KimchiByTheSea

Reading your CQL/MDZS journey was honestly the best! Jiang Cheng and his mom are definitely a misunderstood characters. JC went through so much, lost everyone, and suddenly had to take care of his nephew, but gets so much flack for being understandably guarded. He didn't have anyone to fall back on as the new sect leader. T_T

Good job finishing the novel! I didn't get any sleep until I finished it, lol. I suggest trying Heaven Official's Blessings also by MXTX once you're done with TU. It's a good book too!

Those are amazing! Did somebody handmake those? They look so intricate.

@Joryenai That's one of my favorite scenes between the two as well, and so beautifully depicted.

This is very true! If I had any artistic talent, I would definitely draw them xD

It's not out until November, but I'm sure someone will post some official links :)

Just in case anybody needed a good cry tonight, here's some beautiful fan art.
https://twitter.com/lwjwwx9197/status/1314619562416111623
https://twitter.com/honeyiling/status/1314586773121650689

And to end on a good note :)
https://twitter.com/rightoreasy/status/1314582064901943296

I've tried a couple, and never got too deeply into them, but I added Barrack O'Karma to my ptw list :D Thank you for the article and recommendations!

It honestly does, but where is the lie xD

I actually said the same thing a couple months ago, and somebody else pointed out that after everything they'd been through, it would be a little sudden if they made up so quickly. I've seen some watchers bash Jiang Cheng and his actions, but I think they forget that while Wei Wuxian lost everything, so did Jiang Cheng. I did wish that they made up for us, but, in my opinion, it makes more sense that they didn't. So much had happened between the two, along with 16 years of living with his losses on JC's side, that to act like nothing had happened would have been a huge feat. I think I like the hope for the future spin more for their relationship. It seems more realistic. :D

Absolutely, anytime! :)

Yeah, that is definitely a pretty intense exchange between the two, and I'm sure more would have been said if A-Yaun didn't interrupt, lol. I do think Wei Ying did have feelings for Lan Zhan before he died (his face as he's falling is full of so many unsaid sorrows), but I don't think he actually thought to himself "wow, I love this man" until he came back.

There was a lot going on before that, and he had so many people to worry about other than himself, I don't think he had the time to stop and realize he was in love with Lan Wang Ji. I think something else that was stopping him from admitting to his feelings pre-resurrection was LWJ's disciplined façade. He kept trying to save WWX, but didn't express it in kind words (poor dude wouldn't know tact if it hit him in the face) and that gave WWX the impression LWJ only cared about his change of cultivation. Between the war going on, the Wen Clan and Lan Zhan's demeanor, I'm not sure Wei Ying took the time to reflect on his deeper feelings other than that he cared for Lan Zhan's well-being.

We see how much he does in fact love him without realizing it by playing Wangxian when he comes back from the dead, and how he acts around LWJ when they reunite. One of the first people he thinks of is also LWJ, so he's definitely thoroughly whipped xD. There is definitely something there pre-resurrection, but, like you said, I think WWX didn't say those exact words to himself until he came back and saw WLJ's unfailing loyalty and love. :D

It so looks like Lan Zhan was going to say something else when they parted ways in the burial mounds, and I would give my left liver to know what it is.

(*´◡`) I debated on replying at all. I'm glad we interpreted it along the same lines xD

There are a couple moments that really stand out for me. First, when they're standing off against GY and WLJ openly admits to knowing that it was WWX the entire time. The near relief and care in his expression after LWJ repeats what he says about walking the narrow bridge after dark is sweet.

The second would be when LWJ is drunk and tells him that he regrets not backing him at the fight against the sects and WWX looks at him and ask, "So you've been looking for me this whole time?" The realization that LWJ blamed himself and had been actively waiting for him to come back, without any evidence to suggest he would come back, is clearly displayed on his face. There's also so much affection in his expression when LWJ suddenly gets up to go to bed at his scheduled time.

The third is the "I'm sorry, and thank you." scene between the two. The look that the two share as WWX is drinking and says that while LWJ plays his instrument, says "I'm at peace and finally home." I think between the moments that led up to it, this moment stands out for me as a time when they open and bare their souls to each other, almost without words, and WWX thinks to himself that this is the one.

That's just my take on it though xD. There's so many times that the two gaze each other and it seems like the whole world stops around them. I know LWJ fell in love with WWX pretty early on, and while WWX did love him I'm sure, I don't think he realized it/actually said to himself "I love this man" until the sixteen years had passed.

I need to brush up on my book knowledge again, but to my remembrance, we sadly get even less closure in the book than the drama. The drama gives us hope for the future of their relationship, while the book leaves it to what it is. WWX goes to live with LWJ at the end, and that's the last we hear of JC's and WWX's relationship from what I remember. They don't reconcile in the book, but JC doesn't hate him anymore after the golden core events came to light. I do highly recommend reading the book!

Just leaving this here so ya'll can melt with me :) Happy early birthday to Xiao Zhan! Thank you for giving us the perfect Wei Wuxian! ♥ https://twitter.com/occultings/status/1312215891333967873

This was my first and only to date 50 episode watch, and I binged it in three days. It's such a deep watch and so satisfying to finish. By the time it was over, I wished there were more episodes. :)

OSJ's portrayal of Sang Tae was amazing! He was definitely one of my favorite parts as well. There's a BTS blooper at the end in which you could see him switch out of his character and the difference was really cool to see.

One cliché I hate is the misunderstanding cliché. This happens in most Asian dramas, not just Kdramas, but it's when something happens to create a misunderstanding between the love interests. Instead of clearing it up, the character just stands there with their mouth open. I find it a ridiculous ploy to create extra drama in the last few episodes.

Everything you put down is pretty accurate, haha. It's practically the Kdrama formula at his point xD

Don't worry about posting! All appreciation and analysis posts are super welcome here! One of my favorite things about being on this page is the constant sharing and conversations about CQL :)

It really is a beautifully subtle romance that stays with you for a long time. They're journey is gradual but so very powerful. They are each other's resting place ♡

It took me until episode 20 to really fall in love with it, so I would suggest you keep watching. It get's a lot more involved around episode 10, but don't force yourself to continue if you're really struggling to connect with it. :)

I hadn't really thought into that moment before, but yes. He looks like he wants to say so much in that moment. All his tiny expressions really speak a thousand words.

Haha, no worries. The two don't have too many difference between them. Just more wangxian moments. :)