You know, as I reflect on this drama now that I have watched it 100% with official subtitles. I think the real winners for this show are the supporting characters. Honestly tho. Like if you were to compare their stories like MingLu, Xiao ran, General Huan, Lady Helian, Yue Shiyi, and Chu Qiao’s trio of friends. They all had such great character arcs, I wish we focused on them way more (AND didn’t kill them all 😒), but other than that. They were the real highlights of the story. They were the ones that drove the story and gave it the complex story!
I did a rewatch of the first few episodes. IQIYI edited the first 5-6 episodes. They changed some scenes and cut off some parts/rearranged parts. Most memorable change was from episode 1-2. They switched the scenes with Yan Xun’s family flashback. It happens after Chun’er drugs yan xun and chu qiao/granary scene in episode 2. I checked on VIKI and it’s the original episodes still from when they first released. I’m not sure why IQIYI did that? I wonder if they edited or cut out other parts?
Does anyone understand the beginning of ep 27 what's the link they showed young chu qiao to that lady??
I think it was just some background info on her childhood and how corrupt the imperial family is? If I remember correctly, she helped train chi wise how to fight, but got killed by the emperor for disobeying something? But I believe it had to do with slavery, hence, chu qiao’s mission to save and free slaves
They did not give justice to General Huan Huan. I felt like they wasted the plot when she survived that vicious…
I totally agree with you!! Her character had sooo much potential! She literally could’ve been the ruler of yanbei if yan xun died. Or at least still continue to be a great general! 😭😭 towards the end, it did not feel like her character at all.
Also, the OST for this drama is fire!!!!! I cannot stop listening to the songs! Especially flowers drift away by Yan An. This song is such a banger! I have it on repeat!
Okay, I’m not the only one who interpreted the final episode like that. Very similar to what to thought: here is the complete rundown of final episode. You can find it on dailymotion, English subtitles but not official.
With the subtitles provided (daily motion) The final episode begins with the invasion of the forgein army. They’re nonexistent in the entire show till final episode. They force the 4 alliances (yong, yanbei, Ximeng, and biantang) to merge and fight against this gigantic army! And yeah, both sides have thousands and thousands of soldiers. It was awesome seeing the Ariel shot of two sides of soldiers, just shows how HUGE of a battle this was. The battle rages on, so many side supporting characters die. I’m glad Zhao Che died, considering what he did to Huan Huan (still pissed about that). The fantasy of her appearing then leaving was pretty cool! Other than that, battle rages on till night, Chu Qiao is one on one with the general. He dies, but she is mortally wounded. Then Zhuge Yue comes to the rescue! Turns out he DID NOT die in ep 39. The battle ends with her looking like she dies and Zhuge Yue in distress. Then flash to the next part. Yan Xun and Helian are enjoying new years, and they meet up with two kids who listen to a shadow puppet show. The show talks about Chu Qiao and her story of uniting the 4 alliances and leading the final battle. The kid mentions to Yan Xun that she never died and was healed after the battle. Then the kids reunite with their dad who happens to be Zhuge Yue. Yan xun follows him to their house where Chu Qiao steps out and greets them. And together they have dinner. Now, jump forward many years later. Yan xun awakens from a dream about Chu Qiao, and his maid comes to help him. He asks about lady Helian and the maid mentions she has been dead for the past 10 years. So obviously he’s forgotten some stuff. He even asks about Li Ce and the maid mentions he died 42 yrs ago. After some discussion with a yanbei general about trade, neighboring kingdoms and Ximeng, we see an old Zhuge Yue. He is busy helping villagers with their requests like what Chu Qiao did when she was in Ximeng. A young woman comes up and says she doesn’t want to be forced in to marriage and slavery and Zhuge tells her slavery has been abolished and is now felony crime. She then gives him a scroll with something written on it and the girls name happens to be Yun Chu Qiao. He questions it to her and she says she wants to be just like her. A female general. He stamps the letter and then gives it to the girl to give it to General Chu! Soooo, she is alive?! Then jump back to Yan xun, he struggles with getting on his horse and goes off for a ride. During the ride a montage plays where all the characters are shown to have happy endings vs the end they got. Now, the final part is when Yan Xun overlooks the frozen lake and raises his bow, he thinks about the very beginning and what would happen if he didn’t shoot the arrow. He accepts the outcome of what could’ve happened. Then we jump to old Zhuge Yue at the lake and Yan xun then follows him on the lake and they look at each others old faces. Probably thinking about their past lives. Then it ends.
So lots to unpack, but from the English subs on dailymotion, that’s what I got. I hope this is the case, even when the official IQIYI/VIKI subtitles come out or are super close because THAT would be an ending I could accept. I honestly liked this drama a ton. It was something new I have never seen before. Like a grounded political war drama that you don’t really see often. Because many costume dramas to me have felt too wuxia or fantasized. So having something like this sort of dark mature tone was something new I enjoyed. I still am upset about general huan’s character. I feel like she could’ve lived. Her death seemed pretty unecessary to me, idk what you guys thought? I hope that those who read this can hopefully agree to some extent this show was decent and not focus so much of the negativity of this show. No it was not perfect at all by any means. So many other better dramas out there. But Everyone has their tastes in dramas. Whether a show is good or bad, I still give kuddos to the actors and actresses and the WORK it takes to make such a show. Especially this one.
