I'm the only one who does not want her to end up with either male lead? She has been tortured physically or mentally…
Many viewers like myself do feel that XY needed to be her own woman. The reason is because she never quite had the time and space to just be one. The moment she became a princess, aside from using herself as a shield for CX, she had no goals and ambition but to find a companion for a peaceful life without really thinking what that kind of life really meant, which is kind of pathetic. Maybe some people think the tiny character growth she experiences is admirable, but when compared to the majestic magnitude of the world building of Dahuang, where women could be anything, XY's actions or lack thereof, is a let down.
I think that CX and XL were both pretty abusive towards XY in different ways, while TJ always tried to put her…
XY and Jing are also abusive. If you've never been psychological or emotionally abused, it would be hard for you to see it . XY's abuse comes in her consistently needing validation, so she tests people in her life to see if they are worth her time. Whereas, Jing consistently uses emotional manipulation to keep XY by his side, gaslight FL and uses his kindness to hold people by thier heartstrings.
I have a question for those of you that read the novel.After watching and reading both the drama and novel, which…
XL was the reason I picked up the drama. The summary and trailer wasn't very interesting, but the clip where Lord XL appeared in his ice mask, smirked at XY, I was floored. I picked up the novel after episode 15.
XL is more suitable for XY in terms of compatibility. They really understand each other, have similar interests and values. XL is also emotionally and psychologically stronger than her, so he actually is the one who could help her heal.
The person she ended up with serves only one purpose: to fillfill her abandonment and attachment issues.
The wisest of women wouldn't want to be like Xiao Yao. We rather love and fight courageously like her mother or…
XY has been the most unfulfilling protagonist I've ever encountered. I am still extremely conflicted about her devolution as a character.
In Xiao Yao, Tong Hua had crafted a protagonist living in a fantasy world, resembling a woman of the 21st century—independent, pragmatic, pessimistic, and self-reliant. However, at the core of Xiao Yao lies codependency, low self-esteem, and insecurities stemming from abandonment and trust issues.
XY is not unique in her trauma, so it becomes unsatisfying to see a protagonist who is meandering as an empowered woman, consistently waiting for her knight in shining armor to give up all his possessions to roam the world with her without a care.
In the world of Dahuang, if a woman of XY's status desires it, she can play an important role in the making of a country. Her own mother is proof of it. Yet, she chooses to leave all those decisions for the men in her life. She wants none of it. However, has she never thought about what a peaceful life means and the sacrifices that will be needed for that to be achieved?
Not long ago, I chanced upon this psychological theory--the Dunning-Kruger Effect which refers to a concept in psychology that some people of low intelligence are the most likely to overestimate their own cognitive abilities. XY, who thinks she too cold, logical and wise for her own good, may actually be a character who overestimates her own brain power.
Before Xiang Liu's demise, he tells her, 'You can blame yourself for being useless...' And in the end, at least for me, she remains useless.
The only person worthy of the moon is Xiang Liu. Even after the production tried to change the meaning of the…
I think the the novel readers who are praising it, missed alot of details. lol. The first season actually didn't cut Jing as much as XL. so maybe second season?
The only person worthy of the moon is Xiang Liu. Even after the production tried to change the meaning of the…
XY was a liar and a coward. She spent her life lying to herself to rewrite the stars. XY always knew what the moon really meant to her.
There's an important scene that was cut out that tells you what the moon really meant to her: During the new year festives, she had a moment of contemplation where she subconsciously withdrew from the CX, FL and Xingyue. She first though of TSH, then looked at the moon and though about Qingshui Town, and left her mind linger at XL, wondering if he is also looking at the very same moon.
“Jing is not a jade, so there's no such thing as dusty jade. Tushan Jing is like a bright moon, though the moon…
The only person worthy of the moon is Xiang Liu. Even after the production tried to change the meaning of the moon with this added scene, XL and the moon remains steadfast unbreakable and forever linked.
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XL is more suitable for XY in terms of compatibility. They really understand each other, have similar interests and values. XL is also emotionally and psychologically stronger than her, so he actually is the one who could help her heal.
The person she ended up with serves only one purpose: to fillfill her abandonment and attachment issues.
"But I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be"
In Xiao Yao, Tong Hua had crafted a protagonist living in a fantasy world, resembling a woman of the 21st century—independent, pragmatic, pessimistic, and self-reliant. However, at the core of Xiao Yao lies codependency, low self-esteem, and insecurities stemming from abandonment and trust issues.
XY is not unique in her trauma, so it becomes unsatisfying to see a protagonist who is meandering as an empowered woman, consistently waiting for her knight in shining armor to give up all his possessions to roam the world with her without a care.
In the world of Dahuang, if a woman of XY's status desires it, she can play an important role in the making of a country. Her own mother is proof of it. Yet, she chooses to leave all those decisions for the men in her life. She wants none of it. However, has she never thought about what a peaceful life means and the sacrifices that will be needed for that to be achieved?
Not long ago, I chanced upon this psychological theory--the Dunning-Kruger Effect which refers to a concept in psychology that some people of low intelligence are the most likely to overestimate their own cognitive abilities. XY, who thinks she too cold, logical and wise for her own good, may actually be a character who overestimates her own brain power.
Before Xiang Liu's demise, he tells her, 'You can blame yourself for being useless...' And in the end, at least for me, she remains useless.
What makes XY an unfulfilling protagonist?
There's an important scene that was cut out that tells you what the moon really meant to her: During the new year festives, she had a moment of contemplation where she subconsciously withdrew from the CX, FL and Xingyue. She first though of TSH, then looked at the moon and though about Qingshui Town, and left her mind linger at XL, wondering if he is also looking at the very same moon.