Black Lotus

Mad respect to him for not being a scrawny little chicken like most male leads in cdramas. He's in good shape!

I love cunning FLs and this show is so satisfying for it. The premise is still similar to Princess Wei Young but I like the story here much better. Every ep is me just watching in glee to see how the FL gets rid of her enemies. This one kinda came out of nowhere but I'm so grateful it exists because there is nothing good in cdramaland right now.

Shen Zishan is so fine. I need this actor to be in more lead roles! Didn't care so much for the ML. His wig was distractingly bad.

The FL is amazing but I have such a hard time wanting to finish this drama because of the ML's constant bug eyed stare. He has absolutely no facial expression at all.

Anywhere to watch the last 4 eps with english subs 😭😭

No I don't think I'll leave. In fact I'll just stick around and annoy you more since you're being so rude.

Ngl the first couple of episodes have been super boring and the plot seems directionless. I hope it picks up more bc it's been years since Princess Agents but I think I'd rather have season 2 than this.

This is better than some of the big budget full dramas this year. Kinda wish the eps weren't so short. The FL is totally my type--sly, cunning and deadly.

I'm not familiar with the novel but they better not butcher the story like they did in Fighting for Love

I honestly can't believe they are wasting Zhang Tian Ai like this.

OMG yes. Song of Glory and The Legends had such badass female leads that were all wasted by the end. It's my headcanon that the last 20 episodes never happened. If I ever rewatch those dramas I usually stop at around ep 30.

Looks like another drama I might have to drop going by the recent episode comments. I'm just really disappointed they keep doing this to female led dramas and try to forcefully revolve the plot around the male lead instead. Not at all surprised after seeing that the scriptwriters are all men. They really love to take center stage for the narrative 🙄

Reading a lot of the comments and it seems like the story is now focused more on the ML? WTH. Aside from the fact that he is the most annoying character, I was initially excited for this drama because of the FL. I'm so massively disappointed that they have butchered the story like this. Why do these writers always shortchange female leads and make them side characters in their own shows?! I'm so sick of it! If I wanted a drama focused on a lame ML I would just go watch a million other dramas that already exist!

Honestly. Seeing the cast list with so many men is just disappointing. With such a lame ML too. I'm watching mostly for the FL bc I like Zhang Tianai but this is such a sausage fest to me.

For real tho. Poor Xiu'er lol. We're a long way off from seeing any progress in the cdramaland unfortunately, especially with GL. This could have been a perfect adaptation of FGEP.

We don't get enough scenes of A Mai and CYQ! Their brief scene in that cave was miles better than anything with that goofy ML. I can't stand him and his blue steel duck pout.

I love these dramas that cast more mature actresses for the lead roles. First in A Journey to Love and now here. The ML is the weakest link unfortunately. His facial expressions are weird and he always looks like he's squinting. I wish the character had more depth but right now he just seems super goofy on the surface.

I recognize the FL from Love in Between. Really love the quality of the characters that she portrays. The only bad thing is she always opposite a weak ML. I love that this drama is not as typical as your average CDrama. The FL really carried this show and I really want to see her in more roles.

Yes there are picture now. Zhou Ye looks badass! I'm so excited for this drama. Also happy that the ML looks manly and not frail like a toothpick.

Sanniang's death was so stupid. She's tied to a wooden railing and instead of having Feng Da break the frail looking wood beam with his giant hammers they make him break the metal chain and then give up. Then they stand and watch for 5 minutes as she gives a speech while a fire breaks out. Ok makes total sense.