I just don't get how they make it six months time skip!?!! what she learned or do for this six months!? and how…
The drama and the novel take different approaches in this part of the story.
Personally, I appreciate how the novel handles the plot, but I’m curious to see how the drama unfolds. If the adaptation makes changes, I hope they enhance the story in a meaningful way. It will be interesting to see how it all comes together!
I just don't get how they make it six months time skip!?!! what she learned or do for this six months!? and how…
She took the flight to meet SY in Yihe + SY was at the airport on the way back. They were able to talk and sort it out the misunderstandings and what she had gone through.
The first few (up until current episode 3) is laying the ground work, so I am looking forward to how the past connects to the present (future), and how her intervention is changing slowly (one of clues is the photo they took at the booth). Let's keep our hopes + bring out more sweetness! I don't mind if I get sweet tooth! Hahaha...
Reading everyone's thoughts and comments here, I wonder if the last scene is true or imaginary? Do our main leads RRY and NYZ have their own kids? Or are the "twin" brother/sister the remnants/the results of war?
I am trying to understand what they are throwing at us at the end (where everyone that we came to love sacrifice themselves for the greater good of all)?
Thank you for reading my post and answering my questions! Now, going back to catch up with the remaining episodes).
I do think the ending excuse the character's in the drama since the character we get for like 29 episode (minus…
Like you, I don't know anything about the novel and am interested in finding out more of it... 😂 I read from others in the discussions here the little subtle differences between the two.
I do think the ending excuse the character's in the drama since the character we get for like 29 episode (minus…
Like you mentioned, it would be nice if we were given an extra 2 episodes for backdrop between HQ & ZXW.
I like that the persona of HRZ symbolizes HQ, however if they were going that route his background story should be shortened. I guess that might be the reason why the story took a different turn compared to the novel.
I emotionally drained. I can't describe my feelings after finishing watching it. I enjoyed Hua Qian's journey…
I agree with you and really liked your words of "the ending was a beginning of her real second chance". And maybe so, I really want the animation to be true!
I do think the ending excuse the character's in the drama since the character we get for like 29 episode (minus…
I agree that for majority part of this story, FL is not in the reality realm. However, how can we say that the suffering of the mind is less than the suffering of the body?
It is still "her life" that she lived through her "dream" state. She does not give herself a "free" pass and "escaped" the harsh truth, otherwise she could have stayed in her dream.
I think there is some truth that as a viewer, I want to see her redeem herself, correct her mistakes and find way to save her family. She lost her way in real life, but I am glad that she found it in herself to be strong (persists on what is right and what is important to her). Also, it is true that as her love for ZYL grew, she lost herself. That is why there was a flashback (and it was short) that how she used to be when she was little.
I feel you that there is a need for more storyline that focus on her younger years in the real life and interactions with ML. I felt I got cheated to accept his love for her just for that simple incident. There were too many parts through her journey in her dream that should be cut, and replaced with the actual interactions between ZXW and HQ. The anime ending is to leave us with a bittersweet of her life after FL decides to face her reality.
something about Mu Yao, I just can't warm up to her. Even the last part when she said Let bygone be bygone, doesn't…
I agree with you, that the end is trying to wrap up the loose ends... How can a daughter be forgiving to someone who cause the death of her father (MY's father)... It is not realistic to me at all.
After re-watching the last episode, I realized that they are trying to give a reason why the FL to move on and not feel guilty. It is allow her to "wake up" to this world. Otherwise, the ending can be a bit heavy and depressing to be honest.
It all gets explained in the ending. I can spoil if you want specifics.
This is not your "typical" love story... the time travel happens in the novel but not in this adaptation of the drama. If you are looking for the loveline between ML or SML, you will find this drama lacking.
I was in the journey for the growth and (somewhat redemption) of FL, but eventually you will notice that one must be even braver to face a cruel and ugly reality of one's mistakes. I hope you find beauty in this gem.
What an incredible ending! I'm thrilled to have shared this journey with HQ and all of you. While I'm usually a fan of happy endings, I'm genuinely pleased that the drama version didn't disappoint. It offered a realistic and fitting conclusion that perfectly suits the narrative.
Like the female lead, I have regrets... Regrets that it is just a dream, her parents and maid are dead, her happy after is not shown, and her HRZ disappeared.... But in some ways, I liked how HRZ symbolizes her hope for herself (be strong and keeping striving for a better self/life). I like that the story does not "forgive" HQ just because she is a female lead. Also, it added a glimpse of the past of why ZXW liked her. She has turned out who she used to be - a sensible and considerate human being. I feel the regrets but with hopeful future at the end of this journey!
@afterrnoont Thank you for sharing the continuation of hopeful future (and it fits the beginning of this drama, cartoon) which comes back in full circle. I am providing this link below for those who didn't catch your post earlier: https://x.com/afterrnoont/status/1719744018878439463?s=46
Thank you for the great casts, story writters and directors (and anyone involved with this project)! ^^
In the novel, ZWX didn’t eat the soup because after everything he did, he was afraid of not being able to move…
Thank you for sharing from the perspective of the novel!
I feel satisfied with the interpretation of the drama where ML left with happy tears even though he didn't take the food that HQ prepared for him, just like she left with happy tears the scene prior where she found out that her parents left safely and alive.
Both parties (HQ and ZXW) are content with the choices they made, and for me these tears meant a new beginning of their trust for each other.
