Started for the Second Couple, Stayed… Briefly
The Human Realm’s queen gives birth to twin daughters with vastly different reputations. The elder sister, Qing Kui, is gentle, virtuous, and admired by all, making her the ideal bride for the Heavenly Prince. In contrast, the clever and sharp-tongued Ye Tan is misunderstood and ostracized, destined instead for the Demon Prince. When an unexpected mix-up sends each sister to the wrong groom, fate takes a dramatic turn. What follows are two unlikely yet captivating love stories, set against a growing conspiracy that threatens to disrupt all four realms.
This is my first xianxia drama that I decided to watch on a whim. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t for me. I wasn’t particularly drawn to the plot; instead, I started watching after seeing a clip of the second couple and finding their bad boy–good girl trope interesting. Despite my anticipation, the heavy CGI felt too unreal and came across as cringe, especially when paired with the over-the-top comedy, which I found exhausting. On top of that, Xuan Shang’s death-and-resurrection storyline was something I especially dreaded.
The second couple stood out more to me than the main couple, but I eventually grew annoyed with Chao Feng’s constant mischief and Qing Kui’s naivety. The main couple didn’t capture my interest either, and I found myself exhausted by Ye Tan’s antics as well.
Even after taking a break and giving this drama another try, I was still unable to find it interesting. I ultimately decided to drop it after 16 episodes, as it simply wasn’t my cup of tea.
This is my first xianxia drama that I decided to watch on a whim. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t for me. I wasn’t particularly drawn to the plot; instead, I started watching after seeing a clip of the second couple and finding their bad boy–good girl trope interesting. Despite my anticipation, the heavy CGI felt too unreal and came across as cringe, especially when paired with the over-the-top comedy, which I found exhausting. On top of that, Xuan Shang’s death-and-resurrection storyline was something I especially dreaded.
The second couple stood out more to me than the main couple, but I eventually grew annoyed with Chao Feng’s constant mischief and Qing Kui’s naivety. The main couple didn’t capture my interest either, and I found myself exhausted by Ye Tan’s antics as well.
Even after taking a break and giving this drama another try, I was still unable to find it interesting. I ultimately decided to drop it after 16 episodes, as it simply wasn’t my cup of tea.
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