beatrix0304

Yes!! I'n my opinion, best romance scenes, so playful, and so well aligned with characters and plot.

this is hilarious comment :D

I finished it recently, and still come back to rewatch my favorite scenes. When she took his kiss during that game a front of everyone, yet hidden behind the falling curtain. What a moment :)

I can imagine. Every time I see them sitting at those short tables, I know knee pain must be there.

Also, costumes. Can people from China immediately tell difference which dynasty it is just by the costume,

I noticed only 2 different costumes for women. One is with bandage over the bust, and the other one is V neck folded dress.
Their hairstyles differ a lot though.

And for men, I can hardly tell anything. I notices purple and red are for the court, bright colors for rich, plain colors for poor. Red for the wedding, white for the mourning. Black for military/martial arts people. Gray for priests,
But the style itself I can not differentiate.

Please remove Bai Lu from profile picture while being this rude. Shen Yue is definitely not ugly. There are different kind of beautiful. Rose, orchid, dandelions,... And it is ok if you don't like it. But people have emotions, and only thing ugly about people can be their character when they don't respect other individuals.

I also, think 2001 version has better FL performance. But you never know, maybe that's how she was instructed. She can not choose on her own how character will develop. She can contribute it. And in my opinion 2001. FL is just superb at this script. But FL actress from this version is really good at other dramas. So I wouldn't say its her fault.

Also, ML is wow. Hard to shine next to such a hot guy. In all his dramas his presence is captivating. Even when he co-stars with Bai Lu which (Only for Love), she couldn't take over. And I adore Bai Lu. I rewatched all her dramas.

So when criticising, try to watch dramas that help you gain some healthy critic from it. If it is absolute no for you then just drop drama, don't bad mouth people. Young people are reading this forum and they could develop insecurities from reading such rude comments.

to me as a European, I try to see the difference, but I'm not really catching.
I noticed sometimes they have tall tables, sometimes those short. And I wonder, how did people back then sit at those short tables, and kneeling, after the age of 32. Like, that is painful. How do you study, write, eat, do anything.
I would have to be lifted and carried strait to orthopaedic surgeon.

oh no.. I haven't reached this episode yet. But I hate it when FL is so self-righteous she endangers herself, ML, and now even a baby.
Please tell me its someone else in the drama you're writing about and not FL.

On episode 19 currently.
I'm surprised the good dynamics Xiao Wei and his people have. Like they are 5 super capable men, with humor, good friendship, and fun POV on everything. I'm not usually fan of scenes where they discuss war strategy. But these guys are hilarious. I love how they talk everything. War, humor, love interests, friendship. They are total characters, not one dimensional obedient characterless pawns.
Which makes Xiao Wei even more interesting, to actually be so smart to be surrounded with great advisors, with different characters and talents united by good moral.
So enjoyable to watch. their friendship and problem solving.

In my opinion, this version has the most violent scenes. And ML is more layered, and it dives deeper in the character why he is like this, and that affects romance in the way drama had to show why they both fall in love no matter the obstacles. That kinda gives more power to the scenes when they are finally together, or when they argue. You value it more.

I think this is truest to original manga ML. And it is the excellence of this version that made me investigate more of this plot, and I watched other versions but they couldn't deliver on intensity of their teenage emotions rollercoaster.

FL is better in 2001 version. She nailed it.

So rude for people to behave like that.
Also, concerning (2), he is way to handsome, one of the most handsome actors for sure. if he doesn't feel comfortable then whats the hope for the rest of us :D
Besides, he was 19 in First Love, of course teenagers are thinner, later in life we get that adult dimensions.

Thank you :) And you say he would get heat from cnetz again? When did he get before? I watched all of his drama, nothing notorius there. Au contraire, he nails his roles, and Duke Su is the best ML ever.

Also, thank you for your kindness in explaining everything to me. I'm not from China, so I don't understand the context outside the C drama itself. :)

The plot sounds interesting- He would nail the ML role. Also, what is cnetz?

Ok. Thank you! :) When is WXY's next drama to air? And where can I as European watch it?

Thx for the explanation :) Sounds interesting, When is it airing? And who is the FL actress?

I agree. They fought for the love that was impossible. But worth it. :) And I love how actually cute they are, and sincere. There is no aloof FL, bickering, hard to get. Just normal girl, in love, trying to survive, and love her dashing, handsome, brave, smart, eunuch :)

What does that mean? What drama is that?

I can't get over The Double. I need another season of Duke Su and Jiang Li. :)

I also watched Kill Me Love Me, drama with the same FL actress The Double. And she is some super skilled assassin in this one. And there was a scene where she fought 30 assassins, for the case to investigate the culprit, and she collaborated with ML who is a prince. And during that scene on tiktok someone commented: Duke Su would never allow that.
:D I think we all miss Duke Su :)
There is just no ML that can replace him.

Where? I watched the double. No kiss there... Just candle :D You have to imagine the kiss, but the romance is hot none the less.

Wow. Your comment is so good, as if it was a professional psychological profile of ML, FL, and emperor. I recognise everything you said in the drama and characters.

And I also agree, that lead characters although ML is fake eunuch, FL is emperor's woman, they both actually are finally free from being a tool in someone else's hand. And their love is not just about meeting one another, but having a first wish for themselves, as if it was first love.

I also like their physical love. Sometimes in order to play innocent and sweet character, FLs reject ML to the level, where these MLs don't look romantic at all but rather pushy, and disconnected from reality what girl wants.
While here, you can see FL discovering how it is to love, and she is so innocently in love that she just puts her literal life in his hands.

They feel like when kids are in love. No reservations. No calculations towards one another. No playing hard to get, proud.
Just two people grateful for every second together,

Someone please discuss it with me, share your opinions.
I'm blown by this drama. Unchained Love/Forbidden Love.

My review is here. https://kisskh.at/profile/beatrix0304/review/454066

Summary:
Imagine the most intelligent ML, always one step ahead of everyone, so powerful he could overtake a throne in a second if he was not loyal.
Imagine FL, girl next door, normal girl like you and me trying to survive ambitious cunning family and palace.

First half - enemies to lovers, these two have never been more then a tool to selfish people around them, they trust no one, not even to one another in the beginning.
Then cutest moments - episode 15-17 are so cute, you can really see two people in love like first love, although they are adults, because never before they had a chance to want something for themselves. So pure. Their love is Forbidden love. But they are actually so pure in their humble desire just to be normal people, who are not someones tool to their selfish ambitions and desires.

Then second half -now imagine those two obedient people, in their lonely life, finally, finally, seeing something worth living for, something worth dying for - love. And then one risk after another, so suspenseful,...

Drama is full of many quotable and rewatchable moments.

Also, why is Wang He Di so hot.
When maid from FL said: How can you like him, he's a eunuch?
And FL replied: I would like him if he was a criple!
That was so cute. :) Agree sister, 100%, good, smart, hot, dashing, capable, protective male is manhood enough! No one can take that away from him.