Omg, I think I wanna die 😒. They literally killed my favorites for no reason :(. Li Ce, Ming Lu and now Huan Huan, and now there’s rumors Zhuge Yue dies then actually isn’t dead BUT then Chu Qiao dies and it’s only Zhuge Yue and Yan Xun left at the end. Like the ending is super open-ended. Like whyyyyyyyyy……I get this is war, politics are brutal during these times. But come on!!!! Killing off Chu Qiao makes no sense because what is the point of her story then? She wants to free slaves and create a place of her own with freedom. And by her dying it literally takes away from the main story. I’m gonna crawl in a hole and just watch my comfort drama over and over (Love Between Lines).
No international audiences know. There are no express on WeTV or iQIYI.
Exactly, it is frustrating. Like, people are saying FL dies then ML and even ML and FL die. Idk who to believe at this point. I’m pretty upset that WeTv or IQIYI didn’t upload the express. Do you think they will release it tomorrow?
Those that have actually seen the final episode. Like the full episode 40 on the Chinese Tencent app. She FL die officially? Or is she actually alive at the end?
I literally pulled an all nighter excited for the final episodes to release. And they’re not posted yet. It’s only up to 35. I thought the express package episodes were releasing today? Unless it’s special region only?
I know 😭, I was upset when she died. I wish the writers gave her a proper send off, like all of a sudden she was just gone. Like I get her injuries were worse than Chu Qiao, but why does it seem like FL has like 9 lives and everyone gets 1 life. Like it’s frustrating as a viewer seeing all your favorite characters die so quickly, yet the main characters have like immortal lifespan.
I’ve been following this show pretty well. Not having watched princess agents. Maybe I missed some parts because the story is so complex. Who exactly is this witch lady? What’s her motive? It’s like she appeared out of thin air and is causing chaos. Any brief explanation about her character would be great!
Okay, I need help haha. So in the trailer there is a song that is playing towards the end of the trailer, is that part of the OST or is that a song that has already come out? I can’t find it anywhere and it’s soo good 😭
I love general huan’s little character arc! I wish she was included in more episodes. I hope to god the writer’s don’t kill her off😭. Same with MingLu (Chu Qiao’s sidekick). Both of them are the best female characters (at least still alive) than Chu Qiao. Also, I feel like MingLu’s actress could’ve been Chu Qiao?
I’m confused in the release schedule for final episodes. Does the final episode premier on May 1st for ALL subscriber members? Or if you have premier access it gets released earlier?
With the subtitles provided (daily motion) The final episode begins with the invasion of the forgein army. They’re nonexistent in the entire show till final episode. They force the 4 alliances (yong, yanbei, Ximeng, and biantang) to merge and fight against this gigantic army! And yeah, both sides have thousands and thousands of soldiers. It was awesome seeing the Ariel shot of two sides of soldiers, just shows how HUGE of a battle this was.
The battle rages on, so many side supporting characters die. I’m glad Zhao Che died, considering what he did to Huan Huan (still pissed about that). The fantasy of her appearing then leaving was pretty cool! Other than that, battle rages on till night, Chu Qiao is one on one with the general. He dies, but she is mortally wounded. Then Zhuge Yue comes to the rescue! Turns out he DID NOT die in ep 39. The battle ends with her looking like she dies and Zhuge Yue in distress. Then flash to the next part. Yan Xun and Helian are enjoying new years, and they meet up with two kids who listen to a shadow puppet show. The show talks about Chu Qiao and her story of uniting the 4 alliances and leading the final battle. The kid mentions to Yan Xun that she never died and was healed after the battle. Then the kids reunite with their dad who happens to be Zhuge Yue. Yan xun follows him to their house where Chu Qiao steps out and greets them. And together they have dinner. Now, jump forward many years later. Yan xun awakens from a dream about Chu Qiao, and his maid comes to help him. He asks about lady Helian and the maid mentions she has been dead for the past 10 years. So obviously he’s forgotten some stuff. He even asks about Li Ce and the maid mentions he died 42 yrs ago. After some discussion with a yanbei general about trade, neighboring kingdoms and Ximeng, we see an old Zhuge Yue. He is busy helping villagers with their requests like what Chu Qiao did when she was in Ximeng. A young woman comes up and says she doesn’t want to be forced in to marriage and slavery and Zhuge tells her slavery has been abolished and is now felony crime. She then gives him a scroll with something written on it and the girls name happens to be Yun Chu Qiao. He questions it to her and she says she wants to be just like her. A female general. He stamps the letter and then gives it to the girl to give it to General Chu! Soooo, she is alive?! Then jump back to Yan xun, he struggles with getting on his horse and goes off for a ride. During the ride a montage plays where all the characters are shown to have happy endings vs the end they got. Now, the final part is when Yan Xun overlooks the frozen lake and raises his bow, he thinks about the very beginning and what would happen if he didn’t shoot the arrow. He accepts the outcome of what could’ve happened. Then we jump to old Zhuge Yue at the lake and Yan xun then follows him on the lake and they look at each others old faces. Probably thinking about their past lives. Then it ends.
So lots to unpack, but from the English subs on dailymotion, that’s what I got. I hope this is the case, even when the official IQIYI/VIKI subtitles come out or are super close because THAT would be an ending I could accept. I honestly liked this drama a ton. It was something new I have never seen before. Like a grounded political war drama that you don’t really see often. Because many costume dramas to me have felt too wuxia or fantasized. So having something like this sort of dark mature tone was something new I enjoyed. I still am upset about general huan’s character. I feel like she could’ve lived. Her death seemed pretty unecessary to me, idk what you guys thought? I hope that those who read this can hopefully agree to some extent this show was decent and not focus so much of the negativity of this show. No it was not perfect at all by any means. So many other better dramas out there. But Everyone has their tastes in dramas. Whether a show is good or bad, I still give kuddos to the actors and actresses and the WORK it takes to make such a show. Especially this one.