It's getting goooood....Ren Jia Lun is smoking in this drama! I love the 2nd ML too. I love all the scenes with this duo, and FL is honestly doing a fantastic job as Jiang Ci. I can't wait for episodes 15-16. I hope the ratings go up because I think the drama is so well done so far. ML is starting to get soft but I worry for him because usually when that happens, it means something bad might happen. I hope they change the ending to a happy ending....please please. ML deserves a good ending after all that he has been through. He started off cruel but he's also been badly abused but he's a good person inside.
This drama is so good! Why is it rated so low? It should be at least an 8.4-8.5 imo. I love how starting ep 12, the MLs switched hairdos lol. PeiYan now has his hair down and Wei Zhao has it up! Just something I found very refreshing. I love how all the leads are so smart, no dummies in this show or annoying side characters. It's a good drama I know when I am not fast forwarding :)
My comment is probably not very popular, I liked the ML and FL but other than their scenes, I found all the other scenes boring and rather slow. I didn't find the villain intriguing at all. The emperor actor whom I liked a lot in Journey to Love seemed so one dimensional in this drama. I don't know if it's his posture, but he just looked so wooden and depressed all the time. The Empress helped enhance his scenes a lot, thankfully. The FL acting has improved since I saw her last but she seems to smile constantly in the last several episodes, so her expressions didn't always seem to match what the ML was saying. Her eye expressions are still lacking in depth, she will get better at talking with her eyes I am sure but it some scenes, she doesn't quite match up with her character as Lu Wen who is supposed to be very intelligent and scheming. Overall it was just ok for me. I did fast forward a lot of parts as I wasn't interested in the side character stories. I think the ratings are so high honestly because of ZWY. The overall story aside from him faking to be her husband and such is quite typical. Some royalty trying to usurp the throne which we have seen a million times.
I am actually really enjoying the drama. First time watching the FL and she is refreshing and I think her acting is quite good. I am not caught up on all the episodes yet though. I think if people are rating the drama based on the bad subtitles, it's a bit unfair. I am watching on Viki and Kisskh and the subtitles are quite ok.
These episodes are going very slowwww....I thought given there's only 20+ episodes, it will be very fast-paced but I don't feel like much has happened. I hope they don't rush all the important scenes in the coming episodes or they are clustered within a few episodes.
To add more to the spoiler, after they got married, XH loved XFF very much and it's almost like his world revolved…
In the book, everyone kept telling XFF to move on because they said XH is dead and never coming back. She insisted on staying at the Su Manor though the whole time and I think deep down, she had a thread of hope and she refused to believe he would die, and there's not even a body. That is why she decided she would travel to Qilin to find him dead or alive.
To add more to the spoiler, after they got married, XH loved XFF very much and it's almost like his world revolved…
You are so welcome! I felt wayyyy better after reading the last few chapters of the book as well. I felt so sad for some reason with the ending because I thought it was her illusion and maybe he did die but so glad ep 40.5 was actually in chronological order. I love all your insights about XH being pretty cold in the beginning and he became inspired by XFF and her righteousness. Eventually he softened into a loving husband and she was truly his universe. I actually really liked the battle scenes too. In the book, he went missing for a long time and he endured a lot of injuries and suffering. I think the drama depicted that part well. One part also I'm not sure if I mentioned was he agreed to hide from XFF after he was blinded because he felt he was no longer good enough for her. You know back in the days, if you have a disability, you are deemed useless. In the book, it didn't sound like XH and the emperor were as chummy as the drama so I'm glad they changed that.
FULL spoiler to the ending according to the book between EP 40-40.5 *reposted*
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9.0 Your Rating: 0/10 Ratings: 9.0/10 from 2,980 users # of Watchers: 10,677 Reviews: 79 users It tells the story of Xue Fang Fei, the daughter of a well-off county magistrate who lost everything after a major upheaval. Saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, she took on the identity of Jiang Li and returned to the capital.
With the help of Duke Xiao Heng and others, she overcame numerous hardships, tirelessly fought against injustice, rescued her father, who had been wrongly imprisoned, assisted Xiao Heng in upholding justice, and protected the common people.
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~~ Adapted from the web novel "Marriage of the Di Daughter" (嫡嫁千金) by Qian Shan Cha Ke (千山茶客). Edit Translation
Remove ads Related Content The Double Special (Chinese side story) Native Title: 墨雨云间 Also Known As: Marriage of the Di Daughter , Di Jia Qian Jin , Mo Yu Yun Jian , 嫡嫁千金 , 墨雨雲間 Director: Bai Yun Mo, Lu Hao Ji Ji, Ma Shi Ge Screenwriter: Ren Ya Nan Genres: Historical, Romance Tags: Revenge, Smart Female Lead, Scheme, Strong Male Lead, Injustice, Hidden Identity, Identity Swap, Betrayal, Smart Male Lead, Family Relationship (Vote or add tags) Country: China Type: Drama Episodes: 40 Aired: Jun 2, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024 Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Original Network: Youku Duration: 50 min. Score: 9.0 (scored by 2,980 users) Ranked: #73 Popularity: #1536 Content Rating: Not Yet Rated Where to Watch The Double YOUKU YOUKU Free (sub) YOUKU (优酷) YOUKU (优酷) Subscription (sub) Netflix Netflix Subscription (sub) Viki Viki Subscription (sub) Cast & Credits Add Cast Wu Jin Yan in The Double Chinese Drama (2024) Wu Jin Yan Jiang Li / Xue Fang Fei / Xue Li Main Role Wang Xing Yue in The Double Chinese Drama (2024) Wang Xing Yue Xiao Heng / Duke Su Main Role Chen Xin Hai in The Double Chinese Drama (2024) Chen Xin Hai Ye Shi Jie Main Role Liang Yong Qi in The Double Chinese Drama (2024) Liang Yong Qi Shen Yu Rong Main Role Li Meng in The Double Chinese Drama (2024) Li Meng Princess Wan Ning Main Role Chen Chiao En in The Double Chinese Drama (2024) Chen Chiao En Ji Shu Ran [Jiang Li's stepmother] Support Role View all (99) Photos View all (507) The Double (2024) photoThe Double (2024) photoThe Double (2024) photoThe Double (2024) photoThe Double (2024) photoThe Double (2024) photo Remove ads Reviews Write Review
CompletedBlizzardahm 37 people found this review helpful Other reviews by this user 7 Overall10 Story9.5 Acting/Cast10 Music10 Rewatch Value9.0 Her Second Chance - a fight for justice
The Double (in my opinion) has rightfully earned a top spot among the recently aired historical/periodical Cdramas (on par with Love Like the Galaxy and Kunning Palace). It is a suspenseful story that follows the female lead on her journey towards revenge as she makes friends and finds the true love of her life. Both the female and male leads make intelligent decisions (for the most part) as the story progresses, hooking the audience from start to finish.
Adapted from the Chinese novel “Marriage of the Di Daughter”, The Double stars Wu Jinyan and Wang Xingyue, both of whom have starred in many successful dramas. Firstly, please allow me to say that their age gap was not a problem. In fact, after watching The Double, I can’t imagine anyone else as Xue Fangfei and Xiao Heng. Their chemistry was simply this strong and is reflected in the satisfaction of nearly all viewers.
