StarryNight11

Tbh the drama isn't as bad as many put it out to be, it has its shortfalls but definitely still worth watching. All the actors did a fantastic job and the story did try to make every character interesting and multi-layered. Every character had a purpose and was integral to the story.

I really like Ren Jialun's character, he showed the darkness of the palace and burdens of being Emperor. In many dramas, they tend to romanticize the Emperor, always being softhearted and fairytale like. Here, Xiao Huan is willing the make the tough decisions that benefits the bigger picture even though it brings him harm.

For me, the issue this drama had is putting the entire final arc on Du Ting Xin. The amount of power & influence she wields in the palace isn't logical which I feel contributed to some parts not making sense. While many are unhappy with the ending, I kind of understand why the leads had to do what they did. Hope people realize that BE does not equate to a bad drama.

Just finished the first 2 episodes and WOW! What a masterclass in storytelling and pacing of the drama. During the first 10 mins of ep 1, I thought I mistakenly clicked ep 5 but nope, the show just goes straight into the action. No super long voiceover narration to set the scene, just immediately showing us the ML fighting, the introduction of the FL is also done superbly well.

The mark of a good scriptwriter, even though many characters were introduced within the short span of 2 episodes, I somehow can follow the story and understand how these people fit into the overall plot. Also they managed to show us the backstory of Su Mu Yu and Su Chang He all while present time Su Mu Yu is racing to save his Master + introducing the FL.

Gosh this has to be the best first 2 episodes I have seen this year. I am immediately taken straight to the high point and I am sooooo excited to watch the rest!

The moment the assassin appeared, I totally expected the 苦肉计 to happen, hope the Princess don't be blinded/fooled by him!

Sometimes it is just the case of the drama not being your cup of tea, happens to me as well.
There are so many drama airing now, hope you can find one you enjoy!

Watched till ep 17 and the leads are finally in their element! Ah totally love the fight scenes, both leads are doing a fantastic job! Ding Yuxi as usual is bringing his A game in his acting and expressions.

For the many female general trope this year, the 2 female actresses that I feel pulled this off well would be Li Qin (from Fated Hearts) and Song Qian (as Chu Yu here). The way they execute the fighting choreography is very convincing, there is actually power and strength in their movement.

Also loving the 3 Song siblings, 3 vastly different personalities, with none being useless and all united as one. Happy that Wei Yun has them to rely upon. Chu Lin Yang is also a nice surprise, thought the drama would just sideline him as the FL's brother but he is actually playing an active role and assisting Chu Yu.

Yup cause the first to fall in love is Wei Yun, so it makes sense that Chu Yu does not display as much "heat" yet. But from ep 17, it seems that she will realize those feelings soon.

It is a 40 episode drama, can't expect everything to be there immediately, its the build up that makes it fun.

Are we watching the same show? The fight for justice has started from ep 3 and the heart fluttering love between the 2 leads is heating up since ep 14!

Initially I felt bad for his wife for how GCS is treating her, but the moment GCS told her about the 2 paths her father forced upon him, it immediately put into perspective his emotional turmoil.

I don't like this character, but I kind of understand why he behaves the way he does.

Jealous Wei Yun is hilarious, the way he treated Gu Chu Shen's wounds!! Watched till ep 16 and have to say that from episode 10 onwards, the story-line is getting more interesting.

While the tempo in the initial episodes might have been a little confusing, now that the backdrop has been set and introduction of the main cast is completed, I must say that this is a good watch.
Looking at the episode teasers, I can't wait for more episodes!

The FL wanted to marry the Elder Brother but the ceremony was never carried out. The ML's mother appreciates the FL's intentions but felt that the decision to marry should be discussed at a later date after the funeral. After what happened to the ML's mother, it has been in a state of limbo.

She assumes the role as the eldest daughter-in-law mostly as a formality? This is to assist the Wei Family through the crisis and it helps in her investigation to what happened to her father.

In the show, they even mentioned that she technically is not the ML's real sister-in-law.

Both FL and ML are not married

In no way he is weak, watch till ep 3-4 and you will realize how resilient he is in the face of injustice. Watch further and you can see he is slowly plotting his steps to gather more information to find out who the traitor is.

He is young, not experienced in the ways of life but definitely not naive. His character is maturing as the story develops.

I can't believe 2 upright and intelligent people like Chu Yu and Chu Lin Yang would have such illogical and unreasonable younger sister and mother.

Can only say Chu Yu and Chu Lin Yang took after their father while Chu Jin takes after her mother.

I doubt she had any romantic feelings with the elder brother but in a way she respected him as a gentleman who did not judge her based on malicious rumours and gossip. Both being from a family of warriors that fought wars, I feel she has a level of respect and understanding towards him who is similar to her brother.

Agree, the drama's pace is adequate and the first few episodes is setting up the characters and background for the overall story. Don't get why people need to be so impatient.

Yah, I feel some of the negativity stems from people comparing the novel with the drama. But rebirth storyline was kind of shadow-banned so I don't blame the writer for having to rework the story.

Reviews and comments here are for people to share their honest opinions and takes about the drama with others. Hope people do not weaponize it...

It's really not that bad, give it a watch and judge it for yourself. I was concerned as well when I saw the ratings but so far I am enjoying the show.

That's what I feel is the problem with many viewers now, attention span is so short that everything has to be fast paced with major things happening every single episode. Not patient enough to slowly allow the story to play out, and then calling it boring...

Watched the first 6 episodes and so far I'm enjoying the storyline, the back story has been established and now the 2 leads will work together to find out who is the traitor.

Kind of surprised by the overly negative reviews and comments so early into the drama airing. From what I have seen so far, it is a heartbreaking story of 2 families who have lost their family due to traitors working in the shadows. This brings together our 2 leads who want to right the wrong and clear their family's good name.

See all of you in 2 days!!