Xiang Liu and Xiao Yao’s Story and Romance

 mparthur:

Spot on.  

That's why he was adamant to teach her archery so that she could protect her when he was not around one day.  

Speaking of archery, in the drama, they didn't explain why FFB /XL wants to teach her archery. It appears as if it's just a random thing that happened.  I know he did it so XY can protect herself. Idk how it unfolded in the novel so I'm curious too about this.

I also remembered earlier in the episodes, XL went to someone and ordered a bow to be made. Some commented that didn't happen until much later.

Not me having to work on a Sunday 'cause of multiple deadlines but instead commenting on here like there's no tomorrow heeee. I got a perfectly good explanation, boss. It all started with this serpent guy... ?

 AH :

Bad things need to happen to XY for the plot to move forward and for the love interests to all worry and try to help. From a writing perspective it wouldn't make sense for those bad things to happen to XY while she's with XL - he wouldn't let them happen in the first place.

I know that. But it's just an interesting point to make.

This only shows how strong XL is among all the characters. Coz even though XY gets into trouble, there's still Jing and Xuan to help just in case, regardless of whether XL is present or not.

Under the Skin is amazing and there'll be a second season yeeeee

 mparthur:

I am going to think of a song depicting Xiang Liu's feelings for Xiao Yao in every episode, if I can find a suitable one.

TJC's own song, Darkness, also fits XL ~

Esp. that line "It's a pity that you and I have a beginning but no end... because longing is more superficial than saying goodbye"     ):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd_5aowflqM

 chase_kayden:

Speaking of archery, in the drama, they didn't explain why FFB /XL wants to teach her archery. It appears as if it's just a random thing that happened.  I know he did it so XY can protect herself. Idk how it unfolded in the novel so I'm curious too about this.

I also remembered earlier in the episodes, XL went to someone and ordered a bow to be made. Some commented that didn't happen until much later.

XL teaches XY archery so she has a means of protecting herself. When XL first meets XY, she tells him "I am just someone who has been discarded. I have no ability to protect myself, I have no one to rely on, I have no where to go..." So XL makes sure that none of that is still true before he dies. We know that for sure based on the sentiments he expresses in his epilogue. 

I thought the weapons he ordered early in the drama were for his army, not for XY, but I could be mistaken. 

 chase_kayden:

When she poisons herself, is that when Jing died?

It is related to TSJ's death, but doesn't happen right after. It happens after XL makes XY realize that ZX is responsible for TSJ's death.

 sam:

I am team Jing but I really love XL. His love is so selfless, although he bullied her at the beginning, his heart really opened up as he got to know her. It's so sad to see that not only was his life so hard from the beginning but even his end was heartbreaking. Even till the end, he thought of the one he loves. He really deserves better, I wish the author had given a new partner for him instead of the tragic end, but I guess that's what really gives the meaning of the title. Man I really hate these heartbreaking dramas but still lately I find myself watching only these and crying up until 3 am in the morning everyday

Episode 14 turned my view on Xiang Liu: he is HOT,  SEXY, and MAJESTIC. Just like Qi Yo, Xiao Yao's biological father in Once Promised (ignore Qi Yo's haircut in the first few episodes of A Lifetime Love.  The hairstyle in the last few episodes makes Huang Xiao Ming so hot, sexy and majestic like Xiang Liu!)

"A Life Time Love" drops new set of stills and confirms premiere date - DramaPanda 

 Sirry Usly:

I so badly wanted to like A Life Time Love but...it's just not shot well which is surprising because I've watched some other older cdramas and they are still good. 

Ignore the bad haircut/ CGI and crap wardrobe like me and concentrate on the story.  You'll get there eventually.