The Double was not on my Plan-to-Watch list. In fact, I was skeptical to even begin the drama. What’s so special about some revenge/identity change drama? But there is just so much to talk about, from the plot and production to the acting and characters. After the female lead, Xue Fangfei grasps this second chance to live, she grips it firmly and doesn’t let go, determined to find justice for all who were wronged. We follow XFF on her journey towards justice for her family and powerless civilians as she gains support from those around her. She takes on Jiang Li’s identity, seeking revenge for both herself and the girl who should’ve lived a carefree life as a daughter of the Jiang family, hence the name of the drama. XFF shows us that there is hope in anything we do, as long as we are still alive and hold the motivation and strong belief. She suffers tremendously but fights for her eventual happiness.
What I particularly like about this drama are the complexities of many of the characters. There’s really much more than meets the eye, and we get to see the backstories of a few of the villains. While I do wish that the director/producer allocated more screen time to the main couple, it was quite interesting to learn more about Princess Wanning and Ji Shuran, though I still think that some scenes were unnecessary, such as some between Wanning and Shen Yurong. (it’s also important to know that Chinese regulations have set a max number of eps to 40, so scenes should be chosen carefully). Some were disappointed with the ending, as it seemed a bit rushed and unfinished. However, the ending scene in Episode 40 makes it much more memorable, with XFF’s billowing red gown and XH riding on his horse to his wife. And be sure to watch the extra episodes that the leads just filmed a few days ago! It wraps everything up nicely. (ugh, I just wish dramas could go over 40 eps…)
Compared to other historical dramas, The Double’s romance is much more slow-burning. However, there’s a lot of flirting between the leads and I find myself always forward to their dialogues, no matter how brief they are. The leads’ interactions in the first half of the drama were also quite amusing to watch. XFF constantly asks Xiao Heng for favors, to which he easily agrees. Xiao Heng is known throughout the capital as a ruthless duke who should not be meddled with, but XFF treats him differently. Throughout the drama, there are numerous details (faint but noticeable) that suggest Xiao Heng’s increasing interest in Xue Fangfei. She is originally regarded as a pawn who puts on amusing shows for Xiao Heng to watch but soon becomes so much more important to him.
Another special aspect between the leads is the mutual trust and respect. Xue Fangfei knows that she can trust Xiao Heng no matter what, and he thinks the same about her. While there are supporting characters who are attracted to the leads, they aren’t a roadblock in the leads’ relationship and actually become more loveable. I loved watching the strong friendships form between Xue Fangfei, Ye Shijie, Jiang Jingrui, and Liu Xu. They have such different personalities yet end up becoming each other’s greatest supporters. The bromance between the emperor and Xiao Heng also remains strong from start to finish. The emperor was thoughtful and warmhearted but also remained alert; he is a ruler I would support. So many supporting characters made the drama fun to watch: On top of Tong’er and XFF’s new friends, Lu Ji and Wen Ji were Xiao Heng’s most loyal subordinates and Wen Ji was especially funny. And we don’t want to forget about the villains, who are people that can easily be hated to the bone (especially Shen Yurong, ew). Actors embodied their characters to the fullest extent. Liang Yongqi as SYR really gave off lifeless vibes to the point that I was questioning if his eyes were this lifeless irl. (In reality, he’s a funny boy who enjoys his iced coffees, lol!) Wang Xingyue told stories with his eyes (and bless the eyeliner) and Wu Jinyan completely stepped up into her role as a girl determined to help the righteous. The way WJY runs in her outfit is absolutely stunning as well. She’s received so many hateful comments over the years regarding her acting but has proven the haters wrong with this drama.
In terms of production, the costumes and sets were gorgeous. Duke Su was [perfectly] fierce and handsome wearing his red wardrobe, while Xue Fangfei’s lighter-colored attire matched her elegance and intelligence at the Gu Zheng and chessboard. The women’s hairstyles were intricately decorated with beautiful hairpins and other ornaments, and it was my first time seeing the pearl makeup look (inspired by the Song Dynasty). Camera angles were chosen masterfully and the blossom scenes were particularly memorable. It was fun to watch Duke Su fight the majority of his battles with his fan, and his constant “A’Li’s” (definitely not fangirling).
All in all, The Double may just be the drama of this summer (there always seems to be one or two summer dramas that captivate viewers, and I’m certain this is the one for 2024). On top of the beautiful costumes, loveable/hateable supporting characters, and swoon-worthy moments between the leads, the drama emphasizes the fight for justice. It is an intriguing revenge drama with a slow yet strong love story.Read More
CompletedJulesL 42 people found this review helpful Other reviews by this user 2 Overall10 Story10 Acting/Cast10 Music8.0 Rewatch Value10 Revenge drama done right, thrilling and satisfying
Revenge is one of the most common genres used in dramas, but The Double stood out because it never lost focus and strayed from its main revenge theme. Too many revenge shows started off strong but lost their way when romance became the central point. To add salt to injury, smart leads suddenly became love brain and lost all common sense, or even worse, any ounce of intelligence that they used to have.
Not this show.
Oh, there was definite romance, one so tantalizing and the build up of our lead couple's relationship so engaging that it set my heart aflutter even when there were no kisses for most of the show. However, the plot stayed on course, showing how our female lead, Xue Fang Fei slowly but surely got revenge for herself and her family, and also for her savior, Jiang Li whose identity she assumed after getting a second chance at life. Furthermore, the crew and cast, from the director, the screenwriters to the leads and supporting actors, they owned this show, expressing the story with their own unique voices and perpectives.
Revenge is visceral, evoking deep feelings and grabbing our attention. Viewers hate to see a grave injustice go unpunished and most of us can get behind a little vigilante action in our dramas, especially when we get to watch the deeply wronged victim avenged. In this show, the injustices were montrous and I find it completely justifiable for Xue Fang Fei to seek out the people who so badly betrayed her and wronged Jiang Li. The drama unfolded well, ensuring that the viewers formed an emotional bond with the characters, getting outraged, wanting revenge as much as Xue Fang Fei did.
What is great about Xue Fang Fei was that she was truly likable, a protagonist who had most viewers firmly in her corner, rooting for her. She was of course full of rage but she was not one-dimensional, driven only by revenge. I would not have been surprised if Xue Fang Fei felt the desire to overstep moral boundaries, not caring about others, but she almost always exercised a degree of restraint, trying not to harm the innocent as she carried out her elaborate plans of punishment. She reflected on everything including seeking justice for Jiang Li, even prioritizing Jiang Li's retribution first. Even when she had a love interest as enigmatic and attractive as Duke Su, she stayed on the revenge course. There were moments when she wavered, foiled by the villains' scheming but she always managed to recover and retaliate beautifully. Even better was how she considered the interests of Duke Su, protecting and helping him in her own way. Xue Fang Fei was a female lead worthy of respect.
Duke Su or Xiao Heng, now he was a drool-worthy male lead. Powerful, skilled, intimidating while being gorgeously green flag. What I love about this character was his interesting dualities. Xiao Heng will tease, and be all assertive and domineering but also be so attentive via his acts of services and care. I enjoyed watching this cocky, confident and composed man stay consistently that way and yet was also clearly a great partner to Xue Fang Fei under all that so called posturing. The thing is that he was really all that, but he made sure that Xue Fang Fei knew that they were equals, that she owed him nothing and most importantly, she should live her own life for herself, and no one else. Not even him.
