I’ve seen comments criticizing the female lead for being “too thin,” with some even speculating that she’s obsessed with being skinny. But let’s not rush to judgment without understanding the full picture.
In the drama, her character endures years of brutal abuse and starvation—first at the hands of her adoptive parents, then by her own mother. With such a heart-wrenching backstory, would it make sense for her to look healthy, well-fed, or glowing? Of course not. Portraying such deep trauma with any physical softness would have been a disservice to the truth of the role.
Her frail and skinny appearance isn’t about vanity. It’s not about following trends or chasing some shallow ideal of beauty. It’s about authenticity. It’s about an actress who gave everything—body, heart, and soul—to honor a character’s suffering. She didn’t just act; she became the role. She carried the character’s pain in her eyes, her voice, her posture—and yes, in the physical transformation of her body.
Now, let me be clear: this is not an endorsement of starving oneself or glorifying thinness. I do not, and will never, condone extreme dieting or unhealthy sacrifices for the sake of appearance. But we must learn to see things in context. This was a deliberate, informed choice by a committed professional, made in service of powerful storytelling.
What she did takes extraordinary courage, discipline, and empathy. This is what true acting looks like—when someone is willing to strip away all comfort and reshape themselves entirely to tell a story that touches hearts and minds. Not just pretending. Not just performing. The female lead lived the role with raw authenticity and emotional depth. She reminds us of the weight of human suffering—and the power of empathy.
So instead of tearing her down with careless comments, let’s lift her up. Let’s recognize the heart, soul, and sacrifice behind that performance. She doesn’t deserve criticism—she deserves our utmost respect.
The emperor’s idiocy knows no bounds—a staggering, mind-numbing display of arrogance and incompetence so profound it defies reason.
Every decision reeks of sheer stupidity, a catastrophic blend of delusion and reckless ignorance that drags everything and everyone into chaos.
His misguided hubris poisons the very air, an unbearable spectacle of unchecked foolishness that insults intelligence itself. It is not mere folly—it is a relentless, all-consuming abyss of idiocy, bottomless and unrepentant.
We are expected to believe that an emperor —portrayed as wise and discerning — is somehow utterly blind to the blatant and unchecked villainy of the grand princess and her daughter. Worse still, this same emperor, who profess to be a loving and responsible father, inexplicably forces his son into marrying the grand princess's evil daughter as his principal wife, despite knowing that his son is already happily married to and deeply in love with the female lead. What kind of wisdom is this? It’s not just illogical — it’s downright idiotic.
Mio Ansu, she thought she can changed the monster phycopath Song Han but now she had been changed to the Most Idiot Bitch, and worst than Dou Ming 2.0.
I expected she should be more experience and mature than Dou Ming considering her work as business woman and decades of friendship with Dou Zhou.
Watching Story of the Pear Girl is an inspiring and thought-provoking experience, one that resonates deeply with me because of the heartfelt journey of its female lead and the profound mentorship that shapes her path. The drama beautifully depicts her evolution from a lowly slave to a smart trader through the guidance of two contrasting mentors, each embodying a distinct approach to nurturing her growth.
One mentor (first male lead) embodies the belief that true strength comes from facing fires and life’s challenges directly, allowing her to stumble, experience pain, and learn through her own trials and failures. This “sink or swim” approach, though tough and sometimes unforgiving, empowers her to develop courage, independence, resilience, and a resourceful spirit that only hard-earned experiences can forge. It speaks to the notion that growth often comes from stepping into the unknown, and embracing mistakes and failures, no matter how daunting.
In contrast, her other mentor (second male lead) embraces a gentler, more protective approach, stepping in to shield her from potential dangers and pitfalls. This approach may creates a safety net, ensuring she feels secure and supported. However, it raises questions about whether sheltering someone too much can keep them from self-discovery, fully realizing their potential, and strength. It could also stifling independence and resilience that is only forged through struggle.
The interplay between these two approaches weaves a powerful narrative that goes beyond simple storyline. It delves into the essence of personal growth—how the paths we take and the guidance we receive can shape not only who we are but who we become. It is a mirror to our own lives and choices, reminding us that growth can be found in both the storms we brave and the hands that hold us steady, and how both are essential in the journey of becoming one’s best self.
I know she died by poison but is it the original poison from when she was his assassin? I guess they never got…
Ideed. I can understand not all drama follow novel. However, the drama writer is so gullible and stupid to add a nonsensical poisoning plot without and justifiable reason. The drama writer just anyhow write without using any brain cell.
I know she died by poison but is it the original poison from when she was his assassin? I guess they never got…
It not clear in the drama what is holding up the 2ml to give the antidote to fl. However, it is obvious the antidote was sttolen from the 2ml due to his complacenc. He did not even realise spy has been planted on him by the evil xiyan general, who is openly hostile to him.
I know she died by poison but is it the original poison from when she was his assassin? I guess they never got…
The evil general has spy on the 2nd ml.
They can't find the 2nd antidote. It is rare herb and hence could not mass produce.
Well this poisoning nonsense that led to the bad ending is not in the novel. The drama writer just anyhow screwed add this nonsense to glorifying suffering lol
I know she died by poison but is it the original poison from when she was his assassin? I guess they never got…
The ml is confronting the evil crown prince to rescue his father and think he will likely get killed. So he sent the fl and the antidote away to 2ml. He thought 2ml will be able to bring fl to xiyan and keep her save.
Too bad, the 2ml is too complacent and let the antitode stolen by the evil xiyan general.
