This drama is very interesting mainly because of the fight scenes.I have only Watch two drama that features this particular actor.. The characters he plays are only different in the name of the Character, name of the country e.t.c Although than this differences, both dramas can be sum by the following character traits/events.. 1. Arrogant/nonChalant character: the drama always with the character exhibiting a nonchalant attitude plus an arrogant demeanour. 2.Rebellious character: he always reject advise(s) from older characters because of his shallow outlook in life. In snow sword stride in was constantly contradicting his father (Xu Xiao). Forgetting that without the protection of his dad that is forge with blood, he would have killed.. In Joy of life , it is always talk nonsensical talk about creating a pact for himself. 3. He must have an Edge: he must always have some one or something that supports his reckless decision... In joy of life he has the support of Chen Ping Ping / Director Chen .. Who is supporting him because of his mom and Wu Zhu [Uncle] who his supporting him for the same sentiment. 4. He must be a ladies man: in both drama ,in addition to his main love interest , for some reason any lady that Cross part with him must fall in love because he is that special.. In Snow sword stride you have Qing Niao and Xuanyuan Qing Feng while in joy of life is both Si Li Li and Haitang Duo Duo [Northern Qi saintess]. 5.He must risk the lives of people around him in pursuit of senseless revenge against opponent more powerful than him.. In Joy of life he went against the second Prince (an illegitimate son) to just to avenge the death of Teng Zijing , while in Snow sword stride is about the death of Lao Huang... In conclusion, all this traits/event who won't have be visible to me , if the actor was impeccable his acting... Apart from the fight scene, the acting by the ML looks like that of a support actor... When I watch Joy of life I thought his mannerisms/demeanour was at the direction of the director, but after I Watched Snow sword stride I realise that it is own limitations in expressing a character... The actor is just annoying because of how he interpret the character(s) . After I watched both dramas ,for short period I became delusional, thinking I could become an actor (if he become a ML , anyone become an actor).. I snapped out it after I watched a super drama like "Good Bye , My Princess" that had an actor that can act..
I completely understand how you feel. I'm currently on Episode 28, and unfortunately, I still have the same frustration…
Okay.... I have not watch the (I don't plan to watch ) , so I can't talk about, but concerning the long ballad the only draw for his the main actress (dilraba) . Although when I watched the long ballad, I was still enchanted by costume cdrama, hence I did not really analysis the quality of the drama... Have you watch brocade odyssey? If you answer is no... I will like to test your no dropping drama policy with this particular drama..
Not much to write... This is drama is different from Bai Lu's past costume drama.... In this drama her character has more depth... Since I started watching cdrama I have never watch her play a costume drama character with this layer of complexity... She is vulnerable, weak, yet she is still strong to fight threats from various antagonist in the drama... This is probably going to be one the best cdrama in 2026 and that say a lot . Because at this time last, there way so many gems of dramas that have aired or airing... This year in my opinion is one the worst year for cdrama (costume) .. Most of the drama I have watched are not terrible, they are just below expectations...
I completely understand how you feel. I'm currently on Episode 28, and unfortunately, I still have the same frustration…
Yeah... You are right... At the moment I am watching other drama, but I hope to finish the drama in the future... "I never drop a drama once I've started" are you sure , you can continue with this policy because they are some cdrama that are just so horrible, i am not sure you can watch them...
The drama is interesting, but way and manner they expose Lui PEI and his daughter is just so fake... You are able to fake the poisoning of the emperor, fake framing of Cui Xing Zhou just to expose him ?It is just so unrealistic.The writers ran of ideas to end the drama and came with this? How disappointing...
i think the reason xiao xun and xie yanfang have more power than the old ministers was because of their powerful…
I understand your point, but my issue is that , it was not properly shown to the viewers... his father(Xiao Xun) only appear few times in the drama ... His role is limited. He only gives him advise and of course he doesn't listen to advise...
This drama is not terrible, but is not very good either... I liked the beginning (I was expecting a Kunming palace vibe)... The main character, Chu Zhao is just all over the place... How can you be the grand princess, the one who is supposed to safeguard the throne for the young prince, Yet She left the Prince alone in the palace where you have people that want to kill him... Also , what gives her the power to take over command of her father's troops/soldiers... How can she command troops when has no military achievement... Furthermore, how can the villain Xiao Xun , Xie Yan Fang who are very young yet have more power than older ministers in imperial... The way in which the main antagonist manipulate and influence events is just ridiculous...
