It depends on how you look at the drama. By him dying XFF is free to be her true self. She can now marry XH with…
I don't count that as redemption for him, more like she was set free due to his inability to truly recognized his wrong doing. Even in the last moment he still tried to kill her and Xiao Heng at that ChangAn gate with the Longwu army. He had again and again did tried to help XFF, not exposing her, helped her from Wanning, but he couldn't keep that up and begins to fall further and further, most likely due to jealousy of Xiao Heng and the delusion that XFF still loved him.
I wanted him to redeem by faking alliance with the Prince Cheng and somehow uses the Longwu army to turn the tides and in return sacrificing himself. But I think that would be too ideal, too cliche. That's why I am not a drama writer I guess :D.
Wu Jin Yan can really act as if her life depends on it. Such an impressive actress. Also currently following her Kill Me Love Me drama. Li Meng as Wanning, first time seeing her project, impressed.
Liang Yong Qi played a despicable character that I really wanted a redemption arc from. But alas it did not happen. Great actor.
A mature (writing) show with character growth. Drama like these aren't my cup of tea because Im more into wuxia: you fly here, you fly there, find martial art manuals kind of drama lol. However, I am glad I gave this a chance because it deserved the rating.
Don't think of this as a romance, revenge, or scheming type of drama, but think of it as a slice of life that is set in older days China with servants, masters, rulers and subjects, etc. The Hua's family went through tribulations and each members had character growth. Knowing their short coming, their greed, having family disputes, hierarchy's, betrayal and much more. No true villain or deep scheming, but really just everyone tries to live the best life that they possibly can with what they have.
I thought the supporting cast were all fantastic. They did what they could with the material and made it an amazing show. Lu Yu Xiao, first saw her in My Journey to You, thought she was amazing. She nailed this role too. First time seeing Zhang Jing Yi project, great actress, she's also very very pretty. The male lead, I am not sure but maybe they miscast the role as I don't see a general who went through countless battles in the North to keep the borders clean, or a ruthless Commander. as he looks naive, a kind face or harsher way to put it -a blank face-, it was not convincing.
The show is different from what I am used to, maybe that's why I liked it. I think everyone definitely should give this a try.
This is an amazing background synopsis for characters in JOL as well as drama recap. Thank you for bringing attention to the drama without providing too much spoilers (to the character)~
If you hadn't done so, check the drama out! It's simply amazing, top 5 for me.
An extremely fast paced LOCH. Only 30 episodes to depict the whole novel. At the end of episode 30, I am assuming they are setting up for ROCH for season 2. This series felt like a summarization of main events from the novel.
However, reading the comments made me think that season2 most likely won't come due to how bad the ratings are. I am not sure why they had to rush LOCH, they could of done a remake like every other editions.
I thought Bao Shang En did great as Huang Rong. Reminds me of Ariel Lin, she also did good. Everytime this series get a remake, it never failed me to see how well they casted Guo Jing, because his stupidity, naive, and non-common sense is out of this world. Thank the novel lord that he had Huang Rong.
Meng Zi Yi was Mu Nianci in 2017, but she's Mei Chao Feng here. Haha, I knew I recognized her somewhere!
The Censor Lai flogging has affected me the most in this season. The vegetable Jin part was sad before but this…
Keep in mind the other reason why the Emperor does it that way; he wanted to isolate Fan Xian from any other ally/support there is in Court. So in turn Fan Xian can and will only have the Emperor to obey/rely on. That was one of the Emperor's plan. Because now the entire Imperial Censorate hate Fan Xian.
Fan Xian will be taking care of the Palace Treasury and he is already the Chief of Overwatch Council, that's too much leverage and power for a young official. Emperor needs to keep it clean. He can't let another Minister Lin appear.
Lin Waner is daughter of the Eldest Princess and Prime Minister??? Eldest princess the current emperor's sister?…
Haha. I think you're thinking of the actress and actor's real age/make up. Remember, they are only playing a character and so in the novel, their age is similar.
