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the cinematography is so beautiful and comforting. i’m usually not a big fan of light, pastel colors, but this time they fit the drama perfectly~ ✨

I think they used a fake license plate, making the investigation a lot harder since there must be hundreds of such cars out there and identifying the one belonging to the culprit without any lead is super duper difficult.

you're welcome! 🥰 episode 4, near the end

the pace is too fast for many. plus they changed a lot compared to the novel, so some, who are big fans of the novel, were left disappointed.

i also think it has a nice beginning. my personal favourite episode so far is episode 4. it's not so fast paced, gives us romantic moments, and shows us more about the intrigue going on in the background... 😇

yes, it was her master who cured her blindless, which was caused by a poison his father gave He Yan to get rid of her😊

It was when they rode the same horse to go back to the military camp. She leaned on his back due to exhaustion, and he immediately felt... y'know, her breasts. He was then thinking about why a woman would disguise herself as a man and join the military.

I also don’t think it looks cheap. They’re in the middle of nowhere, in a military camp — of course they’re not going to be wearing extravagant, expensive clothing or jewelry.

that explains why the initial episodes feel rushed. i wonder why they decided to do so? they must have had a reason

Your comment honestly made me laugh out loud — I’d never even thought about it that way before 😂😂

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? 😭