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He would either grow to be a wise emperor under the guidance of morally upright people like Qianqian (whom I believe would made tons of fair laws as she actually transmigrated from modern world), Changyu (we’ve seen how much she cares for the people, especially because she grows up in the village so she has more experiences and deeper care towards civilians than most nobilities), and Xie Zheng (basically Wei Yan 2.0, as long as Changyu is okay he’s okay, if someone or something endangers her I fully believe he would be even worse than Wei Yan).

But politics were never simple or linear. It’s not a fairytale that end with happily ever after. There would always be morally corrupt people in the court who sought power like Grand Tutor Li and the likes. So who knows? That’s why I’m actually really curious as how Bao’er would grow up to be because he’s basically the second Qi Sheng but with fundamentally better ministers.

Your last paragraph gives an eerie prediction of the future in the worst case scenario. It also concerns me how young Bao’er is when he ascends the throne with so many adults around him to “guide him”. He could easily turn into second Qi Sheng with a bit of psychotic streak from his father.

Also, his scene with Changning when he said when he rise to power he won’t do anything to Prince Regent and Great General Changyu feels so ominous and weird, hearing it from someone as young as him. Almost feel like that thought entered his mind for awhile. He was new to the politics so how come he already had that kind of thought? That means there’s already a sense of wariness towards Xie Zheng and Changyu in his heart.

If this story turns darker, who knows? Maybe one day Xie Zheng will turn into Wei Yan 2.0.

The Lin'an scene left me bawling my eyes out. Especially Wang shu and Man Di. But generally, everyone made me bawling on a workday!

Then, Wei Yan and Xie Zheng's scene made me cried my heart out. Like, Wei Yan loved him so much and cared for him like his own I feel my heart shattered!

Dang my eyes will be puffy tomorrow morning 3_3

Belum pernah semuak ini sama second couple. Even English can't capture this feeling I felt seeing them on-screen.

I'm just sad that even such dramas can generate this amount of hate, it's just unbelievable the world we live in..

Um.. chill gurl, I didn't mean reviews like yours. This page exist for us viewers to discuss about this drama honestly. Opinions are subjective, of course it can be good and bad reviews, and viewers have various tastes that it's impossible to be liked by all people. What I mean is something like, as I quoted it

"This drama is so boring man.

trudging the first 10 episodes. How long is he gonna act like sick man. just going through those sleepwatching heghhh.."

"i watched ep 1 and quit in disgust, the acting is so fake and the dialogue is crude and/or silly. Very common with cdramas. The drama is a bunch of pretty scenes without real acting and content. So .... no to cdramas"

and

"Tian Xi Wei's reputation is really bad, she always have the same ugly bangs and cannot act. She is only in the same league with Ju Jingyi and Dilraba who are also known for not being able to act. They're not pretty but they think they are too pretty, with zombie make up and same hair styles so they refused to act.
Zhao Liying is an A-lister, TXW is not even close. She's paying the news to say she already reach ZLY's height of popularity."

I literally meant HATE comments, not honest comments based on facts, so chill up girl.. you're very entitled to have your opinions on this drama, nobody's judging you for it if you give proper elaboration and not just spreading baseless hate, especially towards the actress or actor.

Btw I noticed there are more and more haters swarming in the comment section of this page and other pages about this drama, this is genuinely infuriating. Previously, the comment section was wholesome and we got to express our opinions and discussed about the newest episodes, but I feel like there are more and more people who spread negative vibes..

Please, if you don't like the drama just shoo away, nobody is forcing you guys to watch this..

OMG What a great observation! I didn't really mind it, but when we think about it, what you said made total sense! That's why her armor in Lucheng was much more fitted to her, rather than the Capital's armor. And I noted that the one she wears in Lucheng allowed her to move more freely, I believe to be lighter in terms of weight, and was more comfortable, hence more suitable for warfare and fightings. The one she receives for the ceremony and entering the capital was more colorful, bulky, and rather showy. It highlighted the difference of intention both armors were. One was tailored with sincerity and practicality, the latter was made to flaunt her as political move.

Changyu's scene in the court is so hilarious!! Even Li Huai'an is surprised with Changyu's boldness towards his gramps LOL

Can anyone shed light on me?
Are the cities in this drama fictional?
Is Jingcheng Beijing? (Literal translation means Jingcheng = Capital City right?)

Where is Longcheng? Where is Shengcheng? Why is their dialect really different from Jingcheng people and Yunan people?

Where is Gangdao? Hongkong? Are they Cantonese?

I find Du Zhaohui’s accent to be endearing and makes his character funny and likeable

AS MUCH AS I HATE SUI YUANQING, I tried guys, I tried so hard not to shed tears for his death. I tried so hard by trying to remember how he massacred the whole Lin'an just to get back at Xie Zheng and kidnap Changyu. I tried to remember how he killed Man Di out of pettiness because he could not win in a fight with Changyu. I tried to remember how he tried to kill Ning Niang because he found out she's not Xie Zheng's daughter, but his sister-in-law.

