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I was wondering why it was called Story of Kunning palace, when there has been no Kunning palace mentioned in the drama :D

Thanks! That's disappointing, though I get their point of view. I have seen some that are set in certain years and find it interesting to compare how culture etc. changes.

Does someone know what year is this drama set on? Like what historical time are the costumes etc. based on?

I'm so glad this was less than 40 episodes. I felt like it was on point almost all the time, there were not so many unnecessary side plots as there are in many other xianxias/wuxias. Now it was a pleasure to watch without skipping!

He was okay, but I think there would have been other good choices, maybe more to my liking. Do you know which other actors they considered?

Thank you all who answered! I just came back to tell you that I watched this and do not regret it :) There were only a couple of not so interesting side plots/missions and mostly it was just the main plot continuing with a good pace. The FL was awesome and the main couple's relationship good, though not my favorite. There were many funny moments too. It was very nice to see a good xianxia drama after a while!

Thank you!

Does anyone know with which characters is Shen Li's name written originally?

This gets good reviews but I'm still on the fence whether to start watching or not. I am bored of all those historical dramas where the leads complete some random mission after mission and grow closer during them. I prefer a bigger plot and complicate relationships (doesn't have to be romantic relationships, family relationships etc. are also interesting). I like romance where there is tension and strong emotions, highs and lows. Humor is of course a plus though not necessary. When I read the comments people are praising the visuals and other stuff I don't care so much about. I have just dropped too many xianxias or wuxias lately, but then some of my favorite dramas are also xianxias so I always hope to find a new favorite.

Is there any romance in this one?

Yes!
- Night of Love With You
- Secretary Bai Wants to Resign Everyday
- The Deliberations of Love
- Maid's Revenge
- A Tale of Love and Loyalty
- Better a Lie Than a Truth
- Destined to Meet You

I did not like A Love So Beautiful at all (only that last few eps were okay) and not so much Put Your Head on My Shoulder. Is there any point trying to watch this? Is there anyone who liked this but not the other two?

Yes I understand what you're saying, or at least I think so, and I also have noticed this is very common in c- and k-dramas. Perhaps I made my point too shortly, but my assumption is that this kind of FL vs SFL setting is to sell what drama makers assume (who knows if they are right or wrong) is a "female fantasy". That many viewers feel they are very average looking, clumsy etc. - always lacking when comparing themselves to other people. And so when they watch a drama they would feel connected to this kind of FL and imagine that they also could get the perfect guy to love them just as they are. And in this fantasy it's important that the SFL is super pretty and capable, so that it's clear that the ML has what seems to be the better choice, but he still chooses the average FL. This being said, I myself have always enjoyed watching beautiful and capable FL's who don't give me second-hand embarrassment :D

I think I'll wait and see how the reviews are when the whole drama is out and then watch if they are good.

This was so stupid and unnecessary, especially since in the novel it was the opposite: the mother was actually trying to get them back together but the ML resented FL for the break-up etc.

This is the first drama I saw Leo Wu in, it was a bit difficult to accept him as an adult romantic lead after remembering him as an underage teenager :D

Because they want to show us that the ML chooses the FL because he loves her, not because she's the most beautiful.

I was eager to watch this, but after reading these comments I realized what I actually miss is Lin Yi's character in Love Scenery, so decided to re-watch that instead :)

I was thinking the same. They clearly they set it up for a second season, and since the first season has been doing well we probably get one.

Thank you! I think the thing that I missed was that the prince/ML would not be considered a possible successor if he was not married. Wow, the sister was really a scumbag.