The show hit the jackpot with our lead couple! As individual characters, they were endearing and as a couple, they were a force of nature. I appreciate the consistent portrayal of both leads, who did not suddenly lose brain cells or rationality just because they fell in love. They were sensible and intelligent enough to come to the right conclusions about each other's actions. Gotta love a show where there were no tropey prolonged misunderstandings.
While some may think the romance too slow-burn and lacked passionate acts of love, I find it tantalizing and meaningful. It reminded me of myself experiencing the thrill of a love interest, getting to know the person, developing feelings, finally falling in love and wanting to protect. The interactions between the leads was packed with chemistry and emotions, showing how from enemies, they've become friends and finally lovers. There were no official moment of when they finally got together. Even when Xiao Heng confessed with just two lines, it was more of an acknowledgement of how they were already one. This is one show when waiting for the full culmination of the leads' love will be worth it. The last and special episodes nailed that.
Wu Jin Yan as Xue Fang Fei and Wang Xin Yue as Xiao Heng were excellent. The directors' use of close up shots was very effective and all I can say is that these two can really act with their eyes and facial expressions. I am so impressed with the lead actors and also the supporting cast. There were so many times when I thought that the directors must be amazing to inspire and draw out so much emotion from the individual actors. Speaking of the cast, it was a very attractive set of actors who can act including the villains.
The array of villains was an interesting mix. At first I thought the earlier ones were caricaturish, almost one dimensional but as the plot developed and revealed more of the backgrounds, I understood that there were a lot more angles and aspects to these antagonists. They were shown in different lights, evoking sympathy and at times doubt. All the female ones were victims of circumstances in the beginning but ultimately decided to take control of their fates by choosing the paths of self-interest that made them into villains in some form or another. Joe Chen deserved a shout-out. She clearly had the female lead aura which drew eyes to her when she was on the screen. Not so much the actress playing Princess Wanning, there was just something off about her expressions.
The best part though is that who we thought were the worst villains turned out to be victims and the ones who perhaps evoked sympathy in the beginning ended up being the ultimate evil ones. I enjoyed the twists introduced in this drama.
Another aspect that the show did well was its pacing. The show did not end up dragging on way too long or climaxing too soon. The revenge and romance kept me invested until the end. Watching karma do its thing provided a nice catharsis, the final release of tension that led to satisfaction. With the great OST, beautiful costumes and setting, excellent cinematography, this show is worthy of its excellent rating if not higher.Read More View all Recommendations Add Recommendations Story of Kunning Palace Blossoms in Adversity Jun Jiu Ling Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1 In Blossom Scent of Time Recent Discussions New Topic TITLE REPLIES VIEWS LATEST POST
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Crown_Royal 7 minutes ago Yes. Now I have time to binge the rest of the series. Ep 36 commencing 🥰
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Purple Ghost 25 minutes ago We still have a Hello Saturday episode & a magazine shoot to look forward to, right?
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mizu 24 minutes ago il will be recorded on 24th and 25th June, but not sure when will air
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Uptowngirl 18 minutes ago Absolutely and I am anxiously waiting 🥰
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liuliu87 8 minutes ago both fl and ml going to appear in hello saturday?
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KaKaShi17 29 minutes ago I know I am talking about a rare possibility but I just finished the drama and the bonus episode too. In the end of the bonus episode Xiao Heng says hope to see you soon. So I can’t help but manifest for another season. I know it’s just my wishful thinking but I just want more of this drama.
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Uptowngirl 15 minutes ago I was thinking the same on Xiao Heng's bid goodbye, 'hope to see you soon'.
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AngelicaMariaValeraZabar 30 minutes ago One question , consort li is older than The Emperor?
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DefyingDestiny 28 minutes ago Yes
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AngelicaMariaValeraZabar 25 minutes ago at first I thought she was his mother, and she is the only consort or wife, right?, because I didn't see any concubine or kid
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TaliaToo 9 minutes ago @AngelicaMariaValeraZabar There are others, just not shown. The bad guy, Cheng, said, "She's the empress most favorite," etc, etc.
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TuRaCh 40 minutes ago hmm.. it's kinda disappointing. the start was good.
The mid of the series was better but the end was just generic asf. It couldn't get more generic than than that.
The start will get 8.5, the middle will get a 9 and the end will get 7.5 from me.
Overall, I'll give it a 8.5. But it's an iffy 8.5 not a solid one
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cilantrodip 43 minutes ago So you want to tell me if we hadn’t gotten the special episode we would have been left with this BS ending? AFTER ALL THEY’VE BEEN THROUGH?? It’s not even clear with the fog and all. If it’s not for the netizens complaining about wanting a happy ending we wouldn’t even have gotten this at all. Sad, cause I was so excited and ready to give my first 10. Even the extra episode isn’t that clear, Xiao Heng said they’ve been married for 8 years but the Wintersweet shrubs grown from seed can take up to 14 years to flower, and Xiao Heng said he would be back when it blooms. Argh I’m mad at this now, can’t yu zheng give a duckling clear happy ending for once?🙄🙄🙄 and I read somewhere that he wanted to kill off Xiao Heng. Now he even wants to make a republican era drama with them just to kill him off. Bruh
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mizu 35 minutes ago today morning, YZ writes a long essay, at the end he writes that from now, all his dramas ( include those currently being filmed ) will have a clear, happy ending I almost fall off my chair 😂😂😂
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MoonPrsmPwr 12 minutes ago WOW 😂
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DefyingDestiny 35 minutes ago It was transplanted though
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TaliaToo a minute ago A transplanted shrub, depending on how big and how fast it grows, takes about one to five years to bloom. In the novel, it was five years, so I'm guessing here too? But let's say, 1-5 years and then after that the extra five minutes episode's timeline is at least five years of their marriage AFTER his return, if you count that they were married before he left. But that's fuzzy math, haha.
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Sharkamy an hour ago 9 for letting the neighbouring kingdom's army enter their own capital and assist them with their own internal issue. I bet Alexander the Great currently laughing his as* off in his grave 🤣🤣🤣 bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Little Daisy an hour ago I feel empty. Staying on TikTok all day watching videos with our couple. 😍 Do we know what show will be next? Any recommendations for a C drama ? I just need something good 😩
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Proj3ctX1 an hour ago The face close ups make me laugh but I love this show🤣
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Mellowrose an hour ago Just Finished all .. i just cn said.. MAGNIFICENT...
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Mellowrose an hour ago I think i fall in love with not just duke su.. xiao heng.. but #wangXingYue...he is such a warmth person... the way he patted wu jinyan back and hugged her...after she breakout from the character and feeling shy... he is so considerate 🥹🫶 . https://x.com/Dramaholicme/status/1804841303122854202?t=lGVicW5Z4GVUFvpJfZZ_xg&s=19
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Mellowrose an hour ago Woahhh 9!!!! DESERVEDDD...
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ShizunsWontons an hour ago I'll try to keep this spoiler-free. This is by far, the best Cdrama of this year! The casting was wonderful, the chemistry was sizzling, and the cinematography & directing were on point! Although it was heavy on royal politics, it was easy to understand and follow, which is uncommon. There was not one boring moment throughout the drama, every character was important to the story and I didn't feel like any scene was a waste of time. I'm going to miss this drama and having something to look forward to every day 😩
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Windchime an hour ago Just began watching this and I'm convinced that Duke Su has a matching fan for every outfit he wears. The ultimate fan collector, he has both kind of fans — ones that he love to hold and the others who love him (yes, I'm talking about you all and myself)
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Chuuya VIP an hour ago He does 😂😂😂
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mizu 38 minutes ago WXY said that he had a basket of fan at the filming set Lmao!
