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My Summary
I watched this drama because of Tian Xiwei. She is one of underrated thing that happened in this drama. She is Fan Chang Yu and she was born to being Fan Chang Yu. Fan Chang Yu character was like breath in the air on C-drama world. She didn't need to be rescued by ML, she gained merit with her own. She is not the smartest Female Lead but i think her EQ was quite high.
The highlight things about her is about Song Yan. She never have scrutiny against Magistrate Daughter who become new Song Yan fiancée and wants to help her to free from scumbag—a truly women support women. No matter how Mrs Kang badmouthed her and her sister, she never having grudge against her-except the part when her grandson bullied Chang Ning.
I liked this drama since they rarely have FL focused driven and i don't think ML was quite as an wallflower.
Never fans of Zhang Linghe's previous works his drama didn't match my acting aesthetic. But this time i still giving him credit when it's due. His styling was perfect for him. I quite like his eye acting; not hollow and i think it was his best performance. For the chemistry, i can feel the tension between them, even some of their recent kissing scene were safe compare to secondary lead. Xie Zheng was indeed being toned down than in novel but i think it was perfect choice, if they follow the novel i would afraid it would be like another Chinese short drama cliché story where they Yandere ML was quite ...unacceptable and it feel more humane, so Chang Yu can loved him without scrutiny . Personally, rather than they focused on his Marquis identity, Xie Zheng gained his emotional growth since he was quite 'heartless' one. The solid proof he rescue Chang Ning and Bao Er.
Okay for Li Huai An, i could understand his anger when they win the war while General He passed away. He still has pride as his disciple and feeling hurt when Fan Chang Yu wins the war while he was knock out. That's why their loveline was impossible even he has not related to We-Li political stance or without Xie Zheng presence.
The one thing that found rare in Zhuyu. Everyone gets time to shine and this is not only the Main Leads spotlight. Secondary characters and even some villain have layered dimension of their backstory. I understand the director purpose want to make Lin'an Village arch for 18 episodes.
For Yu Qian Qian about her transmigrator identity, it's quite look not important but actually explain her behaviour with Qi Min. Usual normal maiden would like to be favored by him but she prefer her freedom and prioritize his son. She used modern words and do some innovative business (if you watch Chinese short drama, you will understand she is not usual business woman from the way she talked abour membership and brand logo). Snow Kong styling was quite like Snow White and i quite support her and her son freedom.
-Lin Muran as Su Yuanqing is perfect example how his acting method quite memorable with efficient screentime. He is one-of-next top actor. But his character is like cockroach, really hard to kill.
-I have watched few of Deng Kai works in mini-drama and he was born to be villainous character and Qi Min was perfect example of his notable work. His chemistry with Snow Kong was far better than few of Deng Kai's mini drama that i watched.
-I never forget to mention child actor who played Bao Er. His scene when he got trauma by watching his father tortured maid and imagine as her mother was breathtaking. The Autopilot defense when he eats ink was quite perfectly portrayed. I hope he could get therapy for this role.
-Fan Chang Ning was not annoying as the novel and rather she is quite like little Chang Yu. The particular note is when she told Su Yuanqing as Turtle (in chinese 王八 means loser). She perfectly told story about her kidnapping experience with simpler nickname; White Hair Villain, Young Villain, Fairy Lady and its very endearing.
-Mrs Kang is another example that human is not purely evil-she basically project her insecurities to Fan Chang Yu and Fang Chang Ning.
-I quite liked Gong Sung Yin and Princess Qi Shu story is so endearing and fluff.
-Tutor Tao and Gong Sun Yin are quite relief character that needed in serious war theme drama.
The weakness about this drama is they should have 10 episode to cover all the drama and i feel General He arc is just like flash (i don't read the novel so it was kind of unfortunate) and in the alternate version they still give Qi Min-Qian Qian moment while they barely show Chang Yu and Xie Zheng child. I still giving this drama 10 since i think i can rewatch despite the packed and rushed plot about political arc. My complain is they reduced the main CP scene and add more Qi Min -Qian Qian scene.
