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I understand how you feel and why. To be honest, I’ve also seen dramas that do a better job of showing the MC’s suffering and emotions during turbulent times, making it easier for the viewer to connect. That being said, even though I’m not fully immersed yet, I can still feel He Yan’s emotions — her anger and sadness — it’s just harder to pick up on them because of the extremely fast pacing. I do wonder why they decided to make the episodes so short.

That said, I’m still enjoying this drama a lot. I admit I’m biased since I really love the main leads, especially Ryan Cheng, and I haven’t read the novel yet. Let’s see how the upcoming episodes turn out 😊

noo, not the fake moustache! they usually look very fake and weird 😔

some people in this comment section act like they have never seen a feminine man 🤦🏼‍♀️ and yeah, it's ancient China with Confucianism as the main ideology (it's very misogynist), so no one would expect a woman to dress up as a man, and go to war willingly...

plus, this is a cdrama! of course she is not gonna look like a man... it's understandable if it annoys some but crying over it for hours is really weird...

the time you are talking about is when his father died basically in his arms framed as a betrayal. he was enraged, furious, sad, and whatnot. of course he isn't taking his sweet time to look at her and measure every detail 😂

plus i do think that he suspects something is up. he cut that mask in half for a reason... it makes sense that they don't tell us everything in the first few episodes and explain it later

i love how they use less filter and stick to more earthly colours. it fits the theme since the focus of this drama is war and military

well, let's wait and see how the next episodes will turn out! ☺️ i have read people saying the upcoming arcs are even longer and bigger, so they probably need more detail and time, that's why the first few eps seem to be rushed.

btw, i totally understand you! 🥰 i just tried to explain why that scene without proper explanation made sense to me but it is something that other might need (which is totally understandable). guess i have watched way too many cdramas before and already know the flow 🫡

now i understand! thanks for taking the time to answer! 😊

if they decide to adapt that drama, I am really curious how it will turn out. Perhaps it might satisfy fans if done right because many people seemed to love The Double? Keeping my hopes up 🙏🏼

"we can already see the backlash coming from a thousand li" i laughed out loud 😂😂 so funny but unfortunately so true 🤦🏼‍♀️

oh, I see. thanks 🙏🏼

Oh, I get why some people are disappointed then. Personally, I actually enjoy it when a drama keeps a bit of mystery and doesn’t explain every single detail — just like in real life, where many things happen without us ever knowing exactly why or how. That’s one of the reasons I liked Fangs of Fortune, even though a lot of people couldn’t stand it.

But your perspective is totally valid too, and I really appreciate you taking the time to explain it 🥰

what did they say on weibo? or perhaps is it better if i don't even ask? 😭

I haven’t read the novel, but I still managed to figure everything out… It’s pretty obvious from the way her master carries himself that he’s a powerful, well-educated gentleman. Since he’s her master, it’s likely he knows martial arts — and in ancient China, martial arts knowledge often went hand in hand with some knowledge of medicine. Especially if he had a proper education (which, judging by how refined he is and how luxurious that room looks, he definitely did — probably coming from a family with at least a comfortable income).

Hope this helps understand 😅

I love your way of thinking! It’s totally understandable that people compare it to the novel since it’s the original source, but I feel like it’s starting to get a bit too much now. It’s a TV show — of course it’s not going to be exactly like the book 😔 Plus, considering how many things they probably had to change just to pass censorship… the screenwriters must have been sweating buckets to make this work! 😆

I haven’t read the novel yet (though I definitely plan to 🤭), so I’m genuinely curious — why do people say this drama looks cheap? To me, it doesn’t at all, but I keep seeing that comment pop up. Were the surroundings described differently in the novel? Or is it because there’s no heavy filter, so the more earthy tones (lots of browns, for example) make it look “dirty”? 🤔 I’m honestly just confused, so thank you in advance if you decide to help this poor soul out.

From what I’ve seen on X, this drama wasn’t an S+ project, but “only” an S.

I believe this is why he drew sword and cut the mask in half! Just because it isn't said right in the beginning, it doesn't mean he is not suspecting something

Personally, I’m really enjoying this drama! It feels like I’m the only one, but to me it doesn’t look cheap at all. There’s no heavy filter or extreme color grading — and since the story focuses on war and the military, the more grounded visuals actually fit perfectly.

Of course there are going to be plot holes — it’s a drama! I like how mysterious it is so far, and how not everything is spoon-fed to us like it would be in a novel. This is a TV show, not a book!

Zhou Ye is absolutely nailing the role of He Yan. Sure, she’s not portrayed as overly masculine, but I find it hilarious how people panic over the idea that anyone could believe she’s a man 😂 We’re talking about ancient China here — no one would expect a woman to willingly disguise herself as a man and go to war. And honestly… have you never seen men who look feminine? Because I definitely have 🤦🏼‍♀️

BUT everyone is entitled to have their own opinions. I respect that.

I can tell that something is kinda off but tbh it's a lot better than I expected. When I first heard they are gonna use the AI face-swapping technique, I got quite scared. Curious, how believable it's gonna look like in longer scenes where the character is talking or fights. Thanks for sharing! 😊

i'm counting the hours like it's New Year's Eve 😊😇

good luck with ur exams! i hope they go well! 😊

that is what i have been saying. i think zhou ye fits the character well. it might not be historically accurate, but tbh I don't care as long as we get a great drama! and let's be honest, she looks so good in that armour, at least convincing enough for me