The drama was good till episode 15, then onwards it went downhill. Too many plot holes. The female leads personality…
You are right... I thought I was the only one that felt the relevance of the FL was overstated... She went from a pig butcher to a general which just ridiculous...
just finished watching this drama. It is one of the best cdrama released in 2026 . Yet they are things I found perplexing while I was watching the drama 1. The FL , Fan Chang Yu relevance was overstated... Her character development moves from zero to hundred (from a pig butcher to a general) . How she is able to kill one of the best Warriors (Prince Changxin) and only have an arm injury is ridiculous... She is reckless, impulsive and stubborn.. Her reckless decision to expose herself to Sui Yuan Qing , led to the massacre of the people in her town ... 2. They were too many villains in the drama. They were four characters who were villains - Qi Min / Sui Yuan Huai ,Sui Yuan Qing ,Prince Changxin and Chancellor Wei which are too many for a 40 episode... Because of the limited episode (restricted from China's television administration) the ending of some of the villains felt rushed... In hindsight, I believe the drama is overated... I am not saying the drama is bad , but the hype did not matches the drama . Unlike a drama like Prisoner of beauty while the hype was worth it..
I tried watching this drama because of Bai Lu ... But I just couldn't continue watching it ( I stopped at episode 28) .. They are many flaws/hole in this drama,but what really pissed me off is the character "Qin Zhi Yan" .. From her introduction in the drama she was just atrocious, useless and always provoke dangerous situations for the ML and FL ... I tried, but I don't see myself watching more than 20 episodes of this pure madness...
1. Arrogant/nonChalant character: the drama always with the character exhibiting a nonchalant attitude plus an arrogant demeanour.
2.Rebellious character: he always reject advise(s) from older characters because of his shallow outlook in life. In snow sword stride in was constantly contradicting his father (Xu Xiao). Forgetting that without the protection of his dad that is forge with blood, he would have killed.. In Joy of life , it is always talk nonsensical talk about creating a pact for himself.
3. He must have an Edge: he must always have some one or something that supports his reckless decision... In joy of life he has the support of Chen Ping Ping / Director Chen .. Who is supporting him because of his mom and Wu Zhu [Uncle] who his supporting him for the same sentiment.
4. He must be a ladies man: in both drama ,in addition to his main love interest , for some reason any lady that Cross part with him must fall in love because he is that special.. In Snow sword stride you have Qing Niao and Xuanyuan Qing Feng while in joy of life is both Si Li Li and Haitang Duo Duo [Northern Qi saintess].
5.He must risk the lives of people around him in pursuit of senseless revenge against opponent more powerful than him.. In Joy of life he went against the second Prince (an illegitimate son) to just to avenge the death of Teng Zijing , while in Snow sword stride is about the death of Lao Huang...
In conclusion, all this traits/event who won't have be visible to me , if the actor was impeccable his acting... Apart from the fight scene, the acting by the ML looks like that of a support actor... When I watch Joy of life I thought his mannerisms/demeanour was at the direction of the director, but after I Watched Snow sword stride I realise that it is own limitations in expressing a character... The actor is just annoying because of how he interpret the character(s) . After I watched both dramas ,for short period I became delusional, thinking I could become an actor (if he become a ML , anyone become an actor).. I snapped out it after I watched a super drama like "Good Bye , My Princess" that had an actor that can act..
Cui Xing Zhou just to expose him ?It is just so unrealistic.The writers ran of ideas to end the drama and came with this? How disappointing...
Furthermore, how can the villain Xiao Xun , Xie Yan Fang who are very young yet have more power than older ministers in imperial... The way in which the main antagonist manipulate and influence events is just ridiculous...
1. The FL , Fan Chang Yu relevance was overstated... Her character development moves from zero to hundred (from a pig butcher to a general) . How she is able to kill one of the best Warriors (Prince Changxin) and only have an arm injury is ridiculous... She is reckless, impulsive and stubborn.. Her reckless decision to expose herself to Sui Yuan Qing , led to the massacre of the people in her town ...
2. They were too many villains in the drama. They were four characters who were villains - Qi Min / Sui Yuan Huai ,Sui Yuan Qing ,Prince Changxin and Chancellor Wei which are too many for a 40 episode... Because of the limited episode (restricted from China's television administration) the ending of some of the villains felt rushed...
In hindsight, I believe the drama is overated... I am not saying the drama is bad , but the hype did not matches the drama . Unlike a drama like Prisoner of beauty while the hype was worth it..