My personal score is actually 9,75/10 but MDL have no 0.25 score so i just make it 10.
The highlight things about her is about Song Yan. She never have scrutiny against Magistrate Daughter who become new Song Yan fiancée and wants to help her to free from scumbag—a truly women support women. No matter how Mrs Kang badmouthed her and her sister, she never having grudge against her-except the part when her grandson bullied Chang Ning.
I liked this drama since they rarely have FL focused driven and i don't think ML was quite as an wallflower.
Never fans of Zhang Linghe's previous works his drama didn't match my acting aesthetic. But this time i still giving him credit when it's due. His styling was perfect for him. I quite like his eye acting; not hollow and i think it was his best performance. For the chemistry, i can feel the tension between them, even some of their recent kissing scene were safe compare to secondary lead. Xie Zheng was indeed being toned down than in novel but i think it was perfect choice, if they follow the novel i would afraid it would be like another Chinese short drama cliché story where they Yandere ML was quite ...unacceptable and it feel more humane, so Chang Yu can loved him without scrutiny . Personally, rather than they focused on his Marquis identity, Xie Zheng gained his emotional growth since he was quite 'heartless' one. The solid proof he rescue Chang Ning and Bao Er.
Okay for Li Huai An, i could understand his anger when they win the war while General He passed away. He still has pride as his disciple and feeling hurt when Fan Chang Yu wins the war while he was knock out. That's why their loveline was impossible even he has not related to We-Li political stance or without Xie Zheng presence.
The one thing that found rare in Zhuyu. Everyone gets time to shine and this is not only the Main Leads spotlight. Secondary characters and even some villain have layered dimension of their backstory. I understand the director purpose want to make Lin'an Village arch for 18 episodes.
For Yu Qian Qian about her transmigrator identity, it's quite look not important but actually explain her behaviour with Qi Min. Usual normal maiden would like to be favored by him but she prefer her freedom and prioritize his son. She used modern words and do some innovative business (if you watch Chinese short drama, you will understand she is not usual business woman from the way she talked abour membership and brand logo). Snow Kong styling was quite like Snow White and i quite support her and her son freedom.
-Lin Muran as Su Yuanqing is perfect example how his acting method quite memorable with efficient screentime. He is one-of-next top actor. But his character is like cockroach, really hard to kill.
-I have watched few of Deng Kai works in mini-drama and he was born to be villainous character and Qi Min was perfect example of his notable work. His chemistry with Snow Kong was far better than few of Deng Kai's mini drama that i watched.
-I never forget to mention child actor who played Bao Er. His scene when he got trauma by watching his father tortured maid and imagine as her mother was breathtaking. The Autopilot defense when he eats ink was quite perfectly portrayed. I hope he could get therapy for this role.
-Fan Chang Ning was not annoying as the novel and rather she is quite like little Chang Yu. The particular note is when she told Su Yuanqing as Turtle (in chinese 王八 means loser). She perfectly told story about her kidnapping experience with simpler nickname; White Hair Villain, Young Villain, Fairy Lady and its very endearing.
-Mrs Kang is another example that human is not purely evil-she basically project her insecurities to Fan Chang Yu and Fang Chang Ning.
-I quite liked Gong Sung Yin and Princess Qi Shu story is so endearing and fluff.
-Tutor Tao and Gong Sun Yin are quite relief character that needed in serious war theme drama.
The weakness about this drama is they should have 10 episode to cover all the drama and i feel General He arc is just like flash (i don't read the novel so it was kind of unfortunate) and in the alternate version they still give Qi Min-Qian Qian moment while they barely show Chang Yu and Xie Zheng child. I still giving this drama 10 since i think i can rewatch despite the packed and rushed plot about political arc. My complain is they reduced the main CP scene and add more Qi Min -Qian Qian scene.
My personal score is actually 9,75/10 but MDL have no 0.25 score so i just make it 10.
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