Both are historical dramas with a lush, beautiful look and feel, both based upon operas. The MLs are of higher status than the FLs who are orphans and entertainers (musician vs. theatre performer). Both FLs are intelligent and quick to solve problems that come their way. Both dramas are female driven and have court politics , friendship, and extended family at their center.
Hua Rong is about to set sail on a heroic adventure she’s often dreamt about, only to be kidnapped by the notorious pirate, Qin Shang Cheng, who is set on making her his bride, willing or not. After many failed attempts, Rong successfully flees her island prison and its sea monster.
She then encounters the young prince, Jin Yi Wen, who falls for her at first sight. Meanwhile, Shang Cheng, equally smitten with Rong, is fast on her trail, vowing to recapture his lost treasure.
(Source: Lee C at MyDramaList)
She then encounters the young prince, Jin Yi Wen, who falls for her at first sight. Meanwhile, Shang Cheng, equally smitten with Rong, is fast on her trail, vowing to recapture his lost treasure.
(Source: Lee C at MyDramaList)
Mu Jue Chen is the Qian Mu Mountain Pavilion's Young Master. Dashingly handsome, exceptionally clever, and skilled in the martial arts, he is beloved by his subjects. Unfortunately, he is also exceptionally arrogant and self-obsessed.
His long-suffering assistant Qian Yu, is a young woman who was abandoned at the pavilion as a baby. She has been Mu Jue Chen’s loyal foil for ten years, but after a year of putting up with his quirks, she has had enough. Upon discovering her true identity, she is relieved that she no longer has to be Mu Jue Chen’s footstool, and resolves to leave him forever.
Of course, Mu Jue Chen 'suddenly' admits to himself that his feelings for Qian Yu just might be deeper than he first thought. Actually, there just would be no living without her! Now, how to convince Qian Yu that they really do belong together? Can Mu Jue Chen truly come down off of his high horse and prove he can change?
His long-suffering assistant Qian Yu, is a young woman who was abandoned at the pavilion as a baby. She has been Mu Jue Chen’s loyal foil for ten years, but after a year of putting up with his quirks, she has had enough. Upon discovering her true identity, she is relieved that she no longer has to be Mu Jue Chen’s footstool, and resolves to leave him forever.
Of course, Mu Jue Chen 'suddenly' admits to himself that his feelings for Qian Yu just might be deeper than he first thought. Actually, there just would be no living without her! Now, how to convince Qian Yu that they really do belong together? Can Mu Jue Chen truly come down off of his high horse and prove he can change?
Hong Ra On disguises herself as a man and counsels men on dating. Due to a love letter she wrote for a client, she meets Crown Prince Hyo Myeong. Ra On is unaware that he is the Crown Prince and Hyo Myeong is unaware that Ra On is a woman. The Crown Prince becomes interested in Ra On. His eunuchs become aware of this and attempt to get Ra On to become one of them.
Shen Yi Yi lives in the city and has excellent cooking skills. When she was young, she was friends with Shen Die Yi. Die Yi abruptly dies of a cough and her life remains a mystery. In order to repay her friendship with Die Yi, Yi Yi poses as Die Yi and heads to Chang’an Lu Xing to fulfill the marriage contract. As well, she wants to find out the truth behind Die Yi’s life. In order to delay the marriage, Yi Yi dresses up like a man and enters the Shangyi Guan alongside with Die Yi’s fiancé, Tang Jiu Hua. They also meet Yang Zi An who was ordered by the emperor to hide his identity and enter Shangyi Guan. Together, Shen Yi Yi, Yang Zi An, Tang Jiu Hua, second prince Li Xin Yuan and swordsman Du Gu Mu Xue solve many strange cases. They face the embassy of the East Kingdom, and form the “five sons of Shangyi Guan”, becoming famous in all of Chang’an. Together, the five must ride out the difficulties and bring peace to the kingdom.
