I started watching thinking first 2 in the casting list are ML & FL (YZ & ZWY) . BUT HALF WAY through i saw her…
S2 won't air until next year. Cang Xuan is considered the male lead, but he will not end up with Xiao Yao. Xiao Yao cares deeply about Cang Xuan, but Cang Xuan's romantic feelings for her are not requited.
The King of Haoling (aka the Emperor of Gao Xing / the Grand Emperor / the White Emperor) suspected that the person…
iirc, XY took the mirror from the nine-tailed fox who held her captive for thirty years. She didn’t meet him until a while after escaping from Jade Mountain, so the manuals had long been destroyed by the time she got her hands on the gorilla spirit mirror.
The King of Haoling (aka the Emperor of Gao Xing / the Grand Emperor / the White Emperor) suspected that the person…
In the novel, she doesn't. The Royal Mother of Jade Mountain recognizes how dangerous they are. She makes XY memorize their contents and then destroys them. I assume XY also wouldn't have them when she left Jade Mountain in the drama, but I haven't re-watched that scene to look for it.
The King of Haoling (aka the Emperor of Gao Xing / the Grand Emperor / the White Emperor) suspected that the person…
I'm rewatching and noticed that the Herb Manual and Poison Manual are shown with XY's mother at 24 minutes and 33 seconds into episode 1. We see XY's mother put the manuals inside a jade pendant, and we also see her false pinky finger (which CX explains in chapter 38 of the novel). Later we see XY's mother give the jade pendant to XY 28 minutes and 7 seconds into the episode.
Yes, there is one female lead and three main male characters.
XY is the female lead. CX is generally referred to as the first male lead, TSJ is generally referred to as the second male lead, and XL is generally referred to as the third male lead.
In addition to what the synopsis says, the story begins with XY and CX’s childhood. Then it takes us to Qingshiui town, and later to Haoling and Xiyan. XY and CX are the main characters and the story mostly follows their path as CX seeks power in order to be able to protect the people he cares about. TSJ is XY’s most straightforward love interest (keep in mind that it’s a reverse harem drama). XL’s role is complicated and important.
Xiao Yao - The eldest Princess of Haoling and the granddaughter of the Yellow Emperor (the King of Xiyan). Rumour has it, she is also connected to the conquered kingdom of Chengrong.
Wen Xiao Liu - A male doctor who runs a clinic in Qingshiui town. He specializes in fertility medicine and making poisons.
Cang Xuan - A grandson of the Yellow Emperor and Xiao Yao’s cousin, but they refer to each other as brother and sister. He is sent as a hostage to Haoling as a guarantee that Xiyan will not invade Haoling (and to give him some protection from his plotting uncles).
Master Xuan - A man who wanders into Qingshiui with an agenda and sets up a wine shop.
Ye Shi Qi - A victim of torture who is healed by Wen Xiao Liu and becomes his servant.
Tushan Jing - The second son of the powerful and wealthy Tushan clan based in Qing Qiu in Xiyan (in the part that was formerly Chenrong before it was conquered). He was in line to become the next clan leader, but disappeared before his wedding to Fang Feng Yi Ying.
Fang Feng Bei - The concubine-born second son of the Fang Feng family, a lower level clan from the north of Xiyan that specializes in archery. He is Fang Feng Yi Ying’s brother. He has a reputation as a playboy and vagrant.
Xiang Liu - A sea snake demon with nine heads and nine lives. He is a fierce warrior and military strategist for Chenrong’s remnant army, which is led by General Hong Jiang and based in the mountains outside Qingshiui town.
Chishui Feng Long - A descendant of the Chenrong royal family. His grandfather was a general who died for Chenrong. His father surrendered to Xiyan and governs the Middle Plains. His mother is from the prominent Chishui clan. Unlike his sister, Chenrong Xin Yue, he took his mother’s family name and he will one day become the next Chishui clan leader.
For a second I read this as "can anyone recommend me a drama that has chemistry and story similar to Feng Long…
For clarity, my comments above are all very much in jest.
In the novel, XL and Ah Nian have less interaction between chapter 29 and chapter 51 than they do in the first 28 chapters.
In the first 28 chapters (and in S1), Ah Nian meets XL briefly when WXL kidnaps her to get CX to agree to return the medicine for the Sheng Nong remnant army (that TSJ procured and that CX stole) to XL. She meets him again after XY regains her true form. XL tells Ah Nian he'll teach XY a lesson for her in exchange for a promise.
In chapter 48 of the novel, we learn that XL used that promise to get Ah Nian to send his clam shell to Jade Mountain to extend XY's life before he could get to her to revive her. Ah Nian carried out that task well, and kept XL's secret.
