CasualCDfan

It's very different, but accurate from a historical standpoint. But I understand why many wouldn't like it.

In the novel, his wives are: Su Tan Er, Lu Hongti, and Lui Dabiao. His concubines are: Xiao Chan, Nie Yun Zhu, and Jin’er. He has like 7 kids between them. lol

Yes, and the FL approves. Each woman has a unique and interesting relationship with him and they all get along. If you can get past the harem, it's a pretty good story. It's very political. My issue with the novel is that it's too long. The author needs an editor.

Stop lying lol

Another poorly made novel-to-drama adaptation.

Nope. They're creating a love triangle out of thin air.

It's made up.

Yeah, I'll pass. This kind of tragic ending is simply unnecessary.

The novel is nothing compared to this. In the novel, the ML has a legit harem of like 3 wives and 4 concubines. lol

Yeah, it's pure garbage toxic femininity. I'm sure they'll probably tone the toxicity down quite a bit in the drama. They'll turn it into a comedy. I still won't watch knowing what I know.

Nah, I just demand more from these mediocre directors and scriptwriters. Do you know how many adaptions these hacks have ruined?

I always give these adaptations a fair shot. But they always disappoint. They'll either whitewash the characters, add unnecessary plot points, or rush the ending. But I will give it a fair change. I'm just keeping my expectations super low.

Whoever wrote that crap was dealing with some deep seated psychological issues. I'm glad I dropped the novel.

Yeah, I can't root for these characters, even if they're supposed to be protagonists.

I like Cdramas. I just hate shitty adaptations. Most adaptions I've seen are mediocre at best, and I will keep criticizing them.

I know the story. I read the novel. But I don't faith that it will be adapted properly based on all of the adaptions that are routinely screwed up. So, chances are, they will screw this one up, too.

I hope it's good. But I've lost faith in novel to drama adaptations. They're rarely good. They'll sanitize many parts and add unnecessary plot points just to piss off the audience, then rush the ending.

If it's a bad adaptation, I will criticize it. If that hurts your feelings, then don't read my comments.

I read the novel and loved it. Sigh, another mediocre adaptation is coming.

I wish all xianxias did this. Cut back on the fillers and give us one full episode of happy ending.

This is NOT hard screenwriters! If the work you're adapting has a happy ending, it's okay to reduce the number of filler scenes and episodes and dedicate a large portion of your final episode to the happy ending. No one will ever complain that you've spent too much time showing the lead couple's happy lives.

They'll rate your show higher because, after subjecting them to all the angst, betrayals, breakups, misunderstandings, and irritating or obsessive second leads, you're giving them more than just two minutes of the main couple finally being happy together as a reward. These novels ALWAYS include extra chapters after the main story wraps up. Why not dedicate an episode to exploring those chapters, which are always packed with joyful and cute moments?