Grandpa Qiao basically went back on his words. This is a betrayal that cost the Wei Family men. Grandpa Qiao was…
Qiao family did what was right for the advantage of their family. They were not greedy governors that abuse power...but when it comes down to choosing sides or sacrificing for the sake of political power, they folded.
This has a very good start but I'm trying to understand the political decisions from 14 years ago that led to…
Grandpa Qiao basically went back on his words. This is a betrayal that cost the Wei Family men. Grandpa Qiao was tied in a political net and can't carried out what was agreed on, but he also did not send any news of the change to alert the Wei Family.
In the novel, the Qiao family just withdrew their alliance and stay quiet. Due to this, the Wei Men and army (Father and Oldest Son) died in battle. The Qiao family was not the direct cause of the Wei Family demised, but they play a part in it (not notifying them in advance of the changes so they could change their battle tactic). Grandpa Qiao know that the Qiao Family will be doomed/hated if the Wei family raises in the future.
Due to their error in communication, Wei Shao didn't plot revenge on them right away. He went after the general who killed his father and brother. He ordered death by a thousand slice/knife in which his enemy was granted a torturous slow death.
The Qiao Family are in his plans to exact revenge eventually, not like death but more like ruin the Qiao Family. Wei Shao's mother hates the Qiao Family. However, Grandma Wei has a more forgiving (not forget) attitude. Grandma Wei is more concerned about Wei Shao being consumed by the thirst of revenge (killing/violence/death) that she chose to forgave the betrayal and chose the marriage alliance. She was hoping the marriage will help WS less hateful. The Qiao family are county/city governors, not army background. Their county are in danger of being conquered/takeover by other strong forces. Due to this, they have no choice but to plead alliance with the Wei Family and by doing so, have a wedding to bound the family together. The older Qiao Son (Big Qiao girl's father) is more shady/aim for profit. The younger Qiao Son (Small Qiao girl's father) is more righteous and with more army background. However, they do not have the manpower of a large army to fight off invaders.
Fingers crossed the drama could stick close to the novel's plot and storyline. This novel is one of my fav to read/listen to audio.
Based on the novel, how bad is the Second Lead Syndrome?
Well they did lol…the supporting cash is all squeezed together. I hope the screen writer will some sense into it…but not hoping for perfection novel to drama adaption.
if you read the character descriptions above, it doesn't follow the novel at all, what novel did you read?
Only the FL, ML And SML description are close to the novel. The other characters are a mash up of 2 characters from the novel. It’s obvious the drama will not be able to include everyone exactly …but still hope they follow the main plot and turning points in the novel.
xiao qiao is her nickname and im guessing its the same for wei shao?
FL nickname is Manman. Xiao Qiao is what the author/people refer the sisters in term of age/seniority or to differentiate them. Double Xiao Lady due to the pair being known for their beauty in their county. Qiao Man is her given name in the novel.
For the ML, Zhong Lin is probably his courtesy name, which is given to men in adulthood. Only his close relatives…
Wei Shuo (or is is Xiao) story/background is taken from three kingdoms inspiration. From being a general to a duke and taking the path to emperor. Zhe Yao is possibly my favorite book by date when it comes to storyline, content, characters and plot! The last 2 chapters were pretty funny when Wei Shuo's soul got trapped in that cat he loathes.
For the ML, Zhong Lin is probably his courtesy name, which is given to men in adulthood. Only his close relatives…
i read the chinese novel so the way it's address is more of the time period. Da Xiao's husband Bi Gi calls her Ah Fan only and even after when they got married, it's still Ah Fan. Some folks are given nicknames depending on their personality when they are young. Man man is what Xiao Qiao is known for due to her unreasoning personality with her family. The Qiao sisters (from inspiration) married the same man. Whereas in this novel, the author used it in a different way to set the story's direction....which is pretty good!
When Wei Shuo and Xiao Qiao are married, Wei Shuo only think of her as the Qiao girl. It was only when he likes her and wants to be close to her that he started calling her Manman. He asked her once, your nickname is Manman...how come you never bring it up. She responded with 'you never asked...'
It's considered rude to address people you don't know by their given formal name. So back then people address by their family last name follow by the word Gentleman/mister and for the girls Lady.
xiao qiao is her nickname and im guessing its the same for wei shao?