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meihua an hour ago the emptiness i feeel after finishing :C <33
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1Maverickk an hour ago Me & you both 😩
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1Maverickk an hour ago Why do I do this to myself? I'm playing the OSTs and missing this drama already, ugh there's a big gaping hole in my heart 😭😭😭😭
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whoissilmoy an hour ago When a good character dies heroically in a story, it creates a strong emotional impact and makes the moment more memorable. It’s like a powerful scene that stays with us long after the drama ends. When good characters never face any danger or never die, the story can become predictable and less exciting. The element of risk and sacrifice adds depth and keeps us engaged.
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mXrZ 2 hours ago just finished and it was worth it
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unbeliebubble 2 hours ago Seriously ( ;_;) so sad
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RabbitLotusPearl 2 hours ago This drama ticks all the right boxes for me! Visuals, story, suspense, romantic tension, desire, ambition,... - I can't believe the story is finished.
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Choi Rin 2 hours ago This is what you call a Revenge done right. Falling in love but never forgetting your initial plan. Eve and Hierarchy can't relate 😭
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DefyingDestiny an hour ago Hierarchy🤭I thought he was faking it for the longest time. I couldn't believe what I was watching when it dawned on me
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unbeliebubble 2 hours ago I miss them already (-_-)
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1Maverickk an hour ago I wish we were still waiting for episodes 😩
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DefyingDestiny 2 hours ago spoiler tag please
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Liz Mathew 2 hours ago OMG... I seriously thought... I will be the last one to see... sorry guys..
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DefyingDestiny an hour ago @Liz Mathew
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Shahd 2 hours ago In the special episode the female leads real voice is soo nice to hear.
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1Maverickk an hour ago Yh ikr, wonder why she was dubbed in the drama, love her voice
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Lee Hae Ah 2 hours ago Anyone knows the name of the soundtrack that seems like a flute/qin? The one that plays almost every episode, and that, at the end, it plays when XFF and XH are dressed in red near that blossomed tree
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Lee Hae Ah 2 hours ago I've remembered it, XFF plays it at school
Regina de Sá an hour ago One more for you to listen. That's exactly the song of the series. There's a title in Mandarin: 芳菲落尽梨花白, that means "Fragrance is gone, pear blossoms are white"
whoissilmoy 2 hours ago While many viewers question the logic of the drama’s ending, incredulous that the Duke could have survived the war, I find it interesting that no one seems to question how XFF managed to survive being buried alive at the start of the story. From the outset, it was clear that this storytelling would involve elements of jaw-dropping shock, mesmerizing wonder, and awe-inspiring feats, defying conventional logic. If you want to be entertained, you cannot overanalyze it. The drama has moments of fairytale wonder, implausibility, insurmountable odds, and triumphant resilience—extraordinary feats that challenge the boundaries of possibility. Also, the eerie and unsettling tone of the drama’s opening scenes serves as a foreboding prelude to the sadistic and intense storytelling that lie ahead. Clearly the audience was warned at the outset of the drama's unconventional storytelling. It’s as if the opening scenes whispered, “Buckle up, for this journey will defy expectations.” The juxtaposition of jaw-dropping feats (extraordinary) and eerie undertones (unsettling) keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, ready for the unexpected twists and turns.
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leesa 2 hours ago Are u sure there is no one ? I read a lot of comment on that matter right since the beginning of the broadcast period. But we kind of close one of our eyes , to move the plot forward. The different problem is there are 40ep after that scene to say that the FL is alive and had her revenge
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whoissilmoy 2 hours ago I think the beginning was so incredulous, got people hooked and so fast paced, it moved the audience along, but seems the audience prefer an ending grounded in realism, not abstract art.
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mizu 2 hours ago @whoissilmoy Yeap, that's my case, I accept the setting they give, but I really really need a clear, realism ending, bcs it's already the end. The fantasy ending like this one makes me feel like they bring me back to the first ep again, just tragic continue with tragic, and it's really tired after going such a long way, only to "must" dreaming again.
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leesa an hour ago @whoissilmoy If this one is xian xia drama , I think I can accept the ending with less controversial. Actually this kind of ending is not new , nor creative, it really just the same as almost 80% of xianxia drama
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DefyingDestiny 2 hours ago For what its worth, it has kept us talking even after the show ended.
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whoissilmoy 23 minutes ago absolutely
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MoonPrsmPwr 3 hours ago I want Youku to release more uncut and BTS lol
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busterboy 2 hours ago I wrote further down the novel ending which explains everything
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Val W 2 hours ago Spoil us, I did look further down but there are a million comments couldn't find it. Pretty please... ♥
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Ck1Oz 2 hours ago I looked. How mucj further down? I read a lot of comments about 5 hrs ago. Came back. Saw this and wanted to see what you wrote please?
I have watched all the episodes. Like others liked everything until 39.5.
I needed to see what everyone's narrative logic was for the Dai country war and episode 40.5
That's because up to that point I would say this drama has been totally gripping. I was quite stressed out watching in a good way.
I havr fruit trees in my house. And I saw the camera view looking at the inscription on the tree and saw how much it grew.
Then i saw the tree on the distance and her height in comparison with the height of the tree. Just writing about it has already pisses me off again. If the writer and the scriptwriter managed to write so well for so long; then how in the world did they lose the plot in the last 20- 30 minutes? It just went from excellent writing to brainless illogical scenes.
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DefyingDestiny 2 hours ago please put the ending in the book spoiler discussion, so people can easily find it
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busterboy 2 hours ago Reposting: I am so glad I read the ending in the book. I was confused if XH survived or died, and that was just XFF's dream of him returning. In the novel, XH goes to war and disappears. Everyone said he died in battle and his jade was returned to XFF. XFF waited for him despite everyone saying he died. She took care of the Su Manor and Ye ShiJie stayed by her side the whole time. A long time passed, and XFF couldn't move on. She decided to go to Qilin where XH reportedly was killed in battle to try to find his body., but it was reported his body couldn't be returned and was eaten by wolves. The army at the time had already returned to the capital and were victorious but XH never returned. XFF made her journey to Qilin and somewhere along the way, she and XH reunite!!!!! Ends up XH was actually badly injured and was blinded. The emperor didn't want him to reveal he was alive because he wanted all the rebels to reveal themselves. Also XH was very weak and if people knew he was alive, his life would be at risk. He learned to live amongst the commoners. He wanted to tell XFF he was alive and even went to visit her secretly but the emperor didn't trust XFF since she knew too much. He told XH, if XFF doesn't end up remarrying after a year, they can reunite....something like that. And he agreed to cure XH's eyes. If she remarries, she will have her killed since she knew too much. In the novel, the emperor had grown to be distrustful. So I am at the part where they have reunited...woohoo!!! XH doesn't die <3 When he returns, they are granted a marriage. So what we see in 40.5 happens after he went missing and returns. Someone wrote that that was during the 8 years together before he goes to battle but it's actually after. The battle /war happens very soon after SYR dies.
