Now that I think about it, the emperor had already set his aim at Lin Ruofu when "the crown prince's aides" urged…
Yeah, I feel like a student that after long confusion suddenly got understanding of the picture π They not even purposefully narrated it. I just caught up with the memory when CPP subtly said Lin Rou Fu crossed the line during Lai Min Cheng meeting. I didn't fully understood back then, but now that they concluded the emperor's plays for LRF, all make sense.
He Zong Wei still tolerable for me. But I got triggered by one of the 4 students. I believe his surname is Hong or something. The one that at first seems wise and can read the room when stopped his fiery mate to confront Guo Zheng. But as soon as SCL didn't make it to the office he only gave WYL the bread and exclude SCL π I understand his situation that he needs a connection to get even the basic of fairness. But he sure have Gou η potential.
I love how diverse the characters in this story are. They are complex in their own way and meaningful in many ways. Each of them is a protagonist in their own story.
The last scene when the black night commander asked Fan Xian's autograph may look like a mere comedic break, but I saw it as a reminder that even no named soldier like him is a human too.
There's no exact in this story. No one is perfect because each of them has their fair square of flaws.
A clever and thoughtful protagonist with high morals and integrity like Fan Xian is great in his own way but also flawed as we are consistently reminded that Fan Xian himself still walked on the path prepared by others. His peak of character development may be at the point where he finally finds his own path or eliminates the pathmaker so that he can walk in his own path.
The competent and complex Emperor is so great that at the end of the day, he ought to pay all the glory with tranquillity. No friend, no family, no genuine. He lived his life in constant wary while his brain calculated each of his subject moves. He is indeed a manipulative, but not the only manipulator in the story, in fact, even our beloved FX is a great manipulator himself. The most recent case was when he used the censor department for his own objective, like father- like son. I refused to describe any characters in JoL in black and white because most of them look so colourful to me including the emperor. He's one character I enjoy in fictional stories but wish not to encounter in reality.
Again, the seemingly dark but quite eccentric CPP. Instead of using FX, I feel like he was the one deeply hurt by Ye Qing Mei's death. He may use FX to make his mom's dreams come true, but... I don't know yet hahaha
They even humanized the small role like the old Guo Bao Kun's friend that I had forgotten.
Even when there are a lot of schemers in JoL, none of them is a copy of the other. They are unique in their own way like human being, so I never found myself bored with it.
You see the 19-21 episode truly shows how is it feels like when the emperor actively scheming. Like everybody…
The emperor is a complicated man indeed! The more the story unfolds, the more similar FX to the Emperor. Why am I suddenly singing Complicated by Avril Lavigne while writing this?! π
I can't believe there are people who write reviews of a drama before it's over. Especially I can't understand…
The one commented 'too obvious solution...' Things like that, I feel like I need their brain (I wished they not just bluffing) because I am here wrecking my brain dead! ππ₯
The examination arc is so exciting!! Just finished ep 20 and cannot wait for good subs for ep 21 to be uploaded!…
You see the 19-21 episode truly shows how is it feels like when the emperor actively scheming. Like everybody moves. Literally everybody! Yet I still somehow can't grasp his full intention (not the major intention but the small ones like asking CPP to prove when he claimed willing to be a puppet). What an enigma π In many ways, I can see that the emperor somehow feels like the older, mature, and future version of FX. Many in this comment call him ruthless, and if he is indeed that good why not make a perfect country fair with justice and free from corruption? But I was wondering, is that how people usually think? I mean, he's the emperor! That title Emperor was there for a reason. He leads human beings and each individual is different. If he directly dictates his own wisdom, then we would call him a dictator. Therefore, it's wise of him to understand that he leads human beings with their own ideals and flaws. The fact that Da Qing is a prosperous country free from civil war is a prove that he has done his job quite effectively. I believe there was a time in his youth when he was as ideal and straight as any other youth, but eventually, he learned to be ruthless and became what he is today. The leader that's respected and feared by his followers yet lonely at the same time. Didn't we see FX grow into a similar kind of person? Although FX is still in training to be a more and more ruthless leader. I am personally fascinated by the Emperor's character and story together with FX's mother of course! I believe he is one of the best fictional Emperor characters I ever seen. Because his strength is not only being narrated but also proven by his actions.
I am glad that my dad is not as clever as the emperor. I wish not to play mind games with my dad and uncle whenever they don't feel like I am good enough π Imagine being Fan Xian, pushed into a mud puddle just because his elders think it's time for him to make it big. In a way that's so 'ma fan' π€£π€£π€£ poor FX! Cayoo!!
The second prince didn't poison Ye Qing Mei. Her death was a resolt of a revolt in the capital, coincendentally…
He did love her! But just like CPP said, she always be the one opposed him and have enough capability to cause danger. Ever seen any of emperor enemy alive without his permission to date?
"You'll get used to it eventually"That's the thing people don't understand about FX's character. He will never…
If I was somehow thrown in that universe, I would just behave like wan'er. I maybe have enough brain to understand their intentions, but I don't have enough to plan a scheme or counter measure their attacks. I'll live in peace, hope not to reincarnated as commoner or too high nobility. Just decent one in countryside π
What the heck! Even Guo Bao Kun's dad don't believe in his son competence π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£ He knew the best what a fool son he has. Also, Si Zhe's mom π€π€π€π€π€ well done ππ»
its the good ol' 'be careful what you wish for'. Poor Lai Ming Chengπ"The emperor's thoughts are deep" "The…
Ay, you are not that old yet, even if you are 80 it's fine as long as you still alive, go marry some billionaire and released that drama for us ππππ chayoo!!!
