Right now, I'm at ep 6 — Chu Zhao feels very weak and not so decisive at her schemes and games for someone who…
Does she get any better? Honestly, I feel the drama should have had atleast 36 to 40 episodes, which could properly elaborated the whole world-building aspect and could have left room for Chu Zhao to learn, assess and then, scheme — and form alliances and allies. Also, the relationship between the leads could have been more developed and slow-burn....like the romance is good and the chemistry is fire...but you know it's not giving genuine....like I understand why they might like each other....but I need to see that whole buildup and feel it in my bones. And one more suggestion, if they were not going to follow the novel fully — I think with all the changes I suggested....Xiao Xun could have been killed earlier, but then Chu Zhao could have had new enemies — Deng Yi and Xie Yangfang to kill and remove. It would have shown her character's wit and scheming skills and how well-equipped has she become with courtroom politics and games.
Right now, I'm at ep 6 — Chu Zhao feels very weak and not so decisive at her schemes and games for someone who has returned to the past. I know, court room stuff is complex and unpredictable, but still and I know she is not the most well-versed person with courtroom stuff. I think the first mistake she made was to not have any allies to back her, court allies which can help her solidify her position and stand against Xie Yangfang and Deng Yi. Because Xiao Xun will be handled by her and Xie Yanlai.
I have started watching the drama and I am currently on ep 2 — can someone tell me if Chu Zhao and the male lead marry in the end based on the novel? And how accurately is the drama following the novel?
It took me quite a while to catch up on the previous episodes because I’ve been busy studying for my board exams…
Indeed! I could completely understand the Cao siblings' struggles and their situation is very pitiful, yet at the same time, fate is cruel, but they still choose to take things in their own hand and people like Qing Ye and Xing wu are helping them becoming better people and live an honest/successful/happy life.
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Honestly, I feel the drama should have had atleast 36 to 40 episodes, which could properly elaborated the whole world-building aspect and could have left room for Chu Zhao to learn, assess and then, scheme — and form alliances and allies. Also, the relationship between the leads could have been more developed and slow-burn....like the romance is good and the chemistry is fire...but you know it's not giving genuine....like I understand why they might like each other....but I need to see that whole buildup and feel it in my bones.
And one more suggestion, if they were not going to follow the novel fully — I think with all the changes I suggested....Xiao Xun could have been killed earlier, but then Chu Zhao could have had new enemies — Deng Yi and Xie Yangfang to kill and remove. It would have shown her character's wit and scheming skills and how well-equipped has she become with courtroom politics and games.
I think the first mistake she made was to not have any allies to back her, court allies which can help her solidify her position and stand against Xie Yangfang and Deng Yi. Because Xiao Xun will be handled by her and Xie Yanlai.