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This story has potential. It's just poorly executed. I think the production should be 40 eps to properly build up the story correctly. The way it is, things seem to be abrupt, just a comic movie. Some people call it low budget so I have to agree. That's how it feels for me. I wish they can remake it with more budget. Sometimes I feel like I was watching one of those mini-series- lots of sensational details.

I agree. This story has been good so far. However, the execution of the flashbacks and the director who has been executing this has been terrible. Oh well, I still give it a high rating because it's entertaining, although some plots make no sense. Like this wimpy burning of the maps to make the emperor protect him.

Maybe she's still alive.

I think it's a trick that they pulled to fool the dad to confess.

Fu Yun Xi is also adopted son of pei dafu?

Rewatching this now! It's so good. For me, this showcases ZLS's acting capability. And the director is amazing too.

I read the news that they changed the script when she arrived to film. She was not happy about this.

ep 12 was unnecessary/nonsensical drama. But hey, let them add some fillers as the actor/actress really deserve some more screen time together! :-) I'll watch 13 for their kids' story too!

I am still giving a 10 despite all the loopholes and incredible scenarios. It's like comic story but it's entertaining.

Pretty good story. Is it realistic? Heck no but I don't need realistic stories. Just something entertaining. The acting is convincing. The couple has chemistry.

No, it's definitely the edit. The transition from his treating her so cruelly to love story is very short/abrupt/unbelievable. Also, the love story didn't develop at all.
She looks fine.

There is no chemistry between them in this drama. It was a let down for me. This is due to the story, the editing, and the director.

No need to take Yang Mi and ZLS down to praise Zhao Liying. Each has her own strength. Although I don't like this drama, I think the issue is the script and director. Douban is a rating that fits a specific taste, which is too serious for me.
ZLS was able to lead a story successfully: it's called Hidden Love. Right now she's trying to break through the adult serious category. It might not work for her. That's all. But maybe practice makes perfect. It's unfair to criticize on the first try. We will wait and see. If you don't enjoy ZLS's drama, then please don't watch.

I am going to block you so I don't have read comments from you any more.

oh no! Maybe after getting arrested? redemption?

It gets complicated. The story hasn't been boring so far. And I normally don't like this type of story.

Not yet ... maybe.

In ep 14, he already called her (the VP) "wife" ... I suspect in the end he will have all the women against him!

Yes, this is ok. The acting by FSF is good. I treat it like a suspenseful drama without violence. The misunderstanding and trust issues are on the table here.

I usually don't like these but this one has good acting and suspense.

He cheated. There's no redemption. I am thinking that he will end up with the mistress at the end.

It's 2024 and this is still the best Chinese drama I've seen: acting, directing, writing, production. Everything is so much better than other dramas.