From what we've heard about the leaked script, XL won't use the promise to get Ah Nian to deliver his clam shell to Jade Mountain and will instead use it to get Ah Nian (rather than Sir Bi) to give the big-bellied laughing doll to XY as her wedding gift.
For a second I read this as "can anyone recommend me a drama that has chemistry and story similar to Feng Long…
No I can really picture it. We know from chapter 31 that Ah Nian finds XL "pretty fascinating". XL is great at sweet talking Ah Nian, and Ah Nian (to her credit) does a great job of keeping her promises and keeping secrets for him. Since the people they love are hung up on other people and have different priorities, why not let them become besties who swim off together? It makes more sense than XL x FL at least ^^
For a second I read this as "can anyone recommend me a drama that has chemistry and story similar to Feng Long…
I was VERY confused. When did they have chemistry? When FFB interrupted XY and FL's wedding? Or when XL killed FL? Not only are those moments not particularly suited to creating chemistry, they haven't even happened yet!
What if he intended for her to not come to his rescue? He seemed so serious when I re-watched their scenes.Why…
He invokes the promise to stop XY from marrying Feng Long.
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Chapter 32:
A voice rang out “Auspicious hour is here! First, pray to the Heavens!”
Xiao Yao and Feng Long prayed to the Heavens.
“Second, pray to the ancestors!”
Feng Long’s grandfather, his dad Little Zhu Rong, and his mother all smiled down at them.
Feng Long was about to lead Xiao Yao over to kneel before them when suddenly a clear loud voice sounded that interrupted the proceedings.
“Xiao Yao!”
Everyone turned their heads and saw Fang Feng Bei dressed all in white walking in from outside calling out in a strong voice “Xiao Yao, don’t marry him!”
Xiao Yao stared in a daze at Fang Feng Bei.
Everyone was stunned, no one could believe that a lowly born son of the Fang Feng family would dare interfere with the wedding of the Chi Sui clan leader. Chi Sui Zhen Tian thundered in rage “Guards! Drag this rude bastard away and hold him! Afterwards I’m going to ask Fang Feng Xiao Guai how he raised his son?”
A few Chi Sui clan guards rushed towards Fang Feng Bei to drag him out but they were held back by a powerful barrier and couldn’t even get close to Fang Feng Bei.
Fang Feng Bei acted like no one else was around and walked towards Xiao Yao. As he walked the guards trying to block him all were sent flying to the ground.
Feng Long controlled his rage and said in a threatening way “Fang Feng Bei, there are many honored guests present today and I don’t want to disturb them. I hope you don’t live to regret this!”
Fang Feng Bei ignored him and only stared at Xiao Yao. “Xiao Yao, don’t get married.”
Xiao Yao furiously asked “What are you trying to do?”
“Don’t marry Chi Sui Feng Long!”
“You’re telling me NOW not to marry him?” Xiao Yao wanted to laugh her head off. “You leave immediately!”
Xiao Yao said to Feng Long, “Let’s continue the wedding, I don’t want to miss the auspicious hour!”
Chi Sui Xian led some guards to block Fang Feng Bei’s way and even with Xiang Liu’s power he couldn’t break through immediately.
Feng Long nodded to the wedding coordinator to continue with the wedding “Second bow to the elders——–”
Xiao Yao and the Feng Long faced the three elders and prepared to bow.
Fang Feng Bei was battling Chi Sui Xian and he called out, “Xiao Yao, do you remember the blood oath you swore? If you renege on the promise then everything you love will become pain, everything that brings you happiness will turn bitter.”
Xiao Yao stopped moving. She did make a blood oath with Xiang Liu to do one thing for him.
Feng Long noticed Xiao Yao wasn’t bowing and started to get nervous and called out, “Xiao Yao!”
Xiao Yao slowly turned back around and stared at Fang Feng Bei, “What do you want?”
Fang Feng Bei, “I want you to leave with me right now!”
Xiao Yao’s entire body turned cold, with the entire vast wilderness gathered here, if she ran away from her wedding and especially left with another man, that would be such an insult to the Chi Sui clan and to Feng Long. How would the Chi Sui clan see her? How would the entire world view her?
Xiao Yao asked “Why?” Xiang Liu, you knew two months ago I was getting married, why do you have to do it this way? Do you want the entire world to spit on me? If you want to destroy me, why did you choose this most degrading method?
Fang Feng Bei coldly said, “You don’t need to ask why, you just need to do as I say. I want you to leave with me. Right. Now!”
