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Lmlyd?
And no, I'm not. I've only seen CQQ and TLB randomly.
But I do have a friend that is a fan of BL, BJT, LYX and ZLS so I'm a bit familiar with those 4.
LS is already fl status but accepted Leyan because she liked the character, only to end up getting hate. I might not have been active here but I watched the drama when it aired so I knew of the hate she got from some TLB main cp fans/solo fans fl's.

After the success of CQQ and DITK, 10cent had LS signed 6 dramas with them for the next 2-3 years, XHCL is one of it.

I didn't want to bring all these up, I just thought you were one of the reasonable good ones that can separate the actor from the character based on our previous convo.

Xing Han Can Lan, the previous name of the drama. LS has always been the fl even before it had any ml and official english title, Love Like The Galaxy.

Its unfair to blame LS when XHCL has always been her drama. Her name had been attached/confirmed as fl way before TLB even started.
They're actors, that's how the business is.
But if fans want to be "really angry" at someone for ruining their cp, then direct it to 10cent for naming WL as ml the same time as TLB's ending. Or WL/his team for accepting the project knowing fully well who the fl is.

It's been years, but my heart still hurts for the Yunmeng bros.
Everytime I watch a drama or read a novel where there's two bros (biological or not) or bffs having a falling out because of certain circumstances, JC's "If you keep protecting them, then I can't protect you" echoes in my head.

Anyways, as a novel fan, everything is by the book. And other than the poor cgi, this was a good adaptation.

Yes, there's actually 2 depends on which you consider the 2nd and 3rd cp.
Other than the leads, fl's maidservant has her own cp and ml's lieutenant has his own cp.

I thought comments about the ml's stiff acting and same expression were a bit exaggerated, but uhm, yeah...
Also didn't feel chemistry with the main cp despite the visuals.
The 2nd cp though, they had chemistry and more interesting backstory/development.

Ah, you're a fan of the fl, I see.
I think it's good to have someone that knows about the drama hang around its page since its where people usually check/inquire before they decide to watch/continue/drop the drama.
I don't follow actors. I just watch a drama, then when done, onto the next one.
This is my first drama of the fl. I think her next drama is modern so I won't be checking that out, but this one was a good first.

Yes that's why I still watched it.
I'm open to persuading when it comes to plot/story and characters (and discussion when I really like the drama/cp) but when it comes to chemistry esp. the leads, like I said, it's something that should be felt.
Despite that, it didn't ruin the drama for me.
So I'm good, still thank you. I can tell you're really passionate about TLB.

This drama brought me back to cdramaland.

1. FL - She is adorable and her expressions were always on point. She makes the funny and romantic scenes actually hilarious and sweet, not cringey.
2. Plot - The women lead city was interesting since costume dramas are always patriarchal. And the screenwriter highlighted the usual tropes of typical/crappy cdrama since its from her point of view and putting her fl in the novel world to "fix" them.
3. CP - I didn't feel the chemistry at first with the writer and the actor, but the moment they became third princess and young master, they got me. The chemistry is great.
4. Length - 24 eps is enough, not too long that it gets draggy. The writing didn't go bad midway so each episode kept me interested till the end.
5. Laughs - This drama gave me lots of it. It was so natural I had to pause at times just to lol esp. scenes with "Ruirui" and "Baibai".
And special mention to the relationship and chemistry of fl and her eunuch. I love them dumb and dumber chaotic duo.

Overall, it's fluffy, cheesy and funny in a good way.
It's a comedy that is self aware that its a comedy.
No kdrama had my interest when the lockdown started so I took a chance on this one. And I'm glad I did.

I like costume dramas where there is an actual plot, romance is just part of it, it's not the main story.
And I don't watch dramas based on ml/actor, I'm always on the fl's side. Regardless of who the ml/actor is, as long as I like the fl, strong/smart/doesn't annoy me, and story keeps me interested, then I'd finish it.
Chemistry is just bonus points (unless the drama's main plot is romance, then it's important).

I did.
Watched till the end.

I watched the drama and seen every scene. But every little thing doesn't have to be analyzed to feel the chemistry. It's something that shouldn't be explained but felt. I didn't feel it with the main cp, but did for the 2nd and 3rd cps.
And I know about China's many rankings/awards (which is mostly about popularity), my opinion isn't influenced by those.
Like I said, the drama is still good regardless of the main cp's chemistry. The production (sans few cgi) story, osts and all the casts/acting were good.

Uhm, why..?
I'm not questioning their love for each other. It's the chemistry that I don't feel.
But thanks anyways.

Despite the slow last 10 eps, this drama is still good.
The leads are both good on their own, strong fl and strong ml, but I couldn't feel any chemistry with them as a cp.
The 2nd cp though, their character and relationship development were great. Even their ost sang by the 2ml is superb as well.
Story, ost and cast/acting checks out.
And I liked the ending. It had everything.

This drama gave me the worst 2nd lead syndrome. Tenma is perfect.
But overall I enjoyed it. The leads are so animated they gave me lots of laughs.

Short and sweet lighthearted drama.
Perfect to those wanting to watch something short after a long heavy/serious drama.

It was interesting at first with the whole switch thing, but then it started to drag and become repetitive.
I also didn't feel any chemistry with the main cp, though the 2nd cp was cute. But that's about it.

One of the rare cdramas I've seen with good and satisfying ending.
It's a lighthearted romance, not much palace drama. Even the reveal of the conspiracy was also laid back.
The cp's chemistry was good and their romantic scenes were so natural.
The ml also grew on me. I didn't get the hype of the new f4. They didn't give me the feels the og f4 did. But ml in a costume drama looked good and so different that I didn't recognize him at first.

Overall, I enjoyed this.
It was the perfect drama to binge while I was in bed whole day after my vaccine shot.

Whether he really does or not (after the fist time), he's so whipped, he goes along with her in the end. lol

And the 2ml believes her anyway. lol
They perfect for each other.