XH prepared all the dowry before he went to war and even embroidered the jewels himself on XFF's wedding gown. So sweet! After they got married, XH loved XFF very much and it's almost like his world revolved only around her. Whatever she loved, he loved. There was a sweet part where he goes early to line up for red bean cakes just like the commoners instead of asking the servants. He enjoyed doing everyday trivial things as he never had the chance to do that in the past. He also took XFF traveling as she hoped to see the world. They were a super sweet couple and XFF comments she never would have imagined she would meet someone who would love her as much as XH <3
I wrote further down the novel ending which explains everything
Reposting: I am so glad I read the ending in the book. I was confused if XH survived or died, and that was just XFF's dream of him returning. In the novel, XH goes to war and disappears. Everyone said he died in battle and his jade was returned to XFF. XFF waited for him despite everyone saying he died. She took care of the Su Manor and Ye ShiJie stayed by her side the whole time. A long time passed, and XFF couldn't move on. She decided to go to Qilin where XH reportedly was killed in battle to try to find his body., but it was reported his body couldn't be returned and was eaten by wolves. The army at the time had already returned to the capital and were victorious but XH never returned. XFF made her journey to Qilin and somewhere along the way, she and XH reunite!!!!! Ends up XH was actually badly injured and was blinded. The emperor didn't want him to reveal he was alive because he wanted all the rebels to reveal themselves. Also XH was very weak and if people knew he was alive, his life would be at risk. He learned to live amongst the commoners. He wanted to tell XFF he was alive and even went to visit her secretly but the emperor didn't trust XFF since she knew too much. He told XH, if XFF doesn't end up remarrying after a year, they can reunite....something like that. And he agreed to cure XH's eyes. If she remarries, she will have her killed since she knew too much. In the novel, the emperor had grown to be distrustful. So I am at the part where they have reunited...woohoo!!! XH doesn't die <3 When he returns, they are granted a marriage. So what we see in 40.5 happens after he went missing and returns. Someone wrote that that was during the 8 years together before he goes to battle but it's actually after. The battle /war happens very soon after SYR dies.
XH prepared all the dowry before he went to war and even embroidered the jewels himself on XFF's wedding gown. So sweet! After they got married, XH loved XFF very much and it's almost like his world revolved only around her. Whatever she loved, he loved. There was a sweet part where he goes early to line up for red bean cakes just like the commoners instead of asking the servants. He enjoyed doing everyday trivial things as he never had the chance to do that in the past. He also took XFF traveling as she hoped to see the world. They were a super sweet couple and XFF comments she never would have imagined she would meet someone who would love her as much as XH <3
To add more to the spoiler, after they got married, XH loved XFF very much and it's almost like his world revolved only around her. Whatever she loved, he loved. There was a sweet part where he goes early to line up for red bean cakes just like the commoners instead of asking the servants. He enjoyed doing everyday trivial things as he never had the chance to do that in the past. He also took XFF traveling as she hoped to see the world. They were a super sweet couple and XFF comments she never would have imagined she would meet someone who would love her as much as XH <3
I am so glad I read the ending in the book. I was confused if XH survived or died, and that was just XFF's dream…
I am so glad you found my post helpful! Feel free to share! I was also puzzled by all the same things and not sure why the director decided to film the ending with so much ambiguity. Maybe their goal was to keep it as an open ending but the book had a very clear ending. :)
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It tells the story of Xue Fang Fei, the daughter of a well-off county magistrate who lost everything after a major upheaval. Saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, she took on the identity of Jiang Li and returned to the capital.
With the help of Duke Xiao Heng and others, she overcame numerous hardships, tirelessly fought against injustice, rescued her father, who had been wrongly imprisoned, assisted Xiao Heng in upholding justice, and protected the common people.
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~~ Adapted from the web novel "Marriage of the Di Daughter" (嫡嫁千金) by Qian Shan Cha Ke (千山茶客). Edit Translation
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Native Title: 墨雨云间
Also Known As: Marriage of the Di Daughter , Di Jia Qian Jin , Mo Yu Yun Jian , 嫡嫁千金 , 墨雨雲間
Director: Bai Yun Mo, Lu Hao Ji Ji, Ma Shi Ge
Screenwriter: Ren Ya Nan
Genres: Historical, Romance
Tags: Revenge, Smart Female Lead, Scheme, Strong Male Lead, Injustice, Hidden Identity, Identity Swap, Betrayal, Smart Male Lead, Family Relationship (Vote or add tags)
Country: China
Type: Drama
Episodes: 40
Aired: Jun 2, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024
Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Original Network: Youku
Duration: 50 min.
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Her Second Chance - a fight for justice
The Double (in my opinion) has rightfully earned a top spot among the recently aired historical/periodical Cdramas (on par with Love Like the Galaxy and Kunning Palace). It is a suspenseful story that follows the female lead on her journey towards revenge as she makes friends and finds the true love of her life. Both the female and male leads make intelligent decisions (for the most part) as the story progresses, hooking the audience from start to finish.
Adapted from the Chinese novel “Marriage of the Di Daughter”, The Double stars Wu Jinyan and Wang Xingyue, both of whom have starred in many successful dramas. Firstly, please allow me to say that their age gap was not a problem. In fact, after watching The Double, I can’t imagine anyone else as Xue Fangfei and Xiao Heng. Their chemistry was simply this strong and is reflected in the satisfaction of nearly all viewers.
The Double was not on my Plan-to-Watch list. In fact, I was skeptical to even begin the drama. What’s so special about some revenge/identity change drama? But there is just so much to talk about, from the plot and production to the acting and characters. After the female lead, Xue Fangfei grasps this second chance to live, she grips it firmly and doesn’t let go, determined to find justice for all who were wronged. We follow XFF on her journey towards justice for her family and powerless civilians as she gains support from those around her. She takes on Jiang Li’s identity, seeking revenge for both herself and the girl who should’ve lived a carefree life as a daughter of the Jiang family, hence the name of the drama. XFF shows us that there is hope in anything we do, as long as we are still alive and hold the motivation and strong belief. She suffers tremendously but fights for her eventual happiness.
What I particularly like about this drama are the complexities of many of the characters. There’s really much more than meets the eye, and we get to see the backstories of a few of the villains. While I do wish that the director/producer allocated more screen time to the main couple, it was quite interesting to learn more about Princess Wanning and Ji Shuran, though I still think that some scenes were unnecessary, such as some between Wanning and Shen Yurong. (it’s also important to know that Chinese regulations have set a max number of eps to 40, so scenes should be chosen carefully). Some were disappointed with the ending, as it seemed a bit rushed and unfinished. However, the ending scene in Episode 40 makes it much more memorable, with XFF’s billowing red gown and XH riding on his horse to his wife. And be sure to watch the extra episodes that the leads just filmed a few days ago! It wraps everything up nicely. (ugh, I just wish dramas could go over 40 eps…)
Compared to other historical dramas, The Double’s romance is much more slow-burning. However, there’s a lot of flirting between the leads and I find myself always forward to their dialogues, no matter how brief they are. The leads’ interactions in the first half of the drama were also quite amusing to watch. XFF constantly asks Xiao Heng for favors, to which he easily agrees. Xiao Heng is known throughout the capital as a ruthless duke who should not be meddled with, but XFF treats him differently. Throughout the drama, there are numerous details (faint but noticeable) that suggest Xiao Heng’s increasing interest in Xue Fangfei. She is originally regarded as a pawn who puts on amusing shows for Xiao Heng to watch but soon becomes so much more important to him.
