Xu Yi

I forgot the names as I didn't watch them😅

It is an original script. Iqiyi's higest rating is S. Only big IP dramas can get that. Original script can't get S rating for investment.
Currently I don't have the source, I will share you if I find one.

It might be difficult because the production team isn't helping us promoting at all. But 9k is also good enough based on iqiyi algorithm. This year only 3 dramas could surpass 9k.

A low budget drama with A+ rating (investment) got their S+ rating today by Yunhe with a market share of 14.6%!
This is the true success of KTTPH!

Iqiyi's heat index is increasing every day little by little which shows the number of new watchers are increasing rapidly. KTTPH is following a positive trend.

Yesterday's heat index was 8610. Hope to break 9k soon 🙏🏻

KTTPH lovers can rest assured as the drama is receiving enough love in china despite the low promotion.

https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5321345190595559

He got 7 days for voice acting. But he got sick, his vocal condition got worse, so he couldn't continue.

You are criticizing this from the scratch. Hmh was unwell and couldn't continue the voice acting that he started.
It's not like those actors who can't use voice acting in their historical dramas because their pronunciation is wrong.

Girl/Boy, why are defending Aimi when your mouth is the problem? Your parents didn't teach you how to speak to strangers. With that mouth of yours, you are the same species as that director.
Ask your parents to teach you basic manners first. Then you might get genuine attention. Don't embarrass your parents.

There's no reasoning. We didn't like his words and called him out on weibo. What step did you take which will help her rn?
And mind your language while talking with strangers.

What the director said is absolutely wrong. But he said the same words to Zhang Linghe and Zhao Jinmai on their drama. That's how his brain works. He is from Hong Kong and everyone was saying he looked drunk/senile who can't think properly. He was hospitalized before. No one is supporting what he said.

And watch the promotion thinking them of cute siblings. Because they are good siblings irl. Don't make their relationship strange. You can watch the bts to check if Aimi was comfortable or not.
As long as they signed the drama they have to act certain scenes taken directly from drama for promotion. Aside from the scripted scenes, their interactions was sibling coded which was cute. If you are blindfolded with hatred then you might not see that.

If you still can't digest it, create a weibo account and send a message to her company. HMH’s fandom already tagged the production team to stop using these kind of problematic remark.

You are named pedo by yourself for watching it.

Then why did you pretend to give your opinion as if you watched the drama?Where do you get all the info? You surely have enough time to look for information to put wrong allegations to this drama.
Give some effort to study what pedophile means. Sounds like an elementary school student. You also gave yourself a pedophile allegations for watching 8 episodes of this drama.

A viewer translated Xiao Wuyi's words:

XWY : "Do you like me? Since no, so who do you consider yourself to be to me? No one in the household cares about this. What does this have to do with you? Do you really want to spend your whole life at the Jing'an Prince's Mansion? Then I can grant your wish."

Translation: "I love you! You are my wife! You're the only one in the whole mansion who truly understands me and cares for me! Stay! I want to be with you forever!"

1. In the livestream it was revealed that Aimi participated in an audition to get the role. So it's her choice.

2. You haven't watched it, right? None of the viewers who watched the show complained about getting exhausted sitting and watching it through. Why? Because the script is that amazing which didn't allow a single boring moment.

Non-watchers would never understand this masterpiece.

https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5320641303286458

DataWin's evaluation of Hou Minghao and "KEY TO THE PHOENIX HEART":


The historical drama #KeyToThePhoenixHeart#, starring #HouMinghao#, is currently airing on iQiyi. Despite skipping the usual pre-release promotion and hype period, the drama has achieved a surge in popularity thanks to positive word-of-mouth, quickly surpassing 8500 in popularity on the platform and reaching a peak of over 2 in the Datawin popularity index. Simultaneously, the character #XiaoWuyi#, played by Hou Minghao , has surpassed 200 million views on the platform, with the Datawin character's average contribution remaining consistently high at 46%, demonstrating Hou Minghao's solid market foundation and ability to carry a drama in the new generation of historical drama actors.

Xiao Wuyi is a young general with contrasting personalities and depth—outwardly, he is a decisive and unrestrained prince in the eyes of the world, burdened by the injustice done to military equipment and the deaths of 30,000 soldiers; inwardly, he reveals a gentle and forbearing side, a supportive and understanding older man who respects the female lead's true feelings and always provides her with understanding and support.

Notably, he performed all his action scenes himself, including real fire scenes, filming with a two-meter-long fire sword, and high-difficulty scenes such as blindfolded horseback archery with red silk, all shot on location. His clean and crisp martial arts style effectively supported the character's "ceiling of combat power," and related clips sparked widespread discussion on social media.

On the emotional level, Hou Minghao's portrayal of Xiao Wuyi's "older man charm" is also a key memorable aspect of the drama. This "older man" aspect is not merely about age maturity, but also about a sense of absolute support in both mindset and action—he has the ability to control the situation, yet never acts like a controller; he gives the female lead unconditional respect and freedom, rather than a top-down projection of protectiveness. Xiao Wuyi's gentleness lies in his "knowing when to advance and retreat, and understanding restraint." His tolerance carries a clear sense of boundaries—he doesn't overstep boundaries or make choices for the other person, yet he always becomes the most reliable support in crucial moments.

Viewers see more than just the tension of love in Xiao Wuyi; they also experience a sense of security and comfort stemming from his mature personality. This is a key reason why the character quickly broke through to a wider audience. In the fiercely competitive summer season of 2026, Xiao Wuyi embodies both national and personal narratives, and seamlessly blends political intrigue with pure gentleness.

Hou Minghao's superb acting has made Xiao Wuyi one of the most memorable historical drama characters of the summer. How Hou Minghao will further unleash the multifaceted charm of Xiao Wuyi as the story unfolds remains to be seen.

Hou Minghao debuted as a singer on 2014. Later he started acting from 2017.

Hou Minghao did the voice acting for a few days before his health deteriorated. Probably they mixed both voices and the VA tried to use HMH's tone during dubbing.

He said on ep3 that what he wants is peace not the throne.

He has no free will - He might meant his own lifespan. I would agree with you if his health was okay. If he wanted throne he could get it. I don't see that ambition. Others want him to take it but he only wants to protect and reform his country.

Unfortunately yeah. But it's worth it getting one.

He has the power but doesn't have the will to get the throne for himself. He is fighting for his country, trying to reform it. That’s what I think. I think they will focus on his patriotic side rather than making him go for the throne.