ChineseDramaFan

Yes, this is a wonderful drama, but spoiled by the horrible editing. The two main leads were just amazing. Very entertaining drama.

I'm totally in love with Li Chen Lan. Imagine you have someone who is so powerful but always protect you in the dark, grants you every wish you want, and tells you, "If you fight, I'm your sword; if you retreat, I'm your shield". For me, this is enough to last me a lifetime.

Yes, yes, yes. I love Jiang Wu too. Though he was cruel, he was one million times better than the self-righteous 2-faced golden saint.

Watch this version:
http://www.zjnkzy.com/play/32917/0/18.html

Maybe it's better, but I don't know if you can receive it in your country.

Yep! From bad to worse. You'd pull out your hair in the last few episodes. Try to wear something on your head just in case (you pull out all your hair XD). One of the viewers here (MDL) explained that the poor editing was due to the team trying to rush out the episodes before historical dramas were supposedly to be banned around the airing time.

I was totally confused by episode 19, until I found a better version. The final 2 episode were total disasters. You'll see Zhao Yau and Chen Lan popping in and out here and there with no consistencies and incoherently. It's really frustrating.

What episode are you up to now? Li Chen Lan melts my heart, in everything that he did and spoke. My only complaint is how bad the editing team did to this, could have been, wonderful drama. The last few episodes are un-watchable. Tell me what you think when you done watching them.

She kind of went lame towards the end. Wish she had been badassed all the way.

I tried to rewatch but to no avail. Still couldn't understand what it was all about with the same questions as yours. Damn confusing and frustrating. Such a shame they messed up what could have been a good drama.

Absolutely agree with you! The editing is one of the most messed-up ones. I had to hold my breath to watch the last few episodes and used a lot of self-control not to pull out my hair. It doesn't deserve the current 8.7 rating. Having said that, the story and acting are pretty good. The romance is awesome too!

No, you don't have to watch Because of You because they are totally unrelated. Just watch this one. I didn't like Because of You that much. Don't get me wrong - Deng Lun was good in it, but the antagonist was really annoying, and there are some illogical reasoning. For Nice to Meet You, everything is pretty good, except the FL (I didn't like her), but the ML Zhang Ming En is a darling.

Aah... that explains it. No wonder the last few episodes were so incoherent. Wish the editing team had been more professional.

Yes, very happy!

oh yes! The wedding gown is beautiful! You'll love Yu Zhi, the main male character the most though he has his flaws. He is adorable! But you may have to bear with the female lead. She's a pain.

If you're down after watching this drama, watch this video to cheer you up:
https://youtu.be/xl1yq7mmD5w
No English sub though.

When the drama was airing, no one knew what the ending was like. Everyone was speculating: Was it going to follow the novel, hence a tragedy? Was it going to change to a more palatable ending? Was the whole thing just a dream? No one knew and we were all anxious. I love the ending though. It concluded everybody nicely. The only thing is, the aftermath of this drama - my mind is still on it after almost 1 month completing it.

Agree. They tried to put in a lot of suspense and build it up to --- poof! -- nothing!

I checked your list and you have watched so many dramas from so many countries. You're really a pro. I didn't see Destiny's Love and Nice to Meet You on your list. These are not top notch dramas, but I love the actor, Zhang Ming En, who acted in both, and did a pretty decent job. I love his characters in both.

The most beautiful music of all time!

hahaha, he's not going to like it.

I know, but he's such a baby. Don't slap him, please ... or just a light one XD.