Unpopular opinion (up to ep 32): not sure if it’s the long village arc, character development, or plot pacing, but I kinda lost the thrill I used to feel whenever the ML and FL are together. At this point, even if FL ends up as a general without ML or anyone it wouldn’t bother me. The last few episodes also feel kinda choppy, like scenes just pop up with no clear build up. That being said, it’s still a really good drama with a great cast and solid acting.
So far Qi Min and Qian Qian get all the memorable, beautifully shot kisses (bath scene kiss, underwater kiss, upside down kiss). Remembering that iconic “horseback kiss” in Blossom, I am holding out hope to see Xie Zheng and Chang Yu get better kiss scenes as well in future episodes 🥹
I’m happy to see the princess again. The actress looks so pretty in this drama. I didn’t even recognize her from SOKP. Her styling and makeup there really didn’t do her justice.
This comment section will probably be closer to 50K once the drama is done. For perspective, Blossom is still…
Veil of Shadows already has 109K comments and the drama hasn’t even aired yet. Honestly, I’m curious how that’s even happening, people have just flooded the comment section.
Qi Min killing servants left and right without any regard for human life reminds me of Xia Jing Yan in Fated Hearts. Qi Min’s backstory involving Bao'er also feels similar to Xia Hou Dan in How Dare You. Xia Jing Yan’s story arc leading to his end was handled so well, and I expect nothing less from this director.
Sui Yuan Qing’s psychotic smile and behavior remind me a lot of Xue Yang in The Untamed. I just hope he gets the death he deserves.
Qi Min is completely beyond redemption at this point, but I still can’t help feeling excited whenever he appears on screen, wondering what lunatic, crazy, unpredictable thing he’ll do next. There must be something wrong with me 😳 Deng Kai’s performance is superb! Kong Xue Er and the child actor Wu Jia Jun are great as well. Deng Kai and Kong Xue Er look really good together. I hope they can reunite in another historical drama.
I didn’t know that scraping (gua sha) apparently comes from China. It’s very popular in my country too. I personally can’t stand it and have only tried it once in my life, but my parents and my sister love it and often do it when they feel unwell. I remember we even had some old Chinese coins with a hole in the middle, just like in the drama. They would apply cajuput oil to the skin before scraping. I can’t believe they managed to make a scene like this somewhat romantic 😊
In this video, he captures QQ and Bao Er, and when QQ refuses to comply, he threatens QQ by hurting her servants,…
I saw one of the comment, QM used the back of the knife (the unsharpened part). Did he do it just to threaten QQ or is it an editing issue in the drama? Does the same thing happen in the novel?
I can feel the old wuxia vibe throughout this drama. Rival sects, tragedies, betrayal, blood feuds, revenge, loyalty and duty, star crossed lovers. We get a calm, cunning, kinda obsessed ML paired with a smart, righteous FL who wears her heart on her sleeve. Her light to his dark. I really like their chemistry and their pairing is visually stunning! 😍 In addition, Cai Pingshu and Mu Zhengyang’s story was really well told. What great casting for both. Throughout the story, it is steadily revealed who were the villains and the victims of the previous generations. About three-quarters of the way through, everyone could almost guess who the “man in black” was, but I didn’t expect he had accomplices. I’m especially satisfied with how everything wrapped up in episode 37 for the future generation especially Yu Zhi, such a strong character. The OST deserves a special mention as well, 清风醉 & 应如是 kept playing in my head throughout my time watching the drama. The drama might not be perfect, but it’s a good wuxia drama to me and I genuinely enjoyed the journey. Kudos to the production team and all the cast. Thank you for the past 2.5 weeks! 🩷🩷🩷
Reading all these comments, I’m hoping the drama gives Qi Min a good ending. I know it’s probably wishful thinking but he’s such an eye candy, right up there with Xie Zheng! The aura, the hair, the stare, and that giant red flag written all over him 🖤
I feel like the last part of the lyrics from one of my favorite OSTs (应如是) from this drama perfectly captures the separation arc. Can’t wait for Ep. 31 today! Lyrics credit: Peachey Blossom (thanks for always providing us with the drama’s OSTs!)
零落花如许 相思道不尽 心事付瑶琴 又一年光景 物是人已非 弦断有谁听 漫天星是你身影
Scattered flowers like this, longing cannot be fully expressed Entrusting my secrets to the jade zither, another year passes by The things remain, but the people have changed; who will hear the broken strings? A sky full of stars is your silhouette
7 episodes left and it’s still incredibly intriguing and exciting! I can feel all the angst, disappointment, anger, and longing. The chemistry between our Zhao Zhao Mu Mu couple is insane ❤️ I really hope those wretched elders get the karma they deserve.
What is happening with MDL? I submitted Zhao Yang Gong Zhu page on February 10 and it is still pending until now. Another drama page I submitted in mid January is also still pending.
Ep 22: MQY and CZ's dating era in Jiang Hu ❤️. Ah, my heart! I really hope the ending turns out like this. Them roaming the Jiang Hu together just like they always wanted.
Every question and explanation needed has already been covered in this comment section. I just want to add how nicely wrapped this drama’s ending is. It comes full circle. I especially like the last episode’s ending credits with the photos, song, and lyrics. Such a good quality production, storyline, and strong cast! 💙
He is Guan Wen (关文). His name is listed under "Yanzhou Army Camp"
Sui Yuan Qing’s psychotic smile and behavior remind me a lot of Xue Yang in The Untamed. I just hope he gets the death he deserves.
Deng Kai’s performance is superb! Kong Xue Er and the child actor Wu Jia Jun are great as well. Deng Kai and Kong Xue Er look really good together. I hope they can reunite in another historical drama.
I can’t believe they managed to make a scene like this somewhat romantic 😊
We get a calm, cunning, kinda obsessed ML paired with a smart, righteous FL who wears her heart on her sleeve. Her light to his dark. I really like their chemistry and their pairing is visually stunning! 😍
In addition, Cai Pingshu and Mu Zhengyang’s story was really well told. What great casting for both.
Throughout the story, it is steadily revealed who were the villains and the victims of the previous generations. About three-quarters of the way through, everyone could almost guess who the “man in black” was, but I didn’t expect he had accomplices. I’m especially satisfied with how everything wrapped up in episode 37 for the future generation especially Yu Zhi, such a strong character.
The OST deserves a special mention as well, 清风醉 & 应如是 kept playing in my head throughout my time watching the drama.
The drama might not be perfect, but it’s a good wuxia drama to me and I genuinely enjoyed the journey. Kudos to the production team and all the cast. Thank you for the past 2.5 weeks! 🩷🩷🩷
Lyrics credit: Peachey Blossom (thanks for always providing us with the drama’s OSTs!)
零落花如许 相思道不尽
心事付瑶琴 又一年光景
物是人已非 弦断有谁听
漫天星是你身影
Scattered flowers like this, longing cannot be fully expressed
Entrusting my secrets to the jade zither, another year passes by
The things remain, but the people have changed; who will hear the broken strings?
A sky full of stars is your silhouette
I really hope those wretched elders get the karma they deserve.
I really hope the ending turns out like this. Them roaming the Jiang Hu together just like they always wanted.