I am not sure how their story is going to end, but I left with warm heart at the end of episode 29 in the dream realm. Looking forward like you all for the last episode of this story to unfold.
In episode 29, a servant's sword easily threatened ZXW's neck. Proving that the author was wrong to create ML…
While I understand your perspective, it's important to remember that character development in a story can be complex and multifaceted. ML might want to see if HRZ is a ruthless killer and test his character and see why HQ values HRZ with her own life.
It's not uncommon for protagonists to have flaws or moments of struggle, which can make them more human and relatable to viewers. Our FL has changed as well, and she isn't perfect.
ML cares enough for HQ, so he's "sending" HRZ after 2+years of training him. So in that perspective, love does not blind him for what he needs to do for the best interest of FL (especially in the last two episodes with the pass of time).
That's my two cents looking at ML's character development.
Lol the irony is most of us have been wishing for HQ to have a free peaceful life, and now that she got it, some…
I agree that we'll want HQ to have a free peaceful life. She got to change herself in her "dream state". But for me at least, I think there are three biggest regrets that realize after watching up to episode 29.
1. She didn't prevent her family from falling/dying 2. There's not a single person that she tried to save is alive (besides herself) 3. And HRZ who she treasures dearly is just a fictitious character.
Nothing we saw is real, only the moment she died to the moment she wakes up.
Even after she "wakes" up, will she be okay? I want to hug HQ and let her know that it's okay not to be okay, and accept who she is and her past. She can still do great things for herself! ❤️🤗
Personally, I appreciate how the novel handles the plot, but I’m curious to see how the drama unfolds. If the adaptation makes changes, I hope they enhance the story in a meaningful way. It will be interesting to see how it all comes together!
I hope they will resume this in the drama.
I am trying to understand what they are throwing at us at the end (where everyone that we came to love sacrifice themselves for the greater good of all)?
Thank you for reading my post and answering my questions! Now, going back to catch up with the remaining episodes).
I like that the persona of HRZ symbolizes HQ, however if they were going that route his background story should be shortened. I guess that might be the reason why the story took a different turn compared to the novel.
It is still "her life" that she lived through her "dream" state. She does not give herself a "free" pass and "escaped" the harsh truth, otherwise she could have stayed in her dream.
I think there is some truth that as a viewer, I want to see her redeem herself, correct her mistakes and find way to save her family. She lost her way in real life, but I am glad that she found it in herself to be strong (persists on what is right and what is important to her). Also, it is true that as her love for ZYL grew, she lost herself. That is why there was a flashback (and it was short) that how she used to be when she was little.
I feel you that there is a need for more storyline that focus on her younger years in the real life and interactions with ML. I felt I got cheated to accept his love for her just for that simple incident. There were too many parts through her journey in her dream that should be cut, and replaced with the actual interactions between ZXW and HQ. The anime ending is to leave us with a bittersweet of her life after FL decides to face her reality.
After re-watching the last episode, I realized that they are trying to give a reason why the FL to move on and not feel guilty. It is allow her to "wake up" to this world. Otherwise, the ending can be a bit heavy and depressing to be honest.
I was in the journey for the growth and (somewhat redemption) of FL, but eventually you will notice that one must be even braver to face a cruel and ugly reality of one's mistakes. I hope you find beauty in this gem.
Like the female lead, I have regrets... Regrets that it is just a dream, her parents and maid are dead, her happy after is not shown, and her HRZ disappeared.... But in some ways, I liked how HRZ symbolizes her hope for herself (be strong and keeping striving for a better self/life). I like that the story does not "forgive" HQ just because she is a female lead. Also, it added a glimpse of the past of why ZXW liked her. She has turned out who she used to be - a sensible and considerate human being. I feel the regrets but with hopeful future at the end of this journey!
@afterrnoont
Thank you for sharing the continuation of hopeful future (and it fits the beginning of this drama, cartoon) which comes back in full circle. I am providing this link below for those who didn't catch your post earlier: https://x.com/afterrnoont/status/1719744018878439463?s=46
Thank you for the great casts, story writters and directors (and anyone involved with this project)! ^^
I feel satisfied with the interpretation of the drama where ML left with happy tears even though he didn't take the food that HQ prepared for him, just like she left with happy tears the scene prior where she found out that her parents left safely and alive.
Both parties (HQ and ZXW) are content with the choices they made, and for me these tears meant a new beginning of their trust for each other.
I am not sure how their story is going to end, but I left with warm heart at the end of episode 29 in the dream realm. Looking forward like you all for the last episode of this story to unfold.
It's not uncommon for protagonists to have flaws or moments of struggle, which can make them more human and relatable to viewers. Our FL has changed as well, and she isn't perfect.
ML cares enough for HQ, so he's "sending" HRZ after 2+years of training him. So in that perspective, love does not blind him for what he needs to do for the best interest of FL (especially in the last two episodes with the pass of time).
That's my two cents looking at ML's character development.
1. She didn't prevent her family from falling/dying
2. There's not a single person that she tried to save is alive (besides herself)
3. And HRZ who she treasures dearly is just a fictitious character.
Nothing we saw is real, only the moment she died to the moment she wakes up.
Even after she "wakes" up, will she be okay? I want to hug HQ and let her know that it's okay not to be okay, and accept who she is and her past. She can still do great things for herself! ❤️🤗