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I am with you on your thought process. The character is well written, full of enthusiasm, devotion and blind trust in Qiyan. She is oblivious of the fact how slowly she is changing the core of people around her.

You articulated my inner thoughts but with finesse and poise. You are one amazing writer.

Yup, I love her in the show from day 1. Everyone else is just simply a corrupt character so I love our diamond in the mud. I am glad we share the fondness.

I love this show due to the female lead. In the midst of cunning times of constant plotting, she is shown to be an innocent believer. I love how the Male lead is portrayed as a weak and vulnerable king who has fallen for a sword bearer who herself is much weaker. It’s not her strength but her believe in him and her innocence that is the focal point of the plot. I can’t believe how Zhang Yu Xi is portraying the character of Yu’er/Chong Ruo flawlessly. The cherry on top is her million dollar smile. The smile that jolts life back into dying and dejected Qi Yan every time.

I get it’s the need of the plot but I am going to wait on this. Caught up till episode 44 without subs. It’s been a while that they have been legally married in the Changan world and I still can’t believe Qi-Yan married the sister and vice versa. Since I love Qiyan and Yu’er, please let me know when this marriage is null and void. No wonder Qiyan fell for Yu’er as she doesn’t involve herself in conniving plots. Yu’er has always been very vocal about her devotion for Qiyan. The older sister, no matter how much was the need for the chess player, still should not have married the absolute love interest of younger sister. Older sis is cancelled ! 0/Zero/Zilch sympathy vote from me.

Loved Xu Kai’s acting in the show. This may have been even better if the no. of episodes were cut in half.

I will have to agree with you. Like u, I am so vested in them that I can barely wait for the new episode to air. I am caught up till episode 28. Love the leads even more with every passing episode. The story is so gripping as well.

Agreed! They r well written & well executed characters. They balance out as a perfect Couple.

You r 1 motivational speaker! I too will be a loyal subject. Let’s create an army here :)

@Dreamy thank u for the reply. Sadly ….I am in the same boat as u. I keep checking constantly if the new episode has been added with English subs. I guess I can’t leave Cheng Yi alone

I thought Yan Zhi knew all along that Qi Yan shot the arrow. In the flashback She is shown to be quite aware of the situation and the past events. It explains her plotting and hatred.

Ok I am getting depressed. It seems apart from Yu’er no one is nice to Qi Yan. His acting is piercing through my heart. I can’t imagine what his acting will do to me when Yu’er will learn that Qi Yan shot the arrow. I am contemplating if I should stop following the show and resume when all the episodes have aired. So I can just go to the happy place or be a loyal subject and live the pain along Qi Yan and Yu’er. What do u suggest?

Thank u for the name but somehow I can not find this app in the App Store. I am wondering if it is available on Apple in states.

Loving these leads in Stand by me. I am hoping to see so much more of them together. They have great chemistry.

Agreed! I love the gripping plot of the show. The cherry on top is the sizzling chemistry between the leads.

Agreed! Your review is spot on.

I am glad to hear that :) I want this show to end perfectly and yet I never want it to end.

I tend to forward all side characters in usual shows, in this one I keep watching how the story is unfolding. Then the 2nd time I only watch the amazing leads.

Watched the 20 episodes, then rewatched the 20 again…… I think I am getting obsessed. ….. God! Cheng Yi’s command on his expressions and Zhang Yu Xi’s sweet smiles and teary eyes. Ah what a deadly combination. Plot is gripping. I just hope they give this show an adorable ending so it has a perfect rewatch value.

Thank u for the site mention. I am thoroughly enjoying the show with good subtitles.