Her beef is that she has been wanting to kill FX as soon as she know who he is. She thinks the Palace Treasury belongs to her only, and don't want anyone else to take it. Take this back all the way when FX was a little kid in Dangzhou with his grandmother. Emperor tolerates her because that is his sister, but she kept crossing the line. With the scandal broke out in the Palace and couple with other things, the Emperor felt dissatisfied with her and moved her out of the Capital. I think she also violates something, but I forgot what it was.
For those who have finished this season, can I ask what are your personal highs this season?
We get to see FX really discovers that IF he wants a carefree live, he cannot just idle around and think "Well...if I just move out of here, then there's nothing to worry about". Wrong. The Fan family in Jingdu is famous, the Overwatch is famous, the Treasury has his name written on it. His loved ones are in Jingdu, he needs to protect them. He needs power and support. If he said he don't want it, would anyone believe him? No.
He's still in the process of trying to change the hierarchy in a way that commoners and people less fortunate than him gets a chance at justice, or even to live. It's the same as what YQM wished and so that was carved on the stone in front of the Overwatch Council. FX is trying to continue this tradition, and in doing so, he will no doubt headbutt with the Emperor. This is important for Season3. Additionally, he has to navigate in all directions and gather as many allies as he can. We see him offending all officials and trying to cement his footing in the court. He needs that credibility that "Im not here to just mess around". All of these are all important because that is how he gather military might, allies, and wage war with the Emperor in Season3.
It can be boring for some, and that is OK. It is alot more political than Season1. I wouldn't watch Season2 in the mindset that it is a stand alone. Im watching it in connection to Season1. Thinking about why some events like these are happening. Thinking of the underlying effect of said event. The scheme runs deep.
Spoiler:
FX did all of these in order to have a carefree live in the end. The Qing Kingdom had a bounty on FX head, and the new Emperor had to visit him personally to tell him that, and his reply was "They know who I am, and they know who the Treasury belongs to. If they want my things, tell them come and get it". And the Emperor would just awkwardly scratch his head and said " ahah...Yes sir...".
Lin Waner is daughter of the Eldest Princess and Prime Minister??? Eldest princess the current emperor's sister?…
1) Yes. 2) Yes. 3) Her taboo sidebae as I call it lol. Crown Prince had a fling with his auntie. In Season1 Fan Xian had the help of Overwatch Council to spread some malicious Palace rumors, the taboo subject within the Eldest Princess's palace. Said subject being 'she has a boy toy'.
So essentially Fan Xian married his cousin. And that's also the reason why all the Prince loved her (as a sister) and all court ladies adored her.
It really is a shame Fan Xian never reaches grandmaster level in the novel... Only the peak of 9th Rank Martial…
I think it made sense. Because he wasn't aiming for that anyhow. He just wanted to live carefree and happily with his loved ones. He ended the Qing's Emperor, I don't think any nation wanted to be the second, haha. He's pretty much the most powerful person at the end of the novel.
The amount of times anyone has come here to watch the trailer, would be the same amount of episodes and runtime as the entire show. That's how long it has been...Q_Q
A pity that it is only 36 episodes and they seemed to combined some materials of the novel. However, it was still a good 36 episodes of a drama. (:
I hope they keep the darker tone for Season3, because that is where alot of killing and actions should take place!
Season 1 introduces us to Fan Xian Season 2 show us to how Fan Xian consolidate this power and gaining allies Season 3 should be Fan Xian using all of that to his advantage
Reminds me of younger days. Ah.. it's great to be youthful.. ;-;.
Highly Recommend.
I wanted him to redeem by faking alliance with the Prince Cheng and somehow uses the Longwu army to turn the tides and in return sacrificing himself. But I think that would be too ideal, too cliche. That's why I am not a drama writer I guess :D.
We all do not know when S3 will come, so I guess lets be insane together? @_@
Liang Yong Qi played a despicable character that I really wanted a redemption arc from. But alas it did not happen. Great actor.
