sansoleil83

show is on my to watch list so look forward to it

Makes both characters seem so human and quite raw...not something we often see in an historical/costume c-drama.

Beautiful acting by both LXY and WJY. I like that the scene in the cave isn’t angst filled and melodramatic. After all they have both lived through it for 10 years - ie, 10 years already of anguish and tears. I think it is realistic that MJH says he is not so sure he would make the same decision again if confronted with the same situation. Shows he is very aware of the human condition. LXY doesn’t have to cry a fountain of tears for us to feel MJH's angst and deep pain. It’s all in the body language and eyes.

Hard to say what is a good career trajectory or when an actor's prime period is. But I know what you mean. In C-ent the actors tend to be younger on average and their prime period younger than the actors in J-dramas and K-dramas. An actor could be ML in a few mediocre roles during their early-late 20's and become forgotten or have ML roles later in their careers with better acting experience and more memorable roles. Personally think C-ent lost some great opportunities with LXY but hopefully all this is being made up for now. He is one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

Can't remember the last time I enjoyed a fight choreography this much in a drama. Great use of props/weapons and hand to hand combats.

Just an observation on my part - no facts behind it. Indeed it is great to see LXY being put to good use now.

LXY is not the average handsome actor. He is gorgeous, always has been. And has amazing acting chops. However, he has an edgier look than his post-90’s peers. It is a look and talent that c-ent doesn’t quite know what to do with…until now. if he was in k-dramas he would have been creaming it a long time ago with his unique attractiveness.

Think it is 8750* now

Considering they are still giving this relationship some screen time I too hope it is going down the route of father figure…please no romance.

Not a subplot we want to see TBH - daddy emperor showing her kindness in the early episode is enough to establish this interaction/relationship. It's probably the most historically accurate element in this drama LOL - old emperor/infantile concubine - but still don't want to see it played out. Eeek

The powder residue that MJH found was the clue - magical indeed 🤣

Dang MJH had to stage all that with Mei Lin just so Luo Mei can give it up...though I think he enjoyed every minute of it lol

MJH’s past trauma goes way beyond just being misunderstood and ostracized for 10 years - we get to see and come to understand the physical, psychological and emotional pain he went through. Very poignant.

This here is more than likely very realistic of ancient China - emperors with their numerous concubines.

Will definitely visit discussion - episodes 1-4 are beautiful. Might have to watch them again when it goes on viki as the subtitles are so much better there. On Youku the subtitles are kind of like they’re done by AI and move too fast.

YQ sounds promising and then goes back to his annoying ways.

Maybe we have misunderstood YQ, he's sounding more promising.

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So many LXY dramas to look forward to. I feel spoilt….keep them coming 😄

Except that it is not 😂 so begins the obsession.