Another special aspect between the leads is the mutual trust and respect. Xue Fangfei knows that she can trust Xiao Heng no matter what, and he thinks the same about her. While there are supporting characters who are attracted to the leads, they aren’t a roadblock in the leads’ relationship and actually become more loveable. I loved watching the strong friendships form between Xue Fangfei, Ye Shijie, Jiang Jingrui, and Liu Xu. They have such different personalities yet end up becoming each other’s greatest supporters. The bromance between the emperor and Xiao Heng also remains strong from start to finish. The emperor was thoughtful and warmhearted but also remained alert; he is a ruler I would support. So many supporting characters made the drama fun to watch: On top of Tong’er and XFF’s new friends, Lu Ji and Wen Ji were Xiao Heng’s most loyal subordinates and Wen Ji was especially funny. And we don’t want to forget about the villains, who are people that can easily be hated to the bone (especially Shen Yurong, ew). Actors embodied their characters to the fullest extent. Liang Yongqi as SYR really gave off lifeless vibes to the point that I was questioning if his eyes were this lifeless irl. (In reality, he’s a funny boy who enjoys his iced coffees, lol!) Wang Xingyue told stories with his eyes (and bless the eyeliner) and Wu Jinyan completely stepped up into her role as a girl determined to help the righteous. The way WJY runs in her outfit is absolutely stunning as well. She’s received so many hateful comments over the years regarding her acting but has proven the haters wrong with this drama.
In terms of production, the costumes and sets were gorgeous. Duke Su was [perfectly] fierce and handsome wearing his red wardrobe, while Xue Fangfei’s lighter-colored attire matched her elegance and intelligence at the Gu Zheng and chessboard. The women’s hairstyles were intricately decorated with beautiful hairpins and other ornaments, and it was my first time seeing the pearl makeup look (inspired by the Song Dynasty). Camera angles were chosen masterfully and the blossom scenes were particularly memorable. It was fun to watch Duke Su fight the majority of his battles with his fan, and his constant “A’Li’s” (definitely not fangirling).
All in all, The Double may just be the drama of this summer (there always seems to be one or two summer dramas that captivate viewers, and I’m certain this is the one for 2024). On top of the beautiful costumes, loveable/hateable supporting characters, and swoon-worthy moments between the leads, the drama emphasizes the fight for justice. It is an intriguing revenge drama with a slow yet strong love story.Read More
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Revenge drama done right, thrilling and satisfying
Revenge is one of the most common genres used in dramas, but The Double stood out because it never lost focus and strayed from its main revenge theme. Too many revenge shows started off strong but lost their way when romance became the central point. To add salt to injury, smart leads suddenly became love brain and lost all common sense, or even worse, any ounce of intelligence that they used to have.
Not this show.
Oh, there was definite romance, one so tantalizing and the build up of our lead couple's relationship so engaging that it set my heart aflutter even when there were no kisses for most of the show. However, the plot stayed on course, showing how our female lead, Xue Fang Fei slowly but surely got revenge for herself and her family, and also for her savior, Jiang Li whose identity she assumed after getting a second chance at life. Furthermore, the crew and cast, from the director, the screenwriters to the leads and supporting actors, they owned this show, expressing the story with their own unique voices and perpectives.
Revenge is visceral, evoking deep feelings and grabbing our attention. Viewers hate to see a grave injustice go unpunished and most of us can get behind a little vigilante action in our dramas, especially when we get to watch the deeply wronged victim avenged. In this show, the injustices were montrous and I find it completely justifiable for Xue Fang Fei to seek out the people who so badly betrayed her and wronged Jiang Li. The drama unfolded well, ensuring that the viewers formed an emotional bond with the characters, getting outraged, wanting revenge as much as Xue Fang Fei did.
What is great about Xue Fang Fei was that she was truly likable, a protagonist who had most viewers firmly in her corner, rooting for her. She was of course full of rage but she was not one-dimensional, driven only by revenge. I would not have been surprised if Xue Fang Fei felt the desire to overstep moral boundaries, not caring about others, but she almost always exercised a degree of restraint, trying not to harm the innocent as she carried out her elaborate plans of punishment. She reflected on everything including seeking justice for Jiang Li, even prioritizing Jiang Li's retribution first. Even when she had a love interest as enigmatic and attractive as Duke Su, she stayed on the revenge course. There were moments when she wavered, foiled by the villains' scheming but she always managed to recover and retaliate beautifully. Even better was how she considered the interests of Duke Su, protecting and helping him in her own way. Xue Fang Fei was a female lead worthy of respect.
Duke Su or Xiao Heng, now he was a drool-worthy male lead. Powerful, skilled, intimidating while being gorgeously green flag. What I love about this character was his interesting dualities. Xiao Heng will tease, and be all assertive and domineering but also be so attentive via his acts of services and care. I enjoyed watching this cocky, confident and composed man stay consistently that way and yet was also clearly a great partner to Xue Fang Fei under all that so called posturing. The thing is that he was really all that, but he made sure that Xue Fang Fei knew that they were equals, that she owed him nothing and most importantly, she should live her own life for herself, and no one else. Not even him.
The show hit the jackpot with our lead couple! As individual characters, they were endearing and as a couple, they were a force of nature. I appreciate the consistent portrayal of both leads, who did not suddenly lose brain cells or rationality just because they fell in love. They were sensible and intelligent enough to come to the right conclusions about each other's actions. Gotta love a show where there were no tropey prolonged misunderstandings.
While some may think the romance too slow-burn and lacked passionate acts of love, I find it tantalizing and meaningful. It reminded me of myself experiencing the thrill of a love interest, getting to know the person, developing feelings, finally falling in love and wanting to protect. The interactions between the leads was packed with chemistry and emotions, showing how from enemies, they've become friends and finally lovers. There were no official moment of when they finally got together. Even when Xiao Heng confessed with just two lines, it was more of an acknowledgement of how they were already one. This is one show when waiting for the full culmination of the leads' love will be worth it. The last and special episodes nailed that.
Wu Jin Yan as Xue Fang Fei and Wang Xin Yue as Xiao Heng were excellent. The directors' use of close up shots was very effective and all I can say is that these two can really act with their eyes and facial expressions. I am so impressed with the lead actors and also the supporting cast. There were so many times when I thought that the directors must be amazing to inspire and draw out so much emotion from the individual actors. Speaking of the cast, it was a very attractive set of actors who can act including the villains.
The array of villains was an interesting mix. At first I thought the earlier ones were caricaturish, almost one dimensional but as the plot developed and revealed more of the backgrounds, I understood that there were a lot more angles and aspects to these antagonists. They were shown in different lights, evoking sympathy and at times doubt. All the female ones were victims of circumstances in the beginning but ultimately decided to take control of their fates by choosing the paths of self-interest that made them into villains in some form or another. Joe Chen deserved a shout-out. She clearly had the female lead aura which drew eyes to her when she was on the screen. Not so much the actress playing Princess Wanning, there was just something off about her expressions.
The best part though is that who we thought were the worst villains turned out to be victims and the ones who perhaps evoked sympathy in the beginning ended up being the ultimate evil ones. I enjoyed the twists introduced in this drama.