Don't think of this as a romance, revenge, or scheming type of drama, but think of it as a slice of life that is set in older days China with servants, masters, rulers and subjects, etc. The Hua's family went through tribulations and each members had character growth. Knowing their short coming, their greed, having family disputes, hierarchy's, betrayal and much more. No true villain or deep scheming, but really just everyone tries to live the best life that they possibly can with what they have.
I thought the supporting cast were all fantastic. They did what they could with the material and made it an amazing show. Lu Yu Xiao, first saw her in My Journey to You, thought she was amazing. She nailed this role too. First time seeing Zhang Jing Yi project, great actress, she's also very very pretty. The male lead, I am not sure but maybe they miscast the role as I don't see a general who went through countless battles in the North to keep the borders clean, or a ruthless Commander. as he looks naive, a kind face or harsher way to put it -a blank face-, it was not convincing.
The show is different from what I am used to, maybe that's why I liked it. I think everyone definitely should give this a try.
If you hadn't done so, check the drama out! It's simply amazing, top 5 for me.
However, reading the comments made me think that season2 most likely won't come due to how bad the ratings are. I am not sure why they had to rush LOCH, they could of done a remake like every other editions.
I thought Bao Shang En did great as Huang Rong. Reminds me of Ariel Lin, she also did good. Everytime this series get a remake, it never failed me to see how well they casted Guo Jing, because his stupidity, naive, and non-common sense is out of this world. Thank the novel lord that he had Huang Rong.
Meng Zi Yi was Mu Nianci in 2017, but she's Mei Chao Feng here. Haha, I knew I recognized her somewhere!
Fan Xian will be taking care of the Palace Treasury and he is already the Chief of Overwatch Council, that's too much leverage and power for a young official. Emperor needs to keep it clean. He can't let another Minister Lin appear.
Her beef is that she has been wanting to kill FX as soon as she know who he is. She thinks the Palace Treasury belongs to her only, and don't want anyone else to take it. Take this back all the way when FX was a little kid in Dangzhou with his grandmother. Emperor tolerates her because that is his sister, but she kept crossing the line. With the scandal broke out in the Palace and couple with other things, the Emperor felt dissatisfied with her and moved her out of the Capital. I think she also violates something, but I forgot what it was.
He's still in the process of trying to change the hierarchy in a way that commoners and people less fortunate than him gets a chance at justice, or even to live. It's the same as what YQM wished and so that was carved on the stone in front of the Overwatch Council. FX is trying to continue this tradition, and in doing so, he will no doubt headbutt with the Emperor. This is important for Season3. Additionally, he has to navigate in all directions and gather as many allies as he can. We see him offending all officials and trying to cement his footing in the court. He needs that credibility that "Im not here to just mess around". All of these are all important because that is how he gather military might, allies, and wage war with the Emperor in Season3.
It can be boring for some, and that is OK. It is alot more political than Season1. I wouldn't watch Season2 in the mindset that it is a stand alone. Im watching it in connection to Season1. Thinking about why some events like these are happening. Thinking of the underlying effect of said event. The scheme runs deep.
Spoiler:
FX did all of these in order to have a carefree live in the end. The Qing Kingdom had a bounty on FX head, and the new Emperor had to visit him personally to tell him that, and his reply was "They know who I am, and they know who the Treasury belongs to. If they want my things, tell them come and get it". And the Emperor would just awkwardly scratch his head and said " ahah...Yes sir...".
So essentially Fan Xian married his cousin. And that's also the reason why all the Prince loved her (as a sister) and all court ladies adored her.
Daddy gotta put food on the table somehow >.>
I hope they keep the darker tone for Season3, because that is where alot of killing and actions should take place!
Season 1 introduces us to Fan Xian
Season 2 show us to how Fan Xian consolidate this power and gaining allies
Season 3 should be Fan Xian using all of that to his advantage