There is one possibility I did not add about the funeral procession scenes: Xiao Wuyi is not burying his father but his older brother.

Did you ever share these clips pertaining to where Xiao Wuyi lives ie 靖安王府?

https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5189434779897391

[ 2023年10月25日消息，76 岁的侯孝贤导演身患失智症，现已退休！这意味着，其筹备已久甚至已勘景的新作《舒兰河上》无法成行。] - It was reported on 25 October 2023 that the 76-year-old director was afflicted by dementia to the point that he retired, so this movie cannot be made.

Source: https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E8%88%92%E8%98%AD%E6%B2%B3%E4%B8%8A/56438183#reference-2

Try Dailymotion, and type the English title in the search bar if you are looking for English subs.

I wonder if horses in dramas ever wonder about humans doing the oddest things XD

Ai Mi's gorgeous gowns in this drama make me dream: https://m.weibo.cn/status/5198775863742881

(Will KIV if this hashtag #千载衣鱼# gets more usage on weibo and douyin)

I found these original lines clearly uttered by Neo Hou, which now give much-better context to a certain clip. If you add this to your collection, it is best to describe as "Xiao Wuyi pleading with his mother on behalf of his older brother": https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5199060202161142

This also had me edit one part of my discussion post, whereby I translated 世子 from both articles as "eldest son" because the Crown Prince is usually the legitimate heir and oldest son of the First Wife.

People will say whatever they want. What is most important is what each actor achieves to add to their career, for their goals. He Landou is the female actress of greatest interest to me, followed by Ai Mi and Li Landi. These three are very smart in their career paths and have a lot of potential because they aim to improve their acting akin to playing a guzheng as opposed to playing a piano, unlike an unfortunate Li Qin who can act well in the right modern drama or historical drama but (she or her agency or both) picks the worst scripts or roles. That's why Fated Hearts might be her best work to date when it airs in September, given the script and the role finally matching.

Trying to catch the eye of heavyweight directors such as Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark or Zhang Yimou literally means something outstanding in a role attached to a decent or good drama script has to be produced first. These directors already ignore almost every popular hot actor or actress in C-land for the past 20 years because they want their Gong Li (muse of Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou), their Lin Ching-hsia (muse of Tsui Hark and other directors of the 80s and 90s) or someone who demonstrates potential to reach that level. And it's a fact that many actors and actresses just cannot reach that cut, regardless of how many fans they have.

Full OST of 21 songs for this drama can be found on Youtube (1) and bilibili (2):

1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfo7Iaj8Lv8

2) https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1edttzdE2m

Rap song used in multiple episodes is the third song: 《无效》 by 孙郎朗Billy

So far no news for airing. Would be great if this can air early in 2026.