Wei Shao is his given name for formality. This is name is used for formal addressment only (like when he is granted an official post by the government). Zhong Ling is his less formal name that only close family, relatives or loved ones address/call. He is also address as Er Long (Second man/boy) by Yu Er Huang. That's her nickname for him.
For the ML, Zhong Lin is probably his courtesy name, which is given to men in adulthood. Only his close relatives…
Xiao and Da is a differentiation for the Xiao daughters. Their dads are brothers and in Chinese family, they are see as ‘tang’ siblings instead of cousins ( like western culture, all are cousins). So small and big Qiao is what they are known to the society/city at the time. Qiao Man is the given name. Nickname Man man is a word sound from her given name but is given to her due to her domineering/ personality. Double words like Man Man is more like a nickname. I do not recall the author wrote/give Qiao Fan a nickname. Nickname is only for family or someone dear to use. Their given name is for formality/identity.
I really tried to watch this and not compare it to the novel...but it was hard to watch. I dropped it after Ep 15. The plot is not interesting and the drama with the characters goes around in circle.
I don't know why this is even considered a novel adaption when nothing from this drama resonates w/ the novel. The only take from the novel is the character's name, but even so, some of the characters status/ID is changed. This is by far, the most disappointing 'adaption' drama from a novel. The casting and the style of the era is on point and that's where my 2.5 stars were given.
Besides character's names...the drama is nothing like the novel. For folks who read the novel, don't have too much expectation and the drama will be enjoyable.
the drama moves suuuuuuuuuper slow and there is some slight changes from novel to drama. however, the changes didn't shift too far from the main narrative. i am not a big fan of bai jinting but his acting/performance here is very captivating. he just draws you to his character.
the sang siblings are the perfect person you want to be in love with. both of them (in their own stories) are fiercely loyal, protective, selfless and unconditionally love their other half for better and worst.
In the novel, the Qiao family just withdrew their alliance and stay quiet. Due to this, the Wei Men and army (Father and Oldest Son) died in battle. The Qiao family was not the direct cause of the Wei Family demised, but they play a part in it (not notifying them in advance of the changes so they could change their battle tactic). Grandpa Qiao know that the Qiao Family will be doomed/hated if the Wei family raises in the future.
Due to their error in communication, Wei Shao didn't plot revenge on them right away. He went after the general who killed his father and brother. He ordered death by a thousand slice/knife in which his enemy was granted a torturous slow death.
The Qiao Family are in his plans to exact revenge eventually, not like death but more like ruin the Qiao Family. Wei Shao's mother hates the Qiao Family. However, Grandma Wei has a more forgiving (not forget) attitude. Grandma Wei is more concerned about Wei Shao being consumed by the thirst of revenge (killing/violence/death) that she chose to forgave the betrayal and chose the marriage alliance. She was hoping the marriage will help WS less hateful. The Qiao family are county/city governors, not army background. Their county are in danger of being conquered/takeover by other strong forces. Due to this, they have no choice but to plead alliance with the Wei Family and by doing so, have a wedding to bound the family together. The older Qiao Son (Big Qiao girl's father) is more shady/aim for profit. The younger Qiao Son (Small Qiao girl's father) is more righteous and with more army background. However, they do not have the manpower of a large army to fight off invaders.
Fingers crossed the drama could stick close to the novel's plot and storyline. This novel is one of my fav to read/listen to audio.
When Wei Shuo and Xiao Qiao are married, Wei Shuo only think of her as the Qiao girl. It was only when he likes her and wants to be close to her that he started calling her Manman. He asked her once, your nickname is Manman...how come you never bring it up. She responded with 'you never asked...'
It's considered rude to address people you don't know by their given formal name. So back then people address by their family last name follow by the word Gentleman/mister and for the girls Lady.
I don't know why this is even considered a novel adaption when nothing from this drama resonates w/ the novel. The only take from the novel is the character's name, but even so, some of the characters status/ID is changed. This is by far, the most disappointing 'adaption' drama from a novel. The casting and the style of the era is on point and that's where my 2.5 stars were given.
the sang siblings are the perfect person you want to be in love with. both of them (in their own stories) are fiercely loyal, protective, selfless and unconditionally love their other half for better and worst.