He killed that old man and his daughter from the brothel
No π of course not! Lol π I mean, all of them at least once in their life said things like 'for people'. But in the process we ought to admit that it's tough to be hero or stay true to your first ideals in a world surrounded by bigger pictures. I don't know, whatever version of FX in the end, I think he still would be interesting π
To the Audience that was disappointed with season 2,
The drama we love now has reached mid of season and it is safe to say that at least to this point, they doing exceptionally well.
Some may love season 1 more, including me when I watch other series, I do often favour the first season more than the latter.
It's rare for me to be satisfied with both seasons of a series. But when I watched Joy of Life 2 realisation came to my mind that I enjoyed and approached the S2 with a different attitude from the S1.
In S1, we or at least I, were caught off guard by how well-written and well-cast this drama is. We dig it in with almost zero knowledge about the story. So naturally the plot twist here and there thrilled our dopamine to its maximum excitement.
But in S2, we knew, we learned, we were familiar, and some even read the novel already.
It's harder to fulfil my parents' expectations than to surprise them with unseen achievements. I tried not to be the kind of parent that undermined my kids' hard work. Thus far, I've seen the production team have done their best and even better to present us with some Joy in this boring life (or maybe only my life that is quite boring π ) and I want to at least respect and appreciate them for their hard work. Because at least, they didn't turn this drama into a crappy 45 episodes of trash sold for advertisement
He Zong Wei still tolerable for me. But I got triggered by one of the 4 students. I believe his surname is Hong or something. The one that at first seems wise and can read the room when stopped his fiery mate to confront Guo Zheng. But as soon as SCL didn't make it to the office he only gave WYL the bread and exclude SCL π I understand his situation that he needs a connection to get even the basic of fairness. But he sure have Gou η potential.
The last scene when the black night commander asked Fan Xian's autograph may look like a mere comedic break, but I saw it as a reminder that even no named soldier like him is a human too.
There's no exact in this story. No one is perfect because each of them has their fair square of flaws.
A clever and thoughtful protagonist with high morals and integrity like Fan Xian is great in his own way but also flawed as we are consistently reminded that Fan Xian himself still walked on the path prepared by others. His peak of character development may be at the point where he finally finds his own path or eliminates the pathmaker so that he can walk in his own path.
The competent and complex Emperor is so great that at the end of the day, he ought to pay all the glory with tranquillity. No friend, no family, no genuine. He lived his life in constant wary while his brain calculated each of his subject moves. He is indeed a manipulative, but not the only manipulator in the story, in fact, even our beloved FX is a great manipulator himself. The most recent case was when he used the censor department for his own objective, like father- like son.
I refused to describe any characters in JoL in black and white because most of them look so colourful to me including the emperor. He's one character I enjoy in fictional stories but wish not to encounter in reality.
Again, the seemingly dark but quite eccentric CPP. Instead of using FX, I feel like he was the one deeply hurt by Ye Qing Mei's death. He may use FX to make his mom's dreams come true, but... I don't know yet hahaha
They even humanized the small role like the old Guo Bao Kun's friend that I had forgotten.
Even when there are a lot of schemers in JoL, none of them is a copy of the other. They are unique in their own way like human being, so I never found myself bored with it.
.....
What an enigma π
In many ways, I can see that the emperor somehow feels like the older, mature, and future version of FX.
Many in this comment call him ruthless, and if he is indeed that good why not make a perfect country fair with justice and free from corruption? But I was wondering, is that how people usually think?
I mean, he's the emperor! That title Emperor was there for a reason. He leads human beings and each individual is different. If he directly dictates his own wisdom, then we would call him a dictator. Therefore, it's wise of him to understand that he leads human beings with their own ideals and flaws. The fact that Da Qing is a prosperous country free from civil war is a prove that he has done his job quite effectively.
I believe there was a time in his youth when he was as ideal and straight as any other youth, but eventually, he learned to be ruthless and became what he is today. The leader that's respected and feared by his followers yet lonely at the same time.
Didn't we see FX grow into a similar kind of person? Although FX is still in training to be a more and more ruthless leader.
I am personally fascinated by the Emperor's character and story together with FX's mother of course!
I believe he is one of the best fictional Emperor characters I ever seen. Because his strength is not only being narrated but also proven by his actions.
Imagine being Fan Xian, pushed into a mud puddle just because his elders think it's time for him to make it big. In a way that's so 'ma fan' π€£π€£π€£ poor FX! Cayoo!!
I mean, all of them at least once in their life said things like 'for people'. But in the process we ought to admit that it's tough to be hero or stay true to your first ideals in a world surrounded by bigger pictures. I don't know, whatever version of FX in the end, I think he still would be interesting π
Credimus quod credere volumus π
The drama we love now has reached mid of season and it is safe to say that at least to this point, they doing exceptionally well.
Some may love season 1 more, including me when I watch other series, I do often favour the first season more than the latter.
It's rare for me to be satisfied with both seasons of a series. But when I watched Joy of Life 2 realisation came to my mind that I enjoyed and approached the S2 with a different attitude from the S1.
In S1, we or at least I, were caught off guard by how well-written and well-cast this drama is. We dig it in with almost zero knowledge about the story. So naturally the plot twist here and there thrilled our dopamine to its maximum excitement.
But in S2, we knew, we learned, we were familiar, and some even read the novel already.
It's harder to fulfil my parents' expectations than to surprise them with unseen achievements.
I tried not to be the kind of parent that undermined my kids' hard work.
Thus far, I've seen the production team have done their best and even better to present us with some Joy in this boring life (or maybe only my life that is quite boring π ) and I want to at least respect and appreciate them for their hard work. Because at least, they didn't turn this drama into a crappy 45 episodes of trash sold for advertisement