Jeanette

So far, up til episode 12, the FL does not have fighting skills and seems to have some trauma when it comes to swords...there was a brief flashback of something that may have happened when she was a child. She's definitely strong-minded, but kind-hearted in the way she watches over the less fortunate. You may find her character crass and obnoxious, but it's done so comically ... She isn't as domineering and kick-ass as Bai Lu's character in "The Legends", but that swagger and smirk are there.

Did you watch "Legend of Fuyao"? The male lead could literally have walked off the set and onto this one. Style and mannerisms are similar (cold, tsundere w/the cliched aversion to women). In episodes 11 & 12, he does warm up a bit.

I'm still enjoying for entertainment purposes, but it is definitely more comedy now than action/romance/melodrama..

I'm sorry, your comment made me choke on water, lol! T_T

It's been so long, but I appreciate your time and explanation so much! Thank you :)

I was totally hoping for our FL to have fighting skills, but in a flash back it looked like she had some trauma as a child(?) and passes out at the thought of using a sword. Absolutely adore Bai Lu, but they made her character comically obnoxious here. I suspect we'll see things get more serious later into the drama.

While she hasn't shown fighting skills, I'm glad they didn't make her character completely weak and helpless.

My apologies, forgot to hit the spoiler button. I'm sorry it ruined "Goblin" for you. Hope you don't have to deal with such disappointment and hurt again in your life.

I seriously hope this one doesn't end like Goblin. I don't want one of them to die and wait for whoever to reincarnate.

Are you also watching "Love Is Sweet" w/Bai Lu and Luo Yunxi? If you're looking for chemistry, that one definitely has it. I also love the cast of Jiu Liu Overlord and waited what felt like a long time for it to air. It's definitely on the silly side and the male lead is the tsundere type w/an aversion to women in the beginning (common trope). Expecting it to get more serious further into the drama.

I need to buy more eye cream and ice packs for these swollen eyes..

I haven't watched that one yet, but will add it to the list :)

Only on episode 14 and I don't think I've ugly cried this much watching a drama in my life and I've watched many.

This drama ruined other dramas for me. I now keep looking for the damn chemistry between the leads and I'm not feeling it with most of what's currently airing.

I'm so weak. Totally cannot wait til all episodes are aired to marathon. Love the chemistry between our leads.

Really hoping to see them paired in another drama together and don't even care which genre... though they're both beautiful in historic attire.

He is absolutely one of the most talented, multilingual artists out there. Hope to see and hear him more in the future.

Have to agree that her character is poorly written, or rather the character's extreme desperation is unappealing. Her makeup and hair is also a tragedy, BUT, this is not a reflection of the actress who is actually really good in other roles she's been in.

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Thank you so much ^_^ Will watch raw and then rewatch w/subs. Appreciate your taking time to reply!

May I ask where you watched? It's only up to episode 18 on most sites and their online app doesn't have all episodes yet. Thank you so much :)

I'll be watching that one while waiting for subs and additional episodes to be released.

Not just you, lol.

I absolutely LOVE that the FL is level-headed and not a silly idiot. Also so happy that both females here are kind, intelligent and capable. XBM is a goofy, lovable character, too. Hope we get a happy ending for all of them.