I agree about the writing and the pacing/editing and to this day, Iām still surprised that such experienced…
Even if it was a break up drama, it makes more sense to break-up with a high quality work. Even if a star leaves, the production company should still care about its reputation. Besides, they might have been able to keep a connection with RJL if Love & Crown was high quality but theyāve probably now shut that avenue completely down with what they produced. Theyāve also potentially scared away outside talent by what they did to Peng Xiao Ran. Forcing someone to film is bad and so is tricking someone into a poor production and then trying to sacrifice them both in and outside of the show. What decently popular talent will want to work with them in the future? Anyway , I canāt and probably never will hate this show because Xiao Ran worked so hard on it and it gave me Cangcang, who I adore but I will probably never watch another Huanrui production outside of the ones that involved Xiao Ran (thankfully thereās only 2). For a company currently struggling this shouldnāt be the result they want.
honestly the drama and book is very different, isnāt it? Iām reading the book, Iām around 200 pages and…
The book starts from the middle of Xiao Feng and Li Chengyinās story whereas the drama starts from the beginning. What happens in the beginning is a big reveal in the later stages of the book. And the book characters get a lot of their depth in the side stories.
I can understand why some people are asking why this drama has a relatively low rating, but after I had finished…
I agree about the writing and the pacing/editing and to this day, Iām still surprised that such experienced companies such as Huanrui and Yehua would let an entire drama be weakened by such a correctable element. The power struggle storyline gave it a suitable, believable, and realistic framework but the screenwriter and editor seemed to lose focus. A sickly, power starved yet revolutionary emperor marries the unruly and independent daughter of his greatest foe in order to gain the crown, and against all odds and machinations, they form an unshakeable bond and also reform the country for the better. This sounds like a great setup for a grand and powerful story and very complex characters. Drawing on historical examples could have better strengthened and grounded the story further. Had it been more grounded in reality, I think it would have felt closer to serious drama given how strong the acting performances were.
Guys, I also want to see Peng Xiao Ran's new look, but Weibo doesn't work in my country, so I can't see updates…
Outside of Chinese sites, the next best option is the YouTube channel run by a Chinese fan called flypxr-zc1kr. They donāt translate but they do publish filming and other videos from time to time.
I had such high expectations for this drama solely because of the main cast. Having Peng Xiaoran and Ren Jialun…
The original script got scrapped at the beginning of filming and instead of pausing to write and polish another script, they wrote the script as they filmed. But, the original book is just as confusing tbh, which is part of the problem. If the source is weak, the script is also often weak. Those praising the book are probably praising the stronger romantic line and the more lovestruck/obedient version of Cangcang but not the overall plot. The drama does a better job of setting up the world and motivations of the characters but is weaker on the emotional front because it shifted focus to the supporting characters when it should have been giving pay off to viewers by showing the growth of the main couple, both in their relationship and as people, during the final part of the show. The first third is okay despite the frustration because Cangcang and Xiao Huan are essentially at odds because of her father and the Lingbi Sect. The Western Regions is supposed to be where they reconcile, free from the influence of the toxic atmosphere of the court or the troubles of the martial arts world, but the drama cut out a lot of that journey such as Cangcang getting hit by an arrow while trying to protect Xiao Huan, finding Dr. Li to save Xiao Huan, and Xiao Huan confiding in Kumor that she should stay there if she doesnāt want to come back to the capital with him. Then when they return to the court, the narrative should not only show the improvement in their relationship but how itās strong enough to survive the court machinations and is the foundation for them to effectively rule together with one heart and mind. I think the story could have worked with a sad ending because Xiao Huan is essentially terminally ill but for it to work, there has to be a sense that things have gotten better but there isnāt really any reward for either the characters or the audience. Unfortunately, the drama chooses to focus on Du Tingxinās descent and Xiao Qing Qianās love story, deviating from the original story where Cangcang and XQQ held the court together while Xiao Huan dealt with the Lingbi Sect. It should of ended like the book where theyāve both dealt with their respective major problems (Cangcang was her father/acclimating to court life and Xiao Huan was his mother (Lingbi Sect)) to meet again and begin their version of happily ever after with Xiao Huanās remaining time.
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Anyway , I canāt and probably never will hate this show because Xiao Ran worked so hard on it and it gave me Cangcang, who I adore but I will probably never watch another Huanrui production outside of the ones that involved Xiao Ran (thankfully thereās only 2). For a company currently struggling this shouldnāt be the result they want.
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They donāt translate but they do publish filming and other videos from time to time.
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The first third is okay despite the frustration because Cangcang and Xiao Huan are essentially at odds because of her father and the Lingbi Sect. The Western Regions is supposed to be where they reconcile, free from the influence of the toxic atmosphere of the court or the troubles of the martial arts world, but the drama cut out a lot of that journey such as Cangcang getting hit by an arrow while trying to protect Xiao Huan, finding Dr. Li to save Xiao Huan, and Xiao Huan confiding in Kumor that she should stay there if she doesnāt want to come back to the capital with him. Then when they return to the court, the narrative should not only show the improvement in their relationship but how itās strong enough to survive the court machinations and is the foundation for them to effectively rule together with one heart and mind. I think the story could have worked with a sad ending because Xiao Huan is essentially terminally ill but for it to work, there has to be a sense that things have gotten better but there isnāt really any reward for either the characters or the audience. Unfortunately, the drama chooses to focus on Du Tingxinās descent and Xiao Qing Qianās love story, deviating from the original story where Cangcang and XQQ held the court together while Xiao Huan dealt with the Lingbi Sect. It should of ended like the book where theyāve both dealt with their respective major problems (Cangcang was her father/acclimating to court life and Xiao Huan was his mother (Lingbi Sect)) to meet again and begin their version of happily ever after with Xiao Huanās remaining time.
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Niannian is so beautiful up close:
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