I rewatched the part where XL played the zither and the song is good but for me it was TJC who is playing and…
I think I understand the humor behind this scene! right before XL starts playing, he snarked at XY, so she was like you play then....so it really was to show how they both can't play he guzheng gracefully! π€£π
I thought it had something to do with the war that Xiyan wants to have with Haoling, but I could be wrong
It's more a formalities, CX uses revenge for His Dads death (which the Haoling Emperor did Indirectly caused it by not sending reinforcements...) but really the war was to prove that CX deserves to be emperor, as a way to conquer the Haoling tribes/clans. It's a really selfish reason only the rich and powerful can make, by sending poor young men to die for thier noble causes. But it also meant the Haoling tribes won't rebel against CX.
Question- when that friend I forgot his name,,came on behalf of CX to deal with XL and he said to surrender and…
Imo, as long as XL is alive, there will always be hope, and with hope for Chenrong, there might not ever be a truly united Xiyan empire. XL's death will kill the hope.
I love xiangliu but that scene of him singing made me cringe soooo hard lol
Lol ..... all the ways they could have shot this scene, they choose the worst possible way...π€£ππ . How about singing to the moon with a jar of wine? maybe then we will understand the eccentricity?!
TH has always drew a parallel life story between Chi Chen and Xiang Liu, indirectly in the novel. To have her adapt it literally this way further confirms all her hidden allogorical themes (which is much harder to draw in film without having to shoot those comparisons in LYF).
This song Chi Chen sang for XY's mother, Ah Heng, and having XL sing this same song to XY later resonates thier parrellel and doomed romance. π₯Ήπ€§π
It's so sad to think that XL can't even believe XY likes him, same as XY can't believe he likes her πππ
I think it's becuase XL wants her to be honest..... she stands to lose more than him...if she can't be honest, he can't pursue knowing she will have regrets. π₯Ήπ
Have ya seen this beautiful fan edit that pieces together XL outlook on life.
I recommend ya'll watch it cause this is one of the reasons why Xiang Liu can exist without his loveline. He is a whole character, fleshed out with the most beautiful and bittersweet perspectives. He lived his life to to fullest and enjoyed every detail. π₯°ππβοΈ
currently rewatching and Iβm curious about the part where XY is in her bed and XL(FFB) comes in with the mask…
Also one of my fav. scenes. The adaptation leans heavily on XL's perspective, so many viewers miss out on XY's perspective. The blessing in the novel is that we get a glimpse into XY's emotions and thoughts. The adaptation also cut the scene where XY set up her poison trap to ensure XL's safety, and only after double checking that she didn't miss a spot, her heart finally relaxed.
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This song Chi Chen sang for XY's mother, Ah Heng, and having XL sing this same song to XY later resonates thier parrellel and doomed romance. π₯Ήπ€§π
"Tan JianCi don't sing anymore, my heart is in pain"
I recommend ya'll watch it cause this is one of the reasons why Xiang Liu can exist without his loveline. He is a whole character, fleshed out with the most beautiful and bittersweet perspectives. He lived his life to to fullest and enjoyed every detail. π₯°ππβοΈ
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