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? Green Tea ML ?
Saw short clips of this drama on YouTube and decided to give it a try. Usually, it takes me at least 2–3 episodes to decide whether a drama is worth continuing, but this one was an instant go from the very first episode, which is pretty rare for me.
This is my first time watching a drama starring He Yu, and I think he did a great job portraying Xiao Huayong. Huayong quickly became my favourite character because it's rare to see such a "green tea" and shameless male lead in a full-length Chinese drama instead of a short drama. The way he would shamelessly act weak and faint at any moment was absolutely hilarious 😂
Beyond his green tea and playful personality, Huayong is also incredibly intelligent. I liked how he managed to keep both his martial arts abilities and his palace intelligence network hidden without arousing anyone's suspicion. He wasn't just pretending to be weak but he was always several steps ahead of everyone else.
Ep 31 was probably my favourite. Huayong was genuinely happy about becoming a father, yet at the same time felt guilty for leaving Xi He to deal with the aftermath alone. Despite knowing that he would never get the chance to watch his child grow up, he had already planned everything, even thinking about their education and choosing a teacher up until the age of fifteen. That scene was both heartwarming and heartbreaking 🥹
I also loved watching Xi He gradually change from someone who was cold, guarded, and scheming into someone who truly loved Huayong. One of my favourite moments was when she said that if their child were a son, she hoped he would grow up to be like his father. To me, that's one of the greatest compliments a wife could give her husband.
My biggest dissatisfaction was how Huayong returned in ep 36. I wish ep 33–36 had shown how he faked his death, survived the poison, and recovered before making his return. Since Xi He is supposed to be highly intelligent, I also expected her to notice that something felt off during the funeral and start suspecting that Huayong was still alive. That would've made the reunion much more satisfying.
I also felt that the Fifth Prince's obsession with Xi He dragged on for too long in the final episodes. While the drama explained that he was willing to die for her, those scenes became repetitive and a little frustrating to watch. I was also hoping the Ninth Prince would end up with Yingruo.
Overall, I really enjoyed this drama, and Xiao Huayong is definitely the highlight for me. I loved how he balanced his playful, shameless side with his calm, intelligent, and serious side. He's such a refreshing male lead, and I'll definitely be checking out more of He Yu's dramas after this.
This is my first time watching a drama starring He Yu, and I think he did a great job portraying Xiao Huayong. Huayong quickly became my favourite character because it's rare to see such a "green tea" and shameless male lead in a full-length Chinese drama instead of a short drama. The way he would shamelessly act weak and faint at any moment was absolutely hilarious 😂
Beyond his green tea and playful personality, Huayong is also incredibly intelligent. I liked how he managed to keep both his martial arts abilities and his palace intelligence network hidden without arousing anyone's suspicion. He wasn't just pretending to be weak but he was always several steps ahead of everyone else.
Ep 31 was probably my favourite. Huayong was genuinely happy about becoming a father, yet at the same time felt guilty for leaving Xi He to deal with the aftermath alone. Despite knowing that he would never get the chance to watch his child grow up, he had already planned everything, even thinking about their education and choosing a teacher up until the age of fifteen. That scene was both heartwarming and heartbreaking 🥹
I also loved watching Xi He gradually change from someone who was cold, guarded, and scheming into someone who truly loved Huayong. One of my favourite moments was when she said that if their child were a son, she hoped he would grow up to be like his father. To me, that's one of the greatest compliments a wife could give her husband.
My biggest dissatisfaction was how Huayong returned in ep 36. I wish ep 33–36 had shown how he faked his death, survived the poison, and recovered before making his return. Since Xi He is supposed to be highly intelligent, I also expected her to notice that something felt off during the funeral and start suspecting that Huayong was still alive. That would've made the reunion much more satisfying.
I also felt that the Fifth Prince's obsession with Xi He dragged on for too long in the final episodes. While the drama explained that he was willing to die for her, those scenes became repetitive and a little frustrating to watch. I was also hoping the Ninth Prince would end up with Yingruo.
Overall, I really enjoyed this drama, and Xiao Huayong is definitely the highlight for me. I loved how he balanced his playful, shameless side with his calm, intelligent, and serious side. He's such a refreshing male lead, and I'll definitely be checking out more of He Yu's dramas after this.
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