I just love this drama's soundtrack, especially the opening and ending theme songs! Neo Hou and Zhang Bi Chen's renditions are excellent 💯. The music and lyrics are fitting to the story.
Xie Jia Yu gave Xiao Wu Yi a memorable spring festival gift by redeeming his prized war horse, Chi Ju, knowing that it had been with him in many battles and other pursuits.
During XJY's investiture ceremony, after the Dali officers came to arrest XWY, Xiao Yao and Xiao Ju, I like XJY's determination to be proclaimed as XWY's main consort when she grabbed the proclamation of investiture from Li Mao. That's a big blow to Li Mao, who had wanted to stop the investiture.
I also like the scene where XJY confronts Li Mao with evidence of his real identity, using it as bargain for releasing the Xiaos.
As for Liu Zhao Lin, I wonder, if He Yian Ji had told him earlier of who he really was (it appears he has lost his memory of it), then he might not have been lured and used by Xie Huai Gui to frame XWY and Xiao Yao. But then, I think it's one of those plot devices to move the story forward.
The dialogues are well written and clear so if you understand Mandarin, there is no reason to not to turn off…
Same here. I occasionally turn on English subs if I want to see the English translation of some words and phrases (or sentences at times). When I turn on English subs, I ended up focusing on 2 things: the actual dialogue in Mandarin and the English translation. So I get distracted.
Episode 20 is another one with many happenings and revelations. I like that the drama has sustained its excitement,…
I'm cheering for Xiao Wu Yi and Xie Jia Yu as their bond and relationship continue to grow and deepen.
I'm glad the empress dowager finally falls and her crimes are exposed! Because of her ambition and thirst for power, she did not spare even her own son from taking the poison that killed the other princes.
I'm happy that He Yuan Ji goes against the empress dowager and gives the ultimatum to the He clan - side with the ED and go down with her, or side with her and start a new chapter for the He clan. You go girl! Also, the one-on-one confrontation between her and the ED is well-acted by both.
Xie Jia Yu may regret later that she spared Li Le Jun's life. But in letting the heavens decide LLJ's fate, XJY has, in a way, freed herself from whatever will happen to LLJ in Beiqin.
The emperor is a wise ruler. If not for his deteriorating health, I believe he would have done more. I love Peter Sheng's portrayal! I hope he will be given lead roles again.
Episode 20 is another one with many happenings and revelations. I like that the drama has sustained its excitement, the quality of storytelling and the excellent acting by the cast. I've said this before, there really is no boring episode 👍.
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Xie Jia Yu gave Xiao Wu Yi a memorable spring festival gift by redeeming his prized war horse, Chi Ju, knowing that it had been with him in many battles and other pursuits.
During XJY's investiture ceremony, after the Dali officers came to arrest XWY, Xiao Yao and Xiao Ju, I like XJY's determination to be proclaimed as XWY's main consort when she grabbed the proclamation of investiture from Li Mao. That's a big blow to Li Mao, who had wanted to stop the investiture.
I also like the scene where XJY confronts Li Mao with evidence of his real identity, using it as bargain for releasing the Xiaos.
As for Liu Zhao Lin, I wonder, if He Yian Ji had told him earlier of who he really was (it appears he has lost his memory of it), then he might not have been lured and used by Xie Huai Gui to frame XWY and Xiao Yao. But then, I think it's one of those plot devices to move the story forward.
And I have a feeling that iQiyi will drop the express episodes tomorrow.
Regarding this:
"Key to The Phoenix Heart" resembles oldschool 20-episodes TVB dramas of the golden years.
~ That's also one of the things I noticed, especially with the fast pacing and development of the story.
I'm glad the empress dowager finally falls and her crimes are exposed! Because of her ambition and thirst for power, she did not spare even her own son from taking the poison that killed the other princes.
I'm happy that He Yuan Ji goes against the empress dowager and gives the ultimatum to the He clan - side with the ED and go down with her, or side with her and start a new chapter for the He clan. You go girl! Also, the one-on-one confrontation between her and the ED is well-acted by both.
Xie Jia Yu may regret later that she spared Li Le Jun's life. But in letting the heavens decide LLJ's fate, XJY has, in a way, freed herself from whatever will happen to LLJ in Beiqin.
The emperor is a wise ruler. If not for his deteriorating health, I believe he would have done more. I love Peter Sheng's portrayal! I hope he will be given lead roles again.