Another aspect that the show did well was its pacing. The show did not end up dragging on way too long or climaxing too soon. The revenge and romance kept me invested until the end. Watching karma do its thing provided a nice catharsis, the final release of tension that led to satisfaction. With the great OST, beautiful costumes and setting, excellent cinematography, this show is worthy of its excellent rating if not higher.Read More
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Crown_Royal 7 minutes ago
Yes. Now I have time to binge the rest of the series. Ep 36 commencing 🥰
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Purple Ghost 25 minutes ago
We still have a Hello Saturday episode & a magazine shoot to look forward to, right?
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mizu 24 minutes ago
il will be recorded on 24th and 25th June, but not sure when will air
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Uptowngirl 18 minutes ago
Absolutely and I am anxiously waiting 🥰
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liuliu87 8 minutes ago
both fl and ml going to appear in hello saturday?
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KaKaShi17 29 minutes ago
I know I am talking about a rare possibility but I just finished the drama and the bonus episode too. In the end of the bonus episode Xiao Heng says hope to see you soon.
So I can’t help but manifest for another season.
I know it’s just my wishful thinking but I just want more of this drama.
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Uptowngirl 15 minutes ago
I was thinking the same on Xiao Heng's bid goodbye, 'hope to see you soon'.
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AngelicaMariaValeraZabar 30 minutes ago
One question , consort li is older than The Emperor?
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DefyingDestiny 28 minutes ago
Yes
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AngelicaMariaValeraZabar 25 minutes ago
at first I thought she was his mother, and she is the only consort or wife, right?, because I didn't see any concubine or kid
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TaliaToo 9 minutes ago
@AngelicaMariaValeraZabar There are others, just not shown. The bad guy, Cheng, said, "She's the empress most favorite," etc, etc.
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TuRaCh 40 minutes ago
hmm.. it's kinda disappointing. the start was good.
The mid of the series was better but the end was just generic asf. It couldn't get more generic than than that.
The start will get 8.5, the middle will get a 9 and the end will get 7.5 from me.
Overall, I'll give it a 8.5. But it's an iffy 8.5 not a solid one
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cilantrodip 43 minutes ago
So you want to tell me if we hadn’t gotten the special episode we would have been left with this BS ending? AFTER ALL THEY’VE BEEN THROUGH?? It’s not even clear with the fog and all. If it’s not for the netizens complaining about wanting a happy ending we wouldn’t even have gotten this at all. Sad, cause I was so excited and ready to give my first 10. Even the extra episode isn’t that clear, Xiao Heng said they’ve been married for 8 years but the Wintersweet shrubs grown from seed can take up to 14 years to flower, and Xiao Heng said he would be back when it blooms. Argh I’m mad at this now, can’t yu zheng give a duckling clear happy ending for once?🙄🙄🙄 and I read somewhere that he wanted to kill off Xiao Heng. Now he even wants to make a republican era drama with them just to kill him off. Bruh
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mizu 35 minutes ago
today morning, YZ writes a long essay, at the end he writes that from now, all his dramas ( include those currently being filmed ) will have a clear, happy ending
I almost fall off my chair 😂😂😂
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MoonPrsmPwr 12 minutes ago
WOW 😂
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DefyingDestiny 35 minutes ago
It was transplanted though
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TaliaToo a minute ago
A transplanted shrub, depending on how big and how fast it grows, takes about one to five years to bloom. In the novel, it was five years, so I'm guessing here too? But let's say, 1-5 years and then after that the extra five minutes episode's timeline is at least five years of their marriage AFTER his return, if you count that they were married before he left. But that's fuzzy math, haha.
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Sharkamy an hour ago
9 for letting the neighbouring kingdom's army enter their own capital and assist them with their own internal issue. I bet Alexander the Great currently laughing his as* off in his grave 🤣🤣🤣 bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Little Daisy an hour ago
I feel empty. Staying on TikTok all day watching videos with our couple. 😍
Do we know what show will be next?
Any recommendations for a C drama ? I just need something good 😩
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Proj3ctX1 an hour ago
The face close ups make me laugh but I love this show🤣
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Mellowrose an hour ago
Just Finished all .. i just cn said.. MAGNIFICENT...
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Mellowrose an hour ago
I think i fall in love with not just duke su.. xiao heng.. but #wangXingYue...he is such a warmth person... the way he patted wu jinyan back and hugged her...after she breakout from the character and feeling shy... he is so considerate 🥹🫶
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https://x.com/Dramaholicme/status/1804841303122854202?t=lGVicW5Z4GVUFvpJfZZ_xg&s=19
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Mellowrose an hour ago
Woahhh 9!!!! DESERVEDDD...
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ShizunsWontons an hour ago
I'll try to keep this spoiler-free. This is by far, the best Cdrama of this year! The casting was wonderful, the chemistry was sizzling, and the cinematography & directing were on point! Although it was heavy on royal politics, it was easy to understand and follow, which is uncommon. There was not one boring moment throughout the drama, every character was important to the story and I didn't feel like any scene was a waste of time. I'm going to miss this drama and having something to look forward to every day 😩
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Windchime an hour ago
Just began watching this and I'm convinced that Duke Su has a matching fan for every outfit he wears. The ultimate fan collector, he has both kind of fans — ones that he love to hold and the others who love him (yes, I'm talking about you all and myself)
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Chuuya VIP an hour ago
He does 😂😂😂
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mizu 38 minutes ago
WXY said that he had a basket of fan at the filming set Lmao!
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meihua an hour ago
the emptiness i feeel after finishing :C <33
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1Maverickk an hour ago
Me & you both 😩
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1Maverickk an hour ago
Why do I do this to myself? I'm playing the OSTs and missing this drama already, ugh there's a big gaping hole in my heart 😭😭😭😭
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whoissilmoy an hour ago
When a good character dies heroically in a story, it creates a strong emotional impact and makes the moment more memorable. It’s like a powerful scene that stays with us long after the drama ends. When good characters never face any danger or never die, the story can become predictable and less exciting. The element of risk and sacrifice adds depth and keeps us engaged.
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mXrZ 2 hours ago
just finished and it was worth it
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unbeliebubble 2 hours ago
Seriously ( ;_;) so sad
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RabbitLotusPearl 2 hours ago
This drama ticks all the right boxes for me! Visuals, story, suspense, romantic tension, desire, ambition,... - I can't believe the story is finished.
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Choi Rin 2 hours ago
This is what you call a Revenge done right. Falling in love but never forgetting your initial plan. Eve and Hierarchy can't relate 😭
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DefyingDestiny an hour ago
Hierarchy🤭I thought he was faking it for the longest time. I couldn't believe what I was watching when it dawned on me
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unbeliebubble 2 hours ago
I miss them already (-_-)
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I wish we were still waiting for episodes 😩
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spoiler tag please
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Liz Mathew 2 hours ago
OMG... I seriously thought... I will be the last one to see... sorry guys..
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Shahd 2 hours ago
In the special episode the female leads real voice is soo nice to hear.
