I only read a few small parts in the novel and wish I didn’t because it was enough for me to be underwhelmed…
I refrain from reading original Chinese novels/materials before watching their drama adaptations because it totally ruined my viewing experience once on a supposedly very good drama. It took all the excitement out from the show because you already know what's going to happen next. If the show deviates from the original storyline, you're also disappointed. So, it's double whammy. I would only read afterward if the show is sooooo good I just need more of it in any other form I can get. =)
I'm beginning to suspect if a lot of scenes were cut to pass Chinese censorship. This is probably the best explanation why there are so many fill-in scenes of the Di Cheng En and so many backstories/histories aren't explained. I haven't read the novel, but from reading some comments here, DZY and HY are supposed to be equally intelligent, and DZY herself could also be very ruthless, and possibly the prince as well. We don't see much of that presented in the drama which leads me to believe scenes showing these traits were clipped because the Chinese gov't probably doesn't want viewers and fans to idolize a hero/protagonist with negative traits.
I guess it's a good thing I didn't read the novel beforehand; otherwise, I would be doubly disappointed with such a butchered-up watered-down drama version.
WHAT THE HECK IS THIS NEW SYNOPSIS 😭😭😲😲. LIKE ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!THE FORMER WAS WAYYYYYY BETTER.
Reading the last sentence is giving me a brain hemorrhage.🤪 "The thoughtless man puts all his energy into....his little boy will be... happy and healthy..." 😁
I'm sooo excited this airs tomorrow!!! My faves Cheng Yi and Joseph Zeng are both leads! I don't think there'll be a lot of blood spitting scenes in this one compares to Cheng Yi's other dramas.🤪
This director also does excellent works. Hope the three Holy Trinity are in place...that is, the scriptwriter delivers, too!
At this point, I think the drama should change the title to "The Legend of Cheng En" and update the summary to "a story about an orphan living the life as another woman's identity and trying to achieve her goal of becoming the Crown Princess while overcoming multiple obstacles, including the Dowager Empress."
Why did Anle react the way she did during her sword dance?! Why go after Di Cheng En? If you know and respond,…
It's part of Ren Anle's subterfuge. During a conversation with LMX, he mentioned if Ren An Le is too obvious in helping Di Cheng En become the Crown Princess, it might give away Ren An Le's real identity since both ladies are supposed to vie for the Crown Princess position . Because of this, Ren An Le said she will act openly as if she also wants to be the Crown Princess. However, during this event, I think Ren An Le realizes that she might actually be jealous because the prince treats Di Cheng En so nice.
Yeah… it feels like the emperor is scared with the dowager? Don’t tell me that the dowager is behind of Di…
I bet she did. Why else she’s giving the fake Di Zi Yuan a hard time when she’s supposedly helpless right now. Because DZY is the descendant of the woman her ex loved.
LMX is so hard to read. What is his ultimate goal? Is it just to assist Ren Anle with her revenge and to win her love? Or...is there more? What do you think?
It seems like the Dowager is the main villain in the show. No wonder even the Emperor acted awkward and wary in her presence. Anning is also distancing from the Dowager. She's the true meaning of Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
He was a bastard child out of wedlock, so his grandfather hid his existence within the four walls of their home. As for why he mistaken his father’s identity, this was never revealed in the drama. We can only speculate that his mom may have told him something different to maybe protect his real father's identity. We will never know for sure.
I guess it's a good thing I didn't read the novel beforehand; otherwise, I would be doubly disappointed with such a butchered-up watered-down drama version.
This director also does excellent works. Hope the three Holy Trinity are in place...that is, the scriptwriter delivers, too!
FL played by Sophie Zhang.