I may need to re-read the novel again, because some parts seem different, it is not connecting. I wonder if the writer actually read the original source or just got a summary of it, and then make it her own.
I was really honestly looking forward to this drama because the novel was good.
Cai Zhao seemed really tamed in here. In the novel, she has a knack to piss people off, and it was really fun to see because she uses her wits and they cannot argue back.
The editing does feel a bit choppy at times, but otherwise it's really good. I don't know why some people say…
You're correct. It's the same in the novel. He acts very sneaky/off, and gives people wrong impressions.
I think the actor face looked too nice and cute, not menacing and twisted enough though. Because the ML is like that in the novel. Cheng Lei would of been perfect with his evil ass stares ಠ_ಠ. Hahah.
I wonder how much will they adapt from the novel or deviate from it. I just hope they don't dumb the FL, because she was quite smart. FL character reminds me of Hua Rong's (Legend of the Condor Hero) personality and characteristic. Intelligent, witty, carefree, strong in martial arts.
Also Bao Shang En did played as Hua Rong. Maybe her agency only dedicate smart female type roles for her? haha.
Also, Wang Chu Ran titled little Liu Yi Fei is totally deserved. Her in that white dress is so strikingly similar to Liu Yi Fei when she played Xiao Long Nu. Crazy!
Was he really a player in the novel? I cannot imagine him having a child with Hong Shu if the one he likes is…
Hey! Not sure if your questions has been answered yet but I can try to provide some doubts. Although be warned that I have read this years ago, using machine translation! The drama did changed how XFN acted, toned him down a bit.
1) There is harem in the novel, however it's not to the point where he slept with everyone. I think the only person he slept with was Hong Shu and Jiang Ni. Since the novel is about 900 chapters long, all the characters had backgrounds. The female characters aren't just "all-over" XFN because it's a harem, they're actually strong on their own.
2) XFN really loved Hong Shu. She has a special identity that Xiao Xu knows, XFN found out later. I think she sacrificed herself for him. He found out she has a child very later on, she didn't tell him because she didn't want to worry him.
3) Xu Xiao was the general who helped the current King claimed this kingdom and therefore in the drama you see the King doesn't care what Xu Xiao do. They're that close. When he raided the palace, he killed all the females because he didn't want the army to violate them. He rescued Jiang Ni because she's was a child princess. That's why he paid no mind when she wanted to kill XFN, he knows she is just throwing a tantrum. However, XFN elder sister doesn't really like her. Her threat to Jiang Ni was real. If she touches XFN, she will die lol. Also, I don't think he was the one directly killing her parents, but he was a general so he's guilty by association.
4) XFN doesn't end up in seclusions, he took over for his father. He's really strong later on. Like really really strong.
If anyone has read this novel currently and wanted to correct some points, please feel free. It has been a while for me lol.
Novel reader is Konghou really a princess.....if not why they said her a scorned princess of a fallen kingdom…
Based on the novel, she was a princess of the previous dynasty. Her Emperor father wasn't a good emperor and he got sacked by his subject, which is the current Emperor. However, the drama adaptation seems to be completely different than the novel so I am not sure how it is being portrayed here.
I was happy that the novel had a drama, but after watching it for a few episodes- I realized that the only thing similar is probably the title, character names, and some events. Otherwise, the writer just freestyled the drama. Which is a shame tbh.
The novel is pretty good. Seems like Bao ShengEn will always play an intelligent/smart character lol. Hopefully the adaptation doesn't take away too much from the novel.
Lu Yuxiao is great at acting and can control her facial expression really well. She was great in Blossom in Adversity and My Journey to You. I hope if there's a chance in the future where she'll take on a more serious/revenge role like Wu Ji Yan in The Double. I can definitely see that she'll be absolutely amazing in it.
The drama itself is an OK watch so far. I don't think the comedic tone is for me. I don't know if this make sense but I feel like the drama is trying to insert slight/aloof comedy within itself, rather than having it being natural?
Maybe because it's due to the funny editing sound that appear during scenes that sort of remind you "hey, here is the comedy part" lol.
Also, did they recruit people from the modeling agency or why is everybody so gorgeous lol. Reminds me of Fang of Fortune. In fact, I think the dungeon Ji Bozai used was from that drama too?
This drama is like a guess who game. Guess who? Me? No! wrong, it's you! No! it's me again. aha!
It's a great drama for those that like strategies, schemings, plot twists (although for some it might be predictable). All in all, fun mind games. I enjoyed it!
When I was reading this novel a while back. During the case of the Qin family and the 'well' incident I got goosebumps all over everytime the guards came back and say "We found something!" And it happened like 3-4 times until the plot revealed itself. That sht was crazyyyyy.
