Great enemies to lovers drama.
A very well-done Romance plot, and the political part of it is very engaging, but there were many moments that I, as a viewer not used to political settings, did not understand. The strategies were not explained very well at several points, and the time skips towards the last few episodes were jarring. While I'm aware that these journeys on horseback and in carriages take months, still... especially the scenes of Manman's pregnancy being so rushed that she gave birth in the same or the very next episode after the news ðŸ˜
Regardless of these minor setbacks, the characterisation is top notch!! I was so happy to see that the characters ACTUALLY grow and change over the course of time.
The Wei generals were lovely supporting characters. Oftentimes, they were the ones bringing life to the scene. So sad that the most cheerful character, Wei Liang, got the worst ending 😢
Wei Shao and Qiao Man's relationship progress was SO SO GOOD. In these historical dramas, we usually see soft and weak female leads. It's nice to see someone so feminine and delicate still stand her ground and be so fierce. Best FMC, for real.
I really wish we'd gotten at least one more episode to see the aftermath of the battle once the villains are dead, and the Wei family reunited. I would have loved to see Wei Shao interact with his daughter for the first time... I feel like he would have been hesitant at first, not knowing how to hold her or play with her because he's always been surrounded by boys, but 😠she would have her father wrapped around her little finger in no time.
Overall a very good drama, though the ending was quite choppy 🫶
Regardless of these minor setbacks, the characterisation is top notch!! I was so happy to see that the characters ACTUALLY grow and change over the course of time.
The Wei generals were lovely supporting characters. Oftentimes, they were the ones bringing life to the scene. So sad that the most cheerful character, Wei Liang, got the worst ending 😢
Wei Shao and Qiao Man's relationship progress was SO SO GOOD. In these historical dramas, we usually see soft and weak female leads. It's nice to see someone so feminine and delicate still stand her ground and be so fierce. Best FMC, for real.
I really wish we'd gotten at least one more episode to see the aftermath of the battle once the villains are dead, and the Wei family reunited. I would have loved to see Wei Shao interact with his daughter for the first time... I feel like he would have been hesitant at first, not knowing how to hold her or play with her because he's always been surrounded by boys, but 😠she would have her father wrapped around her little finger in no time.
Overall a very good drama, though the ending was quite choppy 🫶
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