I think the painter was completely loyal to the Empress Dowager, and she took advantage of his loyalty and gift…
Thanks for explaining…. I kinda got that part, the gist… but why does Empress Dowager need the Consort? How did the hibiscus poem make C suspect ED? And how did the dragon painting disappear….hahaha last one is a silly ques I know….but I am wondering….. Anyways no need to answer further….i get the gist… Thks.
Come on now, she was almost killed in prison. Isn't that enough proof that someone wants to silence her?? The…
I know all that but when the whole world was looking for Su and couldn’t find her for days…understandably coz she was hiding… how on earth did YeLi find her just like that? And instead of killing YeLi, Su decided to chitchat? Hmm…..
Unfortunately, they didn't get to express their affections clearly before she was brutally killed.
True…but in a way I think they kinda did….that rainy bbq session the 2 had… I think both knew - he knew she’s a she and she knew he knew that she’s a she. …And they were both so happy after that bbq…..but it was so so short lived. ….its a pity the assassination cldnt wait the meeting of her “sister”. I’m sure Princess died which very much regret. Such a shame.
Omg… that episode be on how YeLi got out of being the prime suspect of killing the Cangbei Princess is so so incredulous, ridiculous and lame! How convenient to have the supposedly imprisoned YeLi bump into Su in the middle of the night and Su just decide to spill the beans on everything!! So far this is the stupidiest part of the drama. Did another writer take over writing ep 27? She was in such a deep deep trouble and it got solved even without her hubby knowing?? Sigh….. but the rest of the drama so far is very good…..
Anyone understands the whole thing about the hibiscus? I know it’s the Empress Dowager’s name…. but not sure what’s it’s about….very confused too about the relationship between her & the Consort & the bearded guy who drew the dragon…. Don’t understand the hibiscus poem too….
When trauma consumes you it is very hard to engage in other things such as feelings. She was sick - we are not…
Yeah…I know she’s not normal…. So I have the same ques for u and the rest who’s kindly tried to answer my ques…. so far, all of u share my view…which really worries me if you’ve all completed the drama already and still think like me 😅
I’m at like 1/3 of the drama and kind of wondering whether YeLi even loves Yao in a romantic way. It’s clear that she really cares for him and his family and love them all as her own family but I don’t think she has the hots for her hubby cos - 1) she’s merely repaying her mum’s debt and has been doing that since in her teens. 2) they didn’t consummate their marriage and when he suggested they do, she seemed reluctant and confused 3) this is one weird lady with imaginary friend and split personality who probably underwent so much trauma she cant just be a normal woman who knows how to love romantically 4) she has so many so many agendas and goals to achieve - those are her priorities. Although marrying Yao is one of them…surely loving him romantically can’t be set as a goal 5) so far…where I am right now…I’ve not seen any scenes displaying YeLi’s romantic love for Yao. But I can see Yao’s for her.
why is it a problem that FL isn't appearing much? This isn't a romance focused drama, there's enough screen time…
Hahaha …. to be very honest you are half right only - yes the romance is nice but the mundane stuff in the village is very enjoyable to watch. Her sister is so cute, the mean old ladies and the ex boyfren are so mean and despicable it’s so fun and satisfying to watch them get their retribution, And that whole conversation between the baby sister and the ML’s best friend in the FL’s home about how ML married FL and the captured messenger bird was super hilarious - I had to rewind and watch again.
And the whole time I was very intrigued and curious about both the ML & FL’s back stories. I really enjoyed the first part of POJ. Basically, for me at least, when the characters are well developed and likeable or interesting, and the story well told, I’d be more invested and hooked. Which is not so the case, at least for me, for G of D sadly.
You may not believe me but I didn’t complete POJ…..I’ll probably go back to complete it later. Partly becoz the story arc is already quite obvious where it’s heading so not much surprises left, the comedic bits have also dwindled and I also felt that the romance part was getting a little overwhelming and cringy. It was more enjoyable to watch the courting stage. The romance of the 2nd and 3rd leads I totally didn’t like and forwarded some of that. But one of the best thing I really love about POJ is the cinematography, story telling, set design, casting and editing. I think the director did an amazing job at that and made all the actors and scenes look aesthetically pleasing! I think G of D did a very good job here too. The set design is very unique - esp the Guardian headquarter & the Alchemist headquarter…but the FL’s palace is a little too exposed and almost alfresco or something. Looks more like a glamping location if u know what i mean.
And yes I did watch Nirvana in Fire a long time ago, twice in fact! I hate to disappoint you but I really enjoyed that (enough to accept that ridiculous back story of how MCS got a new face!). Anyway, that drama is truly a masterpiece. Btw I watched part2 too. It was not bad but paled in comparison to part 1 I feels….
OMG EP 54…. What in the infinite chaotic cosmos is going on here??!!! This is seriously the worse directing I’ve ever seen. EPIC FAIL!!! How can this production team put something like that out in the public? This is so bad. It’s unbelievable.
I really like XK and BL…. but this drama….omg it’s so so not nice. I gave it a chance…. I forced myself to watch till ep 33….forwarded a large part of that and fell asleep so many times and finally today, I’ve had enough. So I jumped to the middle of the last episode….and omg what utter nonsense… cant understand the editing….and who in the right mind would cast the ML & FL as the children of themselves??? That’s like incest. This is a fine example of bad story telling & poor character build up. And the characters of the ML & FL are not very likeable and questionable. It is such a pity.
And the whole time I was very intrigued and curious about both the ML & FL’s back stories. I really enjoyed the first part of POJ. Basically, for me at least, when the characters are well developed and likeable or interesting, and the story well told, I’d be more invested and hooked. Which is not so the case, at least for me, for G of D sadly.
You may not believe me but I didn’t complete POJ…..I’ll probably go back to complete it later. Partly becoz the story arc is already quite obvious where it’s heading so not much surprises left, the comedic bits have also dwindled and I also felt that the romance part was getting a little overwhelming and cringy. It was more enjoyable to watch the courting stage. The romance of the 2nd and 3rd leads I totally didn’t like and forwarded some of that. But one of the best thing I really love about POJ is the cinematography, story telling, set design, casting and editing. I think the director did an amazing job at that and made all the actors and scenes look aesthetically pleasing! I think G of D did a very good job here too. The set design is very unique - esp the Guardian headquarter & the Alchemist headquarter…but the FL’s palace is a little too exposed and almost alfresco or something. Looks more like a glamping location if u know what i mean.
And yes I did watch Nirvana in Fire a long time ago, twice in fact! I hate to disappoint you but I really enjoyed that (enough to accept that ridiculous back story of how MCS got a new face!). Anyway, that drama is truly a masterpiece. Btw I watched part2 too. It was not bad but paled in comparison to part 1 I feels….