VelvetLady852

26 episodes in and the emperor is still as unkempt as in the 1st episode 😄.  But seriously, Yin Zhu Sheng is playing the role of this emperor convincingly, whether he's scheming, doubting others, acting crazy or showing diferent emotions.

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Happy Chinese New Year! 🥳 🎆

I like the confrontation between A Mai and Chen Qi in episode 20, it was quite intense. And the way she acted out her emotions in the next scene is really good. Chang Yu Qing is showing his sweet side more. I just wish there were more scenes showing the build-up of their relationship.

Just finished episode 22, so I'm all caught up now. That episode ending was such a cliff-hanger! I'm awaiting eps 23 and 24 tomorrow.

Same sentiment on the chemistry between the FL and ML. To me, they're more like friends or brother and sister.

Yeah that's the literal translation of the title. They could have gone with that title, or maybe "Ah Mai's Journey" or something like that.

In ep9, their failed attempt to escape the labor camp and the ensuing scene/dialogue is quite funny 😁.

And then there are some hilarious moments between Ah Mai and Tang Shao Yi, I think in ep10 or ep11. 😂. I'm on episode 13, almost catching up to the latest episode!

Talking of power couple, good observation on similarity with Wonderland of Love.

I like Wonderland of Love too :)

I think I have boarded the same ship 😄. Though it's unlikely to sail because they're from opposing sides. But one can hope...

I realize why the actor who plays CYQ looks familiar; he's the King of Mobei in TLB! 😄

Agree on the 2ML, I think he's a better fit with the FL, though I'm only half-way in episode 8 (will continue later).

I like LLTG's Wen Di too! Matchmaker to CSS and LBY 😄.

Finished episode 7, and it gets more and more interesting! Chang Yu Qing is an intriguing character. I'm looking forward to more of his scenes, whether it's with the FL or not 😊. The pacing is good, not slow and dragging. Hope they keep this up until the end.

This is good news! She's one of my favorite Korean actresses 😊.

I'm 2 episodes in and the story's interesting so far. The role of Ah Mai suits Zhang Tian Ai, I like how she's portraying her at this point.

So the King of An in AJTL is the emperor here, and Xia Jiang from NIF is the prime minister. The emperor looks so unkempt in most scenes in these 2 eps 😄.

I finished Under the Power yesterday. It's my first time to watch the main leads, Allen Ren and Seven Tan, in a drama, and they are amazing! It's so much fun to watch them here. IMO they carried the drama in large part, and they have great chemistry. Seven Tan is such a revelation to me, and now I understand why she is well liked and has many projects. She is a very good actress.

Will definitely watch more of Allen Ren and Seven Tan's dramas now 😊.

I finished "Destined" a few weeks ago. This drama's themes include romance, familial love, friendship, love for the people, burden to help the country, and loyalty. I laughed at the funny and light-hearted moments, cried at the emotional scenes, and celebrated with them in their victories. There is also some political intrigue, strategizing and battle scenes.

Bai Jing Ting’s portrayal of Gu Jiu Si is spot on! His comedic timing is gold, and he can also carry the heavy scenes. Song Yi also gave a good performance as Liu Yu Ru. Her LYR is gentle yet tough, savvy yet kind, loving yet firm. Their chemistry is natural and doesn’t feel forced; hence, the growth of their characters and their relationship flow organically.

The supporting cast is commendable too, and those that stand out to me are Ray Chang as Zhou Ye, Zhang Hao Wei as Ye Shi An, and Li Xin Ze as Shen Ming. Together, they are like the three musketeers. I also like Zhao Yuan Yuan as Qin Wan Zhi, the badass female warrior and friend of LYR.

Despite some unanswered questions (things not clearly explained in the drama), I like this drama and enjoyed watching it. The story is balanced and well-paced, and the characters are generally well-written, so I would recommend it! 😊

Thanks for the comment! Appreciate your inputs. I agree with you that Gu Jiu Si is a good person from the start, and he grew to become a great person not entirely because of the FL's influence (though she played a part - NOTE: I think I would add "partly" in that section of my review). And I didn't mention this explicitly in my review, but I agree that Yu Ru marrying Jiu Su helped her change for the better. They mutually help and complement each other. Also, as I wrote above, I like how their relationship developed and their love for each other blossomed throughout the drama. They have a healthy relationship 😊.
Anyway, thanks for reading my review!

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