The blood oath rang in her ears “If I renege on this promise, whatever I love will turn into pain, whatever brings me happiness will turn bitter.” With today’s events, even if she kept the promise, did that mean there won’t be any pain and any bitterness? Xiao Yao bitterly smiled, whether or not she kept the promise, she was going to have not a day of peace in her life.
Feng Long nervously stared at Xiao Yao and he didn’t realize his voice was quivering “Xiao Yao, it’s time to bow!”
Fang Feng Bei stared intently at Xiao Yao and coldly pressed her “Xiao Yao, you owe me this.”
She did owe him! Not just the blood oath, she owed him her life.
Xiao Yao’s face was stark white as she stumbled towards Fang Feng Bei. Feng Long grabbed her hand and his eyes were wide with terror “Xiao Yao, Xiao Yao, don’t…..” No matter when, he was someone in control. But right now he didn’t know what was happening. Why was his life filled with utter joy a moment ago and in a split second all the joy vanished?
Xiao Yao’s voice wasn’t loud but everyone present had powers so everyone heard it clearly. It was as shocking as thunder and even the folks who thought they had seen it all couldn’t help but be shocked.
From birth until now, Feng Long was like the son of the Heavens. There was nothing he couldn’t have in the world, only things he didn’t want. As the entire gathered guests stared at him, Feng Long felt his entire world collapse.
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XY is the female lead. CX is generally referred to as the first male lead, TSJ is generally referred to as the second male lead, and XL is generally referred to as the third male lead.
In addition to what the synopsis says, the story begins with XY and CX’s childhood. Then it takes us to Qingshiui town, and later to Haoling and Xiyan. XY and CX are the main characters and the story mostly follows their path as CX seeks power in order to be able to protect the people he cares about. TSJ is XY’s most straightforward love interest (keep in mind that it’s a reverse harem drama). XL’s role is complicated and important.
Xiao Yao - The eldest Princess of Haoling and the granddaughter of the Yellow Emperor (the King of Xiyan). Rumour has it, she is also connected to the conquered kingdom of Chengrong.
Wen Xiao Liu - A male doctor who runs a clinic in Qingshiui town. He specializes in fertility medicine and making poisons.
Cang Xuan - A grandson of the Yellow Emperor and Xiao Yao’s cousin, but they refer to each other as brother and sister. He is sent as a hostage to Haoling as a guarantee that Xiyan will not invade Haoling (and to give him some protection from his plotting uncles).
Master Xuan - A man who wanders into Qingshiui with an agenda and sets up a wine shop.
Ye Shi Qi - A victim of torture who is healed by Wen Xiao Liu and becomes his servant.
Tushan Jing - The second son of the powerful and wealthy Tushan clan based in Qing Qiu in Xiyan (in the part that was formerly Chenrong before it was conquered). He was in line to become the next clan leader, but disappeared before his wedding to Fang Feng Yi Ying.
Fang Feng Bei - The concubine-born second son of the Fang Feng family, a lower level clan from the north of Xiyan that specializes in archery. He is Fang Feng Yi Ying’s brother. He has a reputation as a playboy and vagrant.
Xiang Liu - A sea snake demon with nine heads and nine lives. He is a fierce warrior and military strategist for Chenrong’s remnant army, which is led by General Hong Jiang and based in the mountains outside Qingshiui town.
Chishui Feng Long - A descendant of the Chenrong royal family. His grandfather was a general who died for Chenrong. His father surrendered to Xiyan and governs the Middle Plains. His mother is from the prominent Chishui clan. Unlike his sister, Chenrong Xin Yue, he took his mother’s family name and he will one day become the next Chishui clan leader.
In the novel, XL and Ah Nian have less interaction between chapter 29 and chapter 51 than they do in the first 28 chapters.
In the first 28 chapters (and in S1), Ah Nian meets XL briefly when WXL kidnaps her to get CX to agree to return the medicine for the Sheng Nong remnant army (that TSJ procured and that CX stole) to XL. She meets him again after XY regains her true form. XL tells Ah Nian he'll teach XY a lesson for her in exchange for a promise.
In chapter 48 of the novel, we learn that XL used that promise to get Ah Nian to send his clam shell to Jade Mountain to extend XY's life before he could get to her to revive her. Ah Nian carried out that task well, and kept XL's secret.
From what we've heard about the leaked script, XL won't use the promise to get Ah Nian to deliver his clam shell to Jade Mountain and will instead use it to get Ah Nian (rather than Sir Bi) to give the big-bellied laughing doll to XY as her wedding gift.
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Chapter 32:
A voice rang out “Auspicious hour is here! First, pray to the Heavens!”
Xiao Yao and Feng Long prayed to the Heavens.
