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The book has a happy ending. It doesn't end in the icy lake.
Thanks to the bloggers and above discussions! If not reading those to know the real ending, I would have continued to be very frustrated.

Sidenote… and as usual in dramas I watch I fell for the second (Yan Xun) and third (Xiao Ce) male leads lol

First impression is… meh. I do not connect with the FL and ML.

She traveled back in time multiple times until she found him. He had been waiting for her for 5 years, and with just one look, they exchanged a mutual understanding. She left her life behind for him and he knew it. I agree that it lacked a bit of touching or kissing though but at least it was a happy ending.

Captivating drama. Finally scriptwriters who didn't fall into the time travel ending cliche. Miracles exist.

Low budget. I didn't like the female lead. Chemistry was lacking with ML. Still watchable. Drama is about food and I perial kitchen. I gave a 7.5

I recently watched a Chinese drama about time travel, where the female lead went back in time. I also know of a futuristic time travel drama (not set in today's era) that is going to be released soon with a twisted ending. Obviously, there are different kinds of censorship involved…I understand that scriptwriters have to follow guidelines if they want their script approved, but I am curious if they do not change Chinese history events why it would be restricted for a character of fiction to go back to living for good with the love of her life? Scriptwriters are just lazy using the same bittersweet or sad ending. Maybe giving a river of tears to the fans is their happy ending uh? If the couple is not meant to be together from the start, then the drama should not be labeled a romance. If K-Drama scriptwriters can offer happy endings (not always, I agree but way more) why not C-Drama scriptwriters? (Faith - The Great Doctor). I already have a hard time with comedy but time travel is soon to be added on my black list. Not worth it.

Time travel in romance stories always seems to result in a sad ending where the couple is separated. Usually, the male protagonist either has a doppelganger in the modern era or rarely, he joins the heroine through time. There's only been one instance I watched so far where the heroine goes back in time and returns after 10 years without aging (thank you cosmetics anti-aging!) To me, this kind of time travel plot is not romantic at all and quite the opposite of what a love story should be. Bittersweet or sad ending 99% each time. 😑

Scriptwriters have no imagination and use the same boring overused sad/separation endings.

Then, no go for me. Thanks for sharing

My biggest deception

I loved new life begins. I strongly suggest you to watch love like the galaxy, then royal feast. Both are very different but for me top of the top. And you are definitely not alone in being obsessed with c-dramas (period costume for me). I recently watched a few K-dramas and enjoyed them too.

In my eyes this director cannot do wrong. Another period drama so I am eager to watch

This director is a gem. I hope the script and actors won't disappoint!

Is it another bittersweet ending?

Ouch. It was painful watching. Drpped

Thank you so much! Much appreciated!

Love Like a Galaxy is an exceptional drama that brilliantly weaves together family dynamics and political intrigue. A must watch..
Anyways… have fun watching, you have now few choices. Each drama page has similar recommendations, click on covers to be directed. This page offers a few family oriented dramas.
https://mydramalist.com/23911-the-story-of-ming-lan/recs

My recommendations (in order) More thrillers, xianxia, fantasy, all period dramas

Love like the galaxy
Eternal love
The untamed (BL but censured and tamed to kinda bromance)
General and I
Love and destiny
Who rules the world
General’s Lady
Governor’s secret love
The Moon Brightens For You

😉

You are very welcome 😉

Would you be kind enough to translate in English please. Thanks

Is there any news regarding season 2? It would be great to have an update.