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We're in the same boat. I love this drama, despite how some others hate our Bo Wang. For me, he's my hero :)

If death is a relief, then, happy.

@Lilly1008 & @PeachBlossomGoddess, You two are eye openers :)

True, but many Xiao Zhan's fans feel Ji Chong is a better character than Bo Wang. They claim Ji Chong treats his lady like a princess whereas Bo Wang is nasty. Many want Ji Chong to end up with Ma Zhaixing.

I do agree with you, but you're going to see fire crackers from Xiao Zhan's fans XD

Happy - they're both together. Sad - they're both dead.

You dream bubble pricker! I was fantasizing my hunk, now you're telling me he looks like a neckless barrel, !@#$%^^$^ XD XD XD

Love all your descriptions, in particular point #3. Contrary to you, I love that neckless Bo Wang look because he reminds me of the alpha male wolf (normally with huge furry shoulders and joint neck). Remember how Beast looks in Beauty and The Beast? Ya, that, hunky look XD XD. The costume designers also add fur-like materials to his black garments making him look ferocious. His other black garments shimmer making him look not unlike a wolf with a wet fur coat. So ya, I think the neckless look is deliberate.

Hahaha!

One of the OSTs conveys these painful feelings Bo Wang has with everything he is doing to her. The tune is so beautiful and sad.

Like you, I normally hate it when a protagonist being mean to a beloved in the name of "for-your-own-good". But in this case, I feel Bo Wang (Prince of Bo) has very valid reasons. Most of all, he's remorseful. He knows once she finds out he's involved in the killings, she would be devastated and would want revenge. He doesn't allow himself to fall in love with her, and doesn't want her to love him either. He's preparing for a eventual split-up that he knows will come sooner or later. He's hoping by then, she is strong enough and has the courage to take revenge (if she hasn't fallen too deep in love with him). So he figures, his hurting is his way of training her to be strong. Though hurting inside himself, he has to push her away, expectedly, into the arms of another man. I love this pull-and-push romance here which I normally not so fond of. But their chemistry is so great that such romance is so beautiful and hurting in my heart.

Have you started watching? The English subs for some episodes are out. This drama is so good and Darren Wang is amazing!

Try to understand the Bo Wang character better before you decide to hate him. Do not listen to his words and watch his actions superficially. There's a reason for everything he does and it's not for himself.

Start binging now XD

I've always assumed that wolf boy is just like one of those Tarzan characters. Never had I imagined the Emperor and princes are based on real life historical figures. This is such an riveting discovery for me and gives me a totally different feeling for the Bo Wang character because he was real (though not as depicted in the drama).

Yeah, I just learned of this when I become interested in Wang Dalu and search his information.

This is one of those dramas that re-watching is better than watching the first time because one would pick up more of the nuances that one has missed in the first viewing. I love the Bo Wang character in my first viewing. Now it is more than just love: I think of him while I sleep, while I eat, while I work, while I watch other dramas. Wang Dalu makes it even more irresistible; he's one of the few actors that looks so manly with his tan skin, strong muscles and those sexy lips.

OMG! Bo Wang is real!

Break your heart sad.

Wow! You're amazing! I didn't know that this Emperor is inspired by a real one. How did you manage to dig up this history? Love it!