“Second, pray to the ancestors!”
Feng Long’s grandfather, his dad Little Zhu Rong, and his mother all smiled down at them.
Feng Long was about to lead Xiao Yao over to kneel before them when suddenly a clear loud voice sounded that interrupted the proceedings.
“Xiao Yao!”
Everyone turned their heads and saw Fang Feng Bei dressed all in white walking in from outside calling out in a strong voice “Xiao Yao, don’t marry him!”
Xiao Yao stared in a daze at Fang Feng Bei.
Everyone was stunned, no one could believe that a lowly born son of the Fang Feng family would dare interfere with the wedding of the Chi Sui clan leader. Chi Sui Zhen Tian thundered in rage “Guards! Drag this rude bastard away and hold him! Afterwards I’m going to ask Fang Feng Xiao Guai how he raised his son?”
A few Chi Sui clan guards rushed towards Fang Feng Bei to drag him out but they were held back by a powerful barrier and couldn’t even get close to Fang Feng Bei.
Fang Feng Bei acted like no one else was around and walked towards Xiao Yao. As he walked the guards trying to block him all were sent flying to the ground.
Feng Long controlled his rage and said in a threatening way “Fang Feng Bei, there are many honored guests present today and I don’t want to disturb them. I hope you don’t live to regret this!”
Fang Feng Bei ignored him and only stared at Xiao Yao. “Xiao Yao, don’t get married.”
Xiao Yao furiously asked “What are you trying to do?”
“Don’t marry Chi Sui Feng Long!”
“You’re telling me NOW not to marry him?” Xiao Yao wanted to laugh her head off. “You leave immediately!”
Xiao Yao said to Feng Long, “Let’s continue the wedding, I don’t want to miss the auspicious hour!”
Chi Sui Xian led some guards to block Fang Feng Bei’s way and even with Xiang Liu’s power he couldn’t break through immediately.
Feng Long nodded to the wedding coordinator to continue with the wedding “Second bow to the elders——–”
Xiao Yao and the Feng Long faced the three elders and prepared to bow.
Fang Feng Bei was battling Chi Sui Xian and he called out, “Xiao Yao, do you remember the blood oath you swore? If you renege on the promise then everything you love will become pain, everything that brings you happiness will turn bitter.”
Xiao Yao stopped moving. She did make a blood oath with Xiang Liu to do one thing for him.
Feng Long noticed Xiao Yao wasn’t bowing and started to get nervous and called out, “Xiao Yao!”
Xiao Yao slowly turned back around and stared at Fang Feng Bei, “What do you want?”
Fang Feng Bei, “I want you to leave with me right now!”
Xiao Yao’s entire body turned cold, with the entire vast wilderness gathered here, if she ran away from her wedding and especially left with another man, that would be such an insult to the Chi Sui clan and to Feng Long. How would the Chi Sui clan see her? How would the entire world view her?
Xiao Yao asked “Why?” Xiang Liu, you knew two months ago I was getting married, why do you have to do it this way? Do you want the entire world to spit on me? If you want to destroy me, why did you choose this most degrading method?
Fang Feng Bei coldly said, “You don’t need to ask why, you just need to do as I say. I want you to leave with me. Right. Now!”
The blood oath rang in her ears “If I renege on this promise, whatever I love will turn into pain, whatever brings me happiness will turn bitter.” With today’s events, even if she kept the promise, did that mean there won’t be any pain and any bitterness? Xiao Yao bitterly smiled, whether or not she kept the promise, she was going to have not a day of peace in her life.
Feng Long nervously stared at Xiao Yao and he didn’t realize his voice was quivering “Xiao Yao, it’s time to bow!”
Fang Feng Bei stared intently at Xiao Yao and coldly pressed her “Xiao Yao, you owe me this.”
She did owe him! Not just the blood oath, she owed him her life.
Xiao Yao’s face was stark white as she stumbled towards Fang Feng Bei. Feng Long grabbed her hand and his eyes were wide with terror “Xiao Yao, Xiao Yao, don’t…..” No matter when, he was someone in control. But right now he didn’t know what was happening. Why was his life filled with utter joy a moment ago and in a split second all the joy vanished?
Xiao Yao’s voice shook “I’m sorry, I….I….today I can’t marry you! I’m sorry!”
Xiao Yao’s voice wasn’t loud but everyone present had powers so everyone heard it clearly. It was as shocking as thunder and even the folks who thought they had seen it all couldn’t help but be shocked.
From birth until now, Feng Long was like the son of the Heavens. There was nothing he couldn’t have in the world, only things he didn’t want. As the entire gathered guests stared at him, Feng Long felt his entire world collapse.