I tried to remember all his bad deeds in the past, but his death was cruel, and he was honestly very pitiful. The way he couldn't bear to kill Sui Yuanhuai / Qi Min (Idk why I keep addressing him as Sui Yuanhuai despite knowing his real name), despite knowing his betrayal. He was the lesser evil out of the two, and maybe, just maybe, if he had met Changyu when they were children he would probably grow to be different (just an AU I thought of). I admire Lin Muran. His death was so pitiful that he made my tears flow freely like waterfall, and I cried for him as much as I cried for Man Di and Lin'an, despite trying so hard not to sympathize with him. Truly a star actor.

Sui Yuanqing, you would always be remembered as one of the most iconic and memorable villain that people love and hate.

P.S. I somehow feel he did feel a bit of love towards Shi San, selfish person as he is, but he still try to leave her a way to survive. And honestly, forget about his grudge towards Changyu for killing his father. Lewserboy just want to support his idol until the very end. He even gave the tiger tally to her despite vowing to kill her in previous two episodes XD

I just want to note how Sui Yuanqing is truly heads over heels for Changyu. At episode 30, before he knew that Changyu was the one who killed his father, he compared his pathetic cousin to Changyu by saying,

"What a lovely, delicate flower you are. But why is it that some flowers, like you, can only cling and depend, unable to live a moment without someone to hold onto, while others grow on their own, covered in thorns, making people both love and hate them?" while staring longingly at the air.

Then, Sui Yuanhai told him that Changyu killed his father, he vowed to exact revenge on her, but then at the next episode, he only targeted revenge on Xie Zheng. I thought he would be focused on killing Changyu, but instead he came for Xie Zheng. So it's a bit funny for me, really, what a pathetic villain.

I keep seeing viewers preferring iQiyi and WeTV because it's said they have better subtitles, but nothing beats Netflix's resolution for this drama so I stick to it, as long as the translations are still understandable, I grasp the concept because I understand a bit of Chinese too..

I watched several clips I found on X and I must have been a bit too judgmental on such a brief low moment of him, because from the clips it seems Li Huai’an and Changyu’s relationship will get better and it was just a momentary thing for them. I really hope Li Huai’an will stand on a more neutral position and won’t side with his family in this political war.

I’m gonna stop the discussion about Li Huai’an because I agree with you, just what he said didn’t sit well with me.

But for my point about XZ, I read the novel up till the part right where CY rescued the Chancellor back in Lin’An, and I have always got the point that the story revolves around both of them, not just Changyu. Yes, it tells the story about how Changyu becomes a general, but also focuses a lot on Xie Zheng’s revenge. In the drama Xie Zheng feels a bit sidelined with his plan in general.

I already edited it to elaborate my point before I saw anyone's reply, I just wanna make sure of this for fair discussion okay..

What? I didn't even read your reply before I edited my initial post..

The way he projected his insecurity to Changyu. The way he accused Changyu of trying to steal the thunder because she successfully killed Changxin is truly petty thing for him to say. Instead of feeling happy that the biggest traitor currently for Dayin has been executed, he instead felt Changyu deliberately knock him out to steal his moment. I know it's probably grief talking, but still, accusing Changyu of that while Changyu in such a horrible state is uncalled for. Before, he kept praising her for her strengths and resilience but the moment it interfere with his interest, he what? Thought that Changyu is trying to take credit. And I also stated that Changyu's actions is uncalled for and I get why Huai'an feel insulted. Even I get second-hand embarrassment from how weak he is.

He should realize that in such a bad state, he would probably brought doom to all his soldiers.

Li Huai'an is truly a bad apple.. But I get why he would feel insulted by Changyu's actions. It was uncalled for. Any man would feel insecure after a woman knock him out because he's too wounded and weak after a bit of killings. Anyway, 'Menkan' should've noticed by now how weak he is and just stops going to frontline smh

And the director is literally pranking all of us with Man Di *skull* My tears won't stop seeing how heartbroken Changyu felt over the deaths of her Di Di and other soldiers..

The fight cinematography between Changyu and Changxin is, once again, Chef's kiss!! Beautifully executed.

But I do feel bad for Xie Zheng. Idk if it is loyal to the novel and Changyu is also the one who kill Changxin wang, but I feel like in order to focus on Changyu's arcs, the director has somehow neglected Xie Zheng's own arc, despite the story heavily revolving around his revenge for Jinzhou Massacre 17 years ago. I'm a fan of Tian Xiwei, and I watch this for her, but even I feel the story lean a bit too much on Changyu, because at the beginning I didn't know the story is female-centered. I just feel I want to watch Xie Zheng in action too. He didn't defeat Changxin, and Sui Yuanqing also got away.. even though he managed to execute the other general rather easily..

I just hope he got the proper portion to tie up his story soon too.

And once again, RIP Man Di (TT TT)