Evamaren

They never really got close in the previous life and he always had feelings for her. Now he wants to protect her and knows that all the other choices for husband would lead to her downfall. Plus he is a meddler who always thinks he knows best!

I think it was different in various different dynasties - 2000 years is a long time, rules and customs changed around a lot.

They die in the first episode and both wake back up into their younger selves at age 18, before getting married.

Me too! The only thing changed is that they’ve made both a little more charming and likable, which is perfect. 🤩

And yet she travels with only one hardly filled piece of cloth! Where is it all coming from?

Who doesn’t love beautiful men with gorgeous hand fans? I especially like it when the fans are secret weapons.

If I was her, I would consider the shovel to the head my divorce and be forever done with that marriage, no need for papers to prove it!

I was the same, I avoided Yanxi Palace for so long due to usually disliking palace intrigue and Qing dynasty in particular. But when I decided to give it a try last week I realized how utterly wrong I had been! I was glued to the screen, every single character has AMAZING depth, even the villains - you completely understand all of their actions. The script is so smart and there’s not a single boring moment. Do watch it as soon as you possibly can, you won’t regret it.

They kiss in the trailer, so I think there will be romance, as well.

You need to rate each episode (click on “write a review” and rate, no need to add words) to increase the overall rating, it really helps!

Use Microsoft’s Edge browser which can auto-translate Chinese subtitles. Then search for the Chinese title - 美人谋 - on bilibili (Chinese youtube). When you activate subtitles on the videos you find there, they’ll be translated into acceptable eng subs for you.

Yes, me too! The characters in here are more engaging. In Fox Spirit, everyone is so perfect but I also somehow don’t care at all what happens.

I want to know, as well!

The trailer subs are good, which gives me hope thatMango’s hired a good translator for this! ☺️

I could really relate to him in that scene!! I think anyone who grows up idealistic and is then crushed into submission can relate! Everyone should have a Fan Xian! 🥹

This drama is the exact opposite of Blossoms in Adversity in that nobody ever explains things, talks honestly to each other, nor clears up any misunderstandings. Thus they just fester endlessly making everyone unnecessarily miserable!

It’s just how the universe works in dramas, just like nobody can tell that someone is a girl as long as they wear their hair in a male-style topknot, but suddenly see it the moment she lets it down.

You can see them happily marrying in the trailer, I’m sure the ending will be happy.

I disagree, she’s very childlike and he wanted to preserve her innocence without disturbing her by bringing up topics that have never occurred to her. That’s why he was so careful and vague, he assumes that just like a child she’s just never had a sexual urge before and doesn’t want to harass her if that is something she just doesn’t feel herself. He thinks that all she’s ever felt for him is friendship, and that he’s the only one in love. And frankly, he may very well be right!

They already kissed in an earlier episode, after his father had died. I’m sure they will again when they’re married!
Overall, historical dramas are varied and you’ll find some with lots of romance and affection and some with none. E.g. The General’s Lady has lots of affection and kissing. Anything with Richard Li usually features a lot of kissing because he’s so good at it. Story of Kunning Palace, while making you wait a long time, has very passionate kiss scenes (they start out as non-consensual, though, so don’t watch if that bothers you, but the couple are together in real life and you can tell their kisses are real). Other dramas such as The Long Ballad have no kisses at all (it’s still good, though).