I know she died by poison but is it the original poison from when she was his assassin? I guess they never got…
Yes, it is the original poison from when she was his assassin. The ml got the antidote from cp, and pass to 2ml. However, it was stolen by the evil xiyan general from the 2ml, and ate by the moron xiyan king.
You are absolutely right. I was just thinking this same thing, but applying it to the ratings of both shows. Even…
We need more tough crowds to elevate the quality of the dramas. Otherwise any stupid writers can jus anyhow writing nonsensical plots and get away thinking audiences happily buy their stupidity.
This drama feels similar to A Journey to Love (AJTL), where nearly every character meets a tragic end. However, it’s even more heartbreaking for the male lead here, as he is left to endure years of grief and regret over the female lead's death. Despite her relentless fight for survival, her life is ultimately cut short due to the male lead’s reckless actions, poisoning her without any justifiable reason.
In AJTL, the male lead was spared prolonged suffering by a swift death, making this drama’s ending even more brutal and tragic—a "bad ending" more devastating than AJTL’s. The lingering pain and regret heighten the cruelty, leaving a deeper emotional impact that surpasses the sorrowful conclusion of A Journey to Love. The ending feels nonsensical and poorly written, seemingly existing only to satisfy the writer’s ego by glorifying suffering.
Initially, I rated this drama 10/10, but I downgraded it due to the poor writing surrounding the female lead’s poisoning, which led to this nonsensical and bad ending. However, kudos to the superb performances of WJY and LXY.
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In the drama, her character endures years of brutal abuse and starvation—first at the hands of her adoptive parents, then by her own mother. With such a heart-wrenching backstory, would it make sense for her to look healthy, well-fed, or glowing? Of course not. Portraying such deep trauma with any physical softness would have been a disservice to the truth of the role.
Her frail and skinny appearance isn’t about vanity. It’s not about following trends or chasing some shallow ideal of beauty. It’s about authenticity. It’s about an actress who gave everything—body, heart, and soul—to honor a character’s suffering. She didn’t just act; she became the role. She carried the character’s pain in her eyes, her voice, her posture—and yes, in the physical transformation of her body.
Now, let me be clear: this is not an endorsement of starving oneself or glorifying thinness. I do not, and will never, condone extreme dieting or unhealthy sacrifices for the sake of appearance. But we must learn to see things in context. This was a deliberate, informed choice by a committed professional, made in service of powerful storytelling.
What she did takes extraordinary courage, discipline, and empathy. This is what true acting looks like—when someone is willing to strip away all comfort and reshape themselves entirely to tell a story that touches hearts and minds. Not just pretending. Not just performing. The female lead lived the role with raw authenticity and emotional depth. She reminds us of the weight of human suffering—and the power of empathy.
So instead of tearing her down with careless comments, let’s lift her up. Let’s recognize the heart, soul, and sacrifice behind that performance. She doesn’t deserve criticism—she deserves our utmost respect.
Every decision reeks of sheer stupidity, a catastrophic blend of delusion and reckless ignorance that drags everything and everyone into chaos.
His misguided hubris poisons the very air, an unbearable spectacle of unchecked foolishness that insults intelligence itself. It is not mere folly—it is a relentless, all-consuming abyss of idiocy, bottomless and unrepentant.
I expected she should be more experience and mature than Dou Ming considering her work as business woman and decades of friendship with Dou Zhou.
One mentor (first male lead) embodies the belief that true strength comes from facing fires and life’s challenges directly, allowing her to stumble, experience pain, and learn through her own trials and failures. This “sink or swim” approach, though tough and sometimes unforgiving, empowers her to develop courage, independence, resilience, and a resourceful spirit that only hard-earned experiences can forge. It speaks to the notion that growth often comes from stepping into the unknown, and embracing mistakes and failures, no matter how daunting.
In contrast, her other mentor (second male lead) embraces a gentler, more protective approach, stepping in to shield her from potential dangers and pitfalls. This approach may creates a safety net, ensuring she feels secure and supported. However, it raises questions about whether sheltering someone too much can keep them from self-discovery, fully realizing their potential, and strength. It could also stifling independence and resilience that is only forged through struggle.
The interplay between these two approaches weaves a powerful narrative that goes beyond simple storyline. It delves into the essence of personal growth—how the paths we take and the guidance we receive can shape not only who we are but who we become. It is a mirror to our own lives and choices, reminding us that growth can be found in both the storms we brave and the hands that hold us steady, and how both are essential in the journey of becoming one’s best self.
But i think it backfired with the rating keep dropping probably because audiences are angry instead of tears flowing with the bad ending.
It can only use to cure the fl after it blooming flower.
They can't find the 2nd antidote. It is rare herb and hence could not mass produce.
Well this poisoning nonsense that led to the bad ending is not in the novel. The drama writer just anyhow screwed add this nonsense to glorifying suffering lol
Too bad, the 2ml is too complacent and let the antitode stolen by the evil xiyan general.
Isn’t it ironic and sarcastic that you’re blaming Mei Lin for the harm caused by Jing He?
In AJTL, the male lead was spared prolonged suffering by a swift death, making this drama’s ending even more brutal and tragic—a "bad ending" more devastating than AJTL’s. The lingering pain and regret heighten the cruelty, leaving a deeper emotional impact that surpasses the sorrowful conclusion of A Journey to Love. The ending feels nonsensical and poorly written, seemingly existing only to satisfy the writer’s ego by glorifying suffering.
Initially, I rated this drama 10/10, but I downgraded it due to the poor writing surrounding the female lead’s poisoning, which led to this nonsensical and bad ending. However, kudos to the superb performances of WJY and LXY.