I am glad they didn't censored it and really delivered that in this drama. It's honestly a heartbreaking case and unfortunate. But as for dramatization goes, it's exciting and thrilling. lol.
The novel and drama deals with coroner, hence the name, so you'll see many cases like this. For some it's boring because 'too many' or 'repetitive', but others would find it enjoyable trying to figure out the mastermind or how the FL deals with the case. Each for their own.
Although, I am not sold on the romance being delivered here. They just seems like co-workers.
Landi Li, one of the best actress of her generation no doubt.
Yes it is, and the novel is quite good and enjoyable. I was hoping this will be a 40 episodes drama. I wonder what scene they are cutting. The female is a badass in the novel. Great banters from the ML -> FL. I hope they kept that in and the wittiness of the ML too. However it has been a while since I last read.
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I was really honestly looking forward to this drama because the novel was good.
Cai Zhao seemed really tamed in here. In the novel, she has a knack to piss people off, and it was really fun to see because she uses her wits and they cannot argue back.
I think the actor face looked too nice and cute, not menacing and twisted enough though. Because the ML is like that in the novel. Cheng Lei would of been perfect with his evil ass stares ಠ_ಠ. Hahah.
Also Bao Shang En did played as Hua Rong. Maybe her agency only dedicate smart female type roles for her? haha.
ML is also devious and scheming.
The novel was quite good.
Also, Wang Chu Ran titled little Liu Yi Fei is totally deserved. Her in that white dress is so strikingly similar to Liu Yi Fei when she played Xiao Long Nu. Crazy!
1) There is harem in the novel, however it's not to the point where he slept with everyone. I think the only person he slept with was Hong Shu and Jiang Ni. Since the novel is about 900 chapters long, all the characters had backgrounds. The female characters aren't just "all-over" XFN because it's a harem, they're actually strong on their own.
2) XFN really loved Hong Shu. She has a special identity that Xiao Xu knows, XFN found out later. I think she sacrificed herself for him. He found out she has a child very later on, she didn't tell him because she didn't want to worry him.
3) Xu Xiao was the general who helped the current King claimed this kingdom and therefore in the drama you see the King doesn't care what Xu Xiao do. They're that close. When he raided the palace, he killed all the females because he didn't want the army to violate them. He rescued Jiang Ni because she's was a child princess. That's why he paid no mind when she wanted to kill XFN, he knows she is just throwing a tantrum. However, XFN elder sister doesn't really like her. Her threat to Jiang Ni was real. If she touches XFN, she will die lol. Also, I don't think he was the one directly killing her parents, but he was a general so he's guilty by association.
4) XFN doesn't end up in seclusions, he took over for his father. He's really strong later on. Like really really strong.
If anyone has read this novel currently and wanted to correct some points, please feel free. It has been a while for me lol.
Ohsnap, Hu Yi Xuan is also in here!
I was happy that the novel had a drama, but after watching it for a few episodes- I realized that the only thing similar is probably the title, character names, and some events. Otherwise, the writer just freestyled the drama. Which is a shame tbh.
Great coming of age story.
Still fun to watch if you want some crime/mystery show.
Since they're hinting at season2, I am seated!
Season1 gets solved, so we're not in a cliff hanger FYI.
Feng Suige and Murong Yao were born into the wrong family. If their father were switched, they would of been an unstoppable duo for the kingdom.
Li Qin is so damn attractive when she's a badass character.
The drama itself is an OK watch so far. I don't think the comedic tone is for me. I don't know if this make sense but I feel like the drama is trying to insert slight/aloof comedy within itself, rather than having it being natural?
Maybe because it's due to the funny editing sound that appear during scenes that sort of remind you "hey, here is the comedy part" lol.
Also, did they recruit people from the modeling agency or why is everybody so gorgeous lol. Reminds me of Fang of Fortune. In fact, I think the dungeon Ji Bozai used was from that drama too?
The more I look at Chen Ye Yuan, the more I could see him play as Zhang Ruoyun's younger brother lol.
It's a great drama for those that like strategies, schemings, plot twists (although for some it might be predictable). All in all, fun mind games. I enjoyed it!
So I recommend!
Also, it's a happy ending (:
I am glad they didn't censored it and really delivered that in this drama. It's honestly a heartbreaking case and unfortunate. But as for dramatization goes, it's exciting and thrilling. lol.
The novel and drama deals with coroner, hence the name, so you'll see many cases like this. For some it's boring because 'too many' or 'repetitive', but others would find it enjoyable trying to figure out the mastermind or how the FL deals with the case. Each for their own.
Although, I am not sold on the romance being delivered here. They just seems like co-workers.
Landi Li, one of the best actress of her generation no doubt.
Kanbe Misa is pretty with her hair cut short too.