Sssnoopyyy

love the bro/sismance he has with SYM (loved that scene where they were just lying on the bench sighing about how they just want a simple life lol)

Thoughts on the latest episode (sorry for the rage):

Is it just me but wth was that 180 from the Emperor??? I was literally baffled the entire time. His character is the most illogically written and he doesn't even give his son an apology or proper explanation. The neglect and abuse started way before the Empress died, so is he not going to explain that?

Honestly feel awful for NH. I wouldn't blame him if he resented his father his whole life to the point of rebelling. I don't know if they're trying to make NH a saint here (because I'm sure he had his ambitions) or if they're trying to make the Emperor a good father who just shows tough love. NH has been trying to explain himself to you the whole time, and what kind of wise Emperor would believe a young child would kill someone without at least trying to investigate. If he disliked NH because of his wariness over Gao Changyin, I mean wouldn't that naturally steer him to suspect the adult first lol?

Also, CGH is the definition of hypocrite. Looking back at their childhood, he wasn't exactly a nice person. He was a jerk to NH before the battle, and then gets mad when NH didn't send reinforcements. It's like NH is to be blamed regardless of what he does. You're in the battlefield, my friend, your men could've still died either way. - hands in air -

She was really good there, opposite of her character here. Glad she has many dramas lined up lately

Likely CGH. I have a feeling CGU shoots and kills NH, and SYM tries to fight in rage but ofc gets killed

Poorly written, so the emperor all of a sudden is not the bad father anymore and made him crown prince? I never understood why he was cruel to NH even before the empress died - no excuse

Ahh that makes sense good point

Yeah we all saw that fancam of her in a modern day outfit jumping into his arms and kissing hahaah

I think they are making things extra dramatic with the leads to make their ending more satisfying haha.

CGH is unhinged lol

AJTL was my fave (if the last few eps were done differently it would’ve been a 10/10). One of the best wuxia that year

I don’t want this drama to end!

Yes you bring up a good point, he was her hope. This makes it even harder, you can see her fighting her conflicting feelings in the latest eps, understandably

Exactly, well said. I even read comments where ppl said that she didn’t read the whole script, but she did as mentioned in earlier eps. She is technically just an observer in this world figuring out how to survive and already has a certain view on who NH is (he was horrible in the script). Unexpectedly, she falls in love with masked man LSL, and is now sorting out the conflicting feelings after finding out his true identity. I mean anyone would tread softly.

I do wonder if LSL existed in the original, I don’t think he did? That was the one change

Yep based on other comments and what I saw on Weibo, having to explain her character’s POV

Almost as if toxic behaviour is considered acceptable. Reminds me of the old school dramas where jerk behaviour is romanticized and the ML always gets away with it. Not saying NH is your typical male lead/a jerk, but he was in the other script and isn’t perfect here either. It’s ok to have our own opinions but ppl should keep opinions to the story and not real life. Bashing the actress doesn’t make us better than SYM lol

So toxic, the way actors get chewed up over little things

So toxic, the things actors have to go through

I am sad seeing all the Weibo posts where the actress has to explain her character, so unnecessary. Are we the minority who feels the hate is just a little much? Yes her behaviour is quite frustrating, but I can understand it because she doesn’t see what we viewers see. Also NH has his flaws - how could she not have her guard up? With the latest eps we can see her lashing out but there is development there as she sorts out her feelings. If she were ruthless, she wouldn’t consider him at all and just kill him. Not justifying her cruel words to NH, but no need for the hate especially towards the actress.

Tbh, some of her behaviour is quite realistic

honestly I've been so suspicious of NR from the get go. There is no way a prince like him can be like that. It must be an act???

And the emperor's favoritism since the beginning (even before the empress died) makes zero sense

I totally understand the frustration about her character, but still find it harsh. And to hear that the actress herself is getting backlash for it too? Am I the only one who doesn't feel like it's such a big deal? I know this immense angst is to leave us more satisfied when the couple do get together.

Also, Nan Heng has his own flaws. Yes, unlike the original story, he truly loves SYM. But still, it's hard for SYM to get her preconceived views on him out of her system. She's juggling a lot trying to prevent chaos from happening and also navigating her feelings. Cut her some slack! I think she is showing development in the latest episodes, instead of just blindly wanting to kill him.

NR's character is too much lol, I keep wondering if it's just an act and that he's actually very calculating.

LYN is so good at playing tragic heroes, I feel like he's being casted as these characters for a good reason. May be influencing viewers having an extra soft spot for Nan Heng.