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1Maverickk an hour ago
Yh ikr, wonder why she was dubbed in the drama, love her voice
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Lee Hae Ah 2 hours ago
Anyone knows the name of the soundtrack that seems like a flute/qin? The one that plays almost every episode, and that, at the end, it plays when XFF and XH are dressed in red near that blossomed tree
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Lee Hae Ah 2 hours ago
I've remembered it, XFF plays it at school
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Regina de Sá 2 hours ago
A lot of people are asking about this song, I'm one of them, I'm a musician and I have a special interest. Since the first time I heard this, I've been looking for it. Unfortunately it's not on the playlist, just the song sung by Mi Liang. The link to this song played on Gukin by a musician is below, but there is no information about the song. There is a title there, but it refers to the title of the song sung by Mi Liang. I found another performance and left a question there about the title, its composer and the score. It's below too. I posted this link to several people so that they at least have the song and can listen to it whenever they want. I hope I helped you.https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=-Mj65eWyZg7qo_-o&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fclient%3Dms-android-samsung-ss%26sca_esv%3D8fccc85c2f21a58f%26q%3DGuzheng%2B%2522Pear%2BBlossoms%2BTurn%2BWhite%2522%26udm&source_ve_path=MTY0OTksMjg2NjQsMTY0NTA2&feature=emb_share&v=hOo3Ej0npCIhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yWZ9juiGMCc&pp=ygUWI-iKs-iPsuiQveWwveaiqOiKseeZvQ%3D%3D
Here you have de playlist. The song sung by Mi Liang is track 7.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7c3VEcDk180
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Regina de Sá an hour ago
One more for you to listen. That's exactly the song of the series. There's a title in Mandarin:
芳菲落尽梨花白, that means "Fragrance is gone, pear blossoms are white"
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LkOLcjqhtRc
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Vniverse 2 hours ago
I might change my name to Xiao Li Mao (little leopard) 🪭🐆
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1Maverickk an hour ago
But who would call you A Li with that intense flirty gaze like Duke Su though? 👀
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Choi Rin 2 hours ago
One of the best we got this year!
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AniMangaSensei 2 hours ago
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Violek4 an hour ago
It was Him. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ji0iQxdai4c
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DefyingDestiny 2 hours ago
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whoissilmoy 2 hours ago
While many viewers question the logic of the drama’s ending, incredulous that the Duke could have survived the war, I find it interesting that no one seems to question how XFF managed to survive being buried alive at the start of the story. From the outset, it was clear that this storytelling would involve elements of jaw-dropping shock, mesmerizing wonder, and awe-inspiring feats, defying conventional logic. If you want to be entertained, you cannot overanalyze it. The drama has moments of fairytale wonder, implausibility, insurmountable odds, and triumphant resilience—extraordinary feats that challenge the boundaries of possibility.
Also, the eerie and unsettling tone of the drama’s opening scenes serves as a foreboding prelude to the sadistic and intense storytelling that lie ahead. Clearly the audience was warned at the outset of the drama's unconventional storytelling. It’s as if the opening scenes whispered, “Buckle up, for this journey will defy expectations.” The juxtaposition of jaw-dropping feats (extraordinary) and eerie undertones (unsettling) keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, ready for the unexpected twists and turns.
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leesa 2 hours ago
Are u sure there is no one ? I read a lot of comment on that matter right since the beginning of the broadcast period. But we kind of close one of our eyes , to move the plot forward. The different problem is there are 40ep after that scene to say that the FL is alive and had her revenge
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whoissilmoy 2 hours ago
I think the beginning was so incredulous, got people hooked and so fast paced, it moved the audience along, but seems the audience prefer an ending grounded in realism, not abstract art.
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mizu 2 hours ago
@whoissilmoy Yeap, that's my case, I accept the setting they give, but I really really need a clear, realism ending, bcs it's already the end. The fantasy ending like this one makes me feel like they bring me back to the first ep again, just tragic continue with tragic, and it's really tired after going such a long way, only to "must" dreaming again.
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leesa an hour ago
@whoissilmoy If this one is xian xia drama , I think I can accept the ending with less controversial. Actually this kind of ending is not new , nor creative, it really just the same as almost 80% of xianxia drama
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DefyingDestiny 2 hours ago
For what its worth, it has kept us talking even after the show ended.
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whoissilmoy 23 minutes ago
absolutely
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MoonPrsmPwr 3 hours ago
I want Youku to release more uncut and BTS lol
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busterboy 2 hours ago
I wrote further down the novel ending which explains everything
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Val W 2 hours ago
Spoil us, I did look further down but there are a million comments couldn't find it. Pretty please... ♥
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Ck1Oz 2 hours ago
I looked. How mucj further down? I read a lot of comments about 5 hrs ago. Came back. Saw this and wanted to see what you wrote please?
I have watched all the episodes. Like others liked everything until 39.5.
I needed to see what everyone's narrative logic was for the Dai country war and episode 40.5
That's because up to that point I would say this drama has been totally gripping. I was quite stressed out watching in a good way.
I havr fruit trees in my house. And I saw the camera view looking at the inscription on the tree and saw how much it grew.
Then i saw the tree on the distance and her height in comparison with the height of the tree. Just writing about it has already pisses me off again. If the writer and the scriptwriter managed to write so well for so long; then how in the world did they lose the plot in the last 20- 30 minutes? It just went from excellent writing to brainless illogical scenes.
Thanks.
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DefyingDestiny 2 hours ago
please put the ending in the book spoiler discussion, so people can easily find it
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busterboy 2 hours ago
Reposting: I am so glad I read the ending in the book. I was confused if XH survived or died, and that was just XFF's dream of him returning. In the novel, XH goes to war and disappears. Everyone said he died in battle and his jade was returned to XFF. XFF waited for him despite everyone saying he died. She took care of the Su Manor and Ye ShiJie stayed by her side the whole time. A long time passed, and XFF couldn't move on. She decided to go to Qilin where XH reportedly was killed in battle to try to find his body., but it was reported his body couldn't be returned and was eaten by wolves. The army at the time had already returned to the capital and were victorious but XH never returned. XFF made her journey to Qilin and somewhere along the way, she and XH reunite!!!!! Ends up XH was actually badly injured and was blinded. The emperor didn't want him to reveal he was alive because he wanted all the rebels to reveal themselves. Also XH was very weak and if people knew he was alive, his life would be at risk. He learned to live amongst the commoners. He wanted to tell XFF he was alive and even went to visit her secretly but the emperor didn't trust XFF since she knew too much. He told XH, if XFF doesn't end up remarrying after a year, they can reunite....something like that. And he agreed to cure XH's eyes. If she remarries, she will have her killed since she knew too much. In the novel, the emperor had grown to be distrustful. So I am at the part where they have reunited...woohoo!!! XH doesn't die <3 When he returns, they are granted a marriage. So what we see in 40.5 happens after he went missing and returns. Someone wrote that that was during the 8 years together before he goes to battle but it's actually after. The battle /war happens very soon after SYR dies.
XH prepared all the dowry before he went to war and even embroidered the jewels himself on XFF's wedding gown. So sweet! After they got married, XH loved XFF very much and it's almost like his world revolved only around her. Whatever she loved, he loved. There was a sweet part where he goes early to line up for red bean cakes just like the commoners instead of asking the servants. He enjoyed doing everyday trivial things as he never had the chance to do that in the past. He also took XFF traveling as she hoped to see the world. They were a super sweet couple and XFF comments she never would have imagined she would meet someone who would love her as much as XH <3
XH prepared all the dowry before he went to war and even embroidered the jewels himself on XFF's wedding gown. So sweet! After they got married, XH loved XFF very much and it's almost like his world revolved only around her. Whatever she loved, he loved. There was a sweet part where he goes early to line up for red bean cakes just like the commoners instead of asking the servants. He enjoyed doing everyday trivial things as he never had the chance to do that in the past. He also took XFF traveling as she hoped to see the world. They were a super sweet couple and XFF comments she never would have imagined she would meet someone who would love her as much as XH <3