The ratings are low because of the controversies surrounding this drama regarding the original FL. It's natural that the fans of the original actress would rate this low even if they don't watch it. Plus, the plot drags in the middle a little bit so it has the usual flaws of Chinese xianxia dramas, that could be another reason. The actors are not traffic actors but LXY has a considerable fandom which is why it at least got a little bit of traction. I loved this drama because it hooked me with its cute beginning. The leads have amazing chemistry, sweet interactions and great intimacy. I applaud the cast and crew because even if it is a reshoot, they've done such an amazing job that it looks almost completely seamless. Even though HYX was acting out some scenes alone in the reshoot, they still manage to convey chemistry which is an amazing feat of the director and editor. Overall, this drama will have a special spot in Chinese dramaland for its resilience and professionalism. And yes both LXY and HYX deliver solid performances, I really want to see them together again.
It's fun in the begining, draggy in the middle but has a happy ending and the cutest special episode at the end.
Now that the drama is over , I'm coping by watching their edits, especially the edits of their kiss scenes 😏 yeah, I'm shameless but I can't help it. They both have performed them so well, very believable 🫣 especially in the epilogue. I'm obsessed lol.
Did people during those time actually think a mark like this can be naturally there on a human? No wonder she…
The intelligence level of the side characters in this drama 🤣🤣. I was surprised when people around her thought it to be true and natural, I mean she was even famous for her mark and her empress fate ....to the point where I thought that it might even be true, like a flower shaped birthmark. But I knew I was right all along. 🫣🤣
I didn't think it was an "ultimatum" more so just laying reality on the table and what his options are. WY is…
But she didn't try to discuss or even reason with him. She explained the truth to him , then said she can't fully trust him, then gave him two options, one which includes kowtowing to her and thanking her (basically saying goodbye for the last time) . That's an ultimatum, choose our side and I will continue to adore you but keep you away from power or choose power and say thank you and go. The scene after that is touching though, I am glad WY made this choice (or at least appears to for now)
It's fun in the begining, draggy in the middle but has a happy ending and the cutest special episode at the end.
It's more than okay in the beginning, lots of fun and cute interactions. Maybe it will benefit from a binge rather than chasing. Those of us of who were chasing had to exercise a lot of patience during the draggy parts lol. But it's worth checking out at least once.
I think he was told by the people of Bianzhou and now they plan to use him like a pawn. I think the servant mentions…
True and it didn't help when WS went ahead with the investigation, giving the impression that he is choosing his wife over his cousin. I don't know man, the entire handling of this situation in the drama, plot, script, acting and directing wise, is so ham handed. Both WS and the grandmother take questionable decisions, almost like they want to drive him away even though that's clearly not supposed to be their intentions. The conversation in the beginning of ep 16 just about made me pull my hair out. And then she is surprised when he calls her bluff lol.
I am watching POB but it's okay for me so I'm thinking of watching Joy of Life
Yes I want a a fun and intelligent drama, POB is not scratching that itch for me so JOL it is. I was waiting for season 2 to finish before picking it up because I despise cliffhangers hehe
What?!?! I thought the grandmother was a smart lady. She handled that conversation with WY with about as much grace as a freight train. She gave him an ultimatum and reaped her reward, why would she do something like that when she knows things are still sensitive with WY? Did she want to lose him? Frustration inducing lol
The analysis about Wei Shao character from this account on X is interesting:While watching Ep11, I realized that…
It's like, in the beginning, he doesn't care for her good opinion and is open and Frank about his true self and thoughts. As time goes by he gets used to being his true self with her, exposing his innermost thoughts, feelings and vulnerability to her alone. That's why he is comfortable getting into arguments and showdowns with her.
To think that these are just the kiss scenes from ep 21 to 40, double that for the rest of the drama.
The scene after that is touching though, I am glad WY made this choice (or at least appears to for now)
LXY and HYX have the best kiss scenes 😍😍