Sunbath12

Rumors have been pointing to Q2 (Apr-June), more likely May or June since I think iqiyi’s schedule for April is pretty full already.

Pleasantly surprised at where this story and script is going at the halfway point. If the first part was a snowy dreamy romance, then this middle section is where we've all woken up from the dream and have to face reality. The world is complicated, wars are raging, and there are all kinds of complicated people out there.

Loved that too. Man needs some humble pie.

I believe those rumors were refuted.

Today's episodes were a nice payoff from the last several episodes of build up. Nicely done.

Not a fan of the director's style, so like I said, cautiously optimistic. I wasn't aware of the other stuff (you can check ChunTian's post), which is also sighs.

I’m pretty sure ZLS’ side already denied the rumors a while ago.

Need more episodes!

Last rumors I saw was for May.

Darn, watched all 5 available episodes...agh.

LOL

Yeah, totally his flair.

Checking this out. Loved the director's work in Blossom, and his touch is also very apparent here. Great at establishing atmosphere and tone without even using words.

Yes, I’m cautiously optimistic.

Director Edward Guo just posted a cryptic weibo post: it's pictures of some very familiar eyes. I wonder what this means...
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5273077053394570

Yes, they marry and have a few kids as emperor and empress. I forget the name of his kingdom.

I think it will. IQIYI has promoted it. It would the worst business practice to promote something they aren't planning to release at some point. Then again, you never know with C entertainment. Weird stuff happens.

Hmm, this looks interesting. Will be following this one. Hopefully will be another grand historical epic to watch.

Yep. But I think the drama has changed things around so will have to see.

It's been a while since I read it. Definitely enemies to lovers in the novel (but with a twist...won't spoil it). Some might call it a bit of a toxic relationship, but they are both consenting adults. Not my favorite romance story, but I liked how both are strong personalities with clear goals. Love for each other doesn't primarily fuel their actions, but their finding each other and learning to help each other is a positive point of growth in the story. Could be better written, in my opinion, but it's a nice light read.