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Shen Xihe spent the last episodes mourning and missing Xiao Huayoung and rejecting Prince Xin's every advance, making it clear... "I only have one husband, and that is Xiao Huayong" (ep 33).

As you said, she was a merge of Gu Qingzhi and Shen Xihe with both memories. There was character development throughout the drama, including discovering what romantic love was with her growing affection for Xiao Huayong. The Xihe in the latter half was not the same as the Xihe we started with but she stayed true to herself - I love the person she became.

The drama is not perfect and has flaws, but the (mis)understanding of the plot and interpretation of events by some people are quite off. And not all things are simply black or white, love or hate.

I liked Meng Ziyi and Song Yanfei's friendship since Wonderland. I hope their characters are friends in this drama.

Yup, me too. Love their chemistry. Looking forward to TSTR.

Same with me. When I first watched Blossom I wondered what happened to the son and thought it would have been nice for the kids to have grown up together. Then I saw him at the end on my 2nd rewatch. Don't know how I missed it before. Blossom ended eveything nicely.

Yup, I wish this drama success. I support Meng Ziyi in all of her work, and do so without putting anyone else down.

During the Weibo Summer Adventure event on 8 August, Meng Ziyi said she hoped everybody would pay attention to and support TSTR, which "should" air this year.
28:30 https://weibo.com/l/wblive/m/show/1022:2321325329709809926244

Aside from our shared love for Meng jie, I was so impressed by everything else you said and your approach to things. You put forward your points so well and I couldn't agree more. We don't have to like everything and everyone, but I believe the world would be a better place with more respect and tolerance.

You survived the battle :)

Sorry. I saw some of your efforts at the time and agreed, but the one-sided opinions were too intense and I didn't feel like joining in to talk to a brick wall.

Haha, and I love your post :) I was frustrated with some comments while this was airing so am glad I can share my view with someone who understands what I mean about Xihe. I also loved how she stayed true to herself throughout.

Yeah, the darker side of him when he turns up on her bed in ep 14. I loved Xiao Huayong but he wasn't perfect either. But a lot of viewers seemed to be quick to criticise/hate Xihe (who was a mix with a dominant cold Gu Qing Zhi) without considering her point of view, while overlooking Xiao Huayong's negative character traits.

I finished BoP last week and already rewatching. I've watched Blossom a few times. I love both Dou Zhou in Blossom and Shen Xihe. Difficult to decide between the two, the loving and loyal Xihe probably has the slight edge for me.

I understood why Xihe was cold at first, but she wasn't a bad person and was actually good to those close to her. She just didn't know what romantic love was yet (and we can't expect her to know everything we do as viewers). Xiao Huayong understood her. She dished out quick punishment to those who deserved it. She also wanted to empower women so they could improve their lives and set their sights higher... Like the advice she gave to her good Shen half-sister, her friendship with Bu Shulin, and the chance she gave to the Palace workers even though they fiddled the books. The growth made it more satisfying - from Princess to mother and Empress Dowager.

I've not contacted MDL before but have now sent a query.

I wish they made it ep 37 because it's easily missed as an extra tagged on. It's too good to miss! Also, the special episode needs it's own MDL page linked to BoP page.

I don't like replying to disrespectful or hateful posters, the "I love MZ but..." followed by personal attack. So I just add my comments through yours instead :) for anyone reading afterwards.

Meng Ziyi is beautiful. She looks just like her parents, I think a bit more like her mum.

Meng Ziyi had suspected heatstroke on BoP set and ended up in hospital. There were reuters of her looking unwell standing in the sun, and another crouching by a tree. Also, she had health issues past few years which affected her weight, including food poisoning and tonsil cyst, which she didn't have time to treat properly because of her gruelling schedule.

Are you talking about He Yu's goodbye message to Xiao Huayong? Actors sometimes refer to a parallel world when bidding farewell to their character. It just means that, although the drama has ended, they wish their character well and imagine them living the life they wanted.

It wasn't explained at the time, but it was a bit in the extra episode by the doctor. Xiao Huayong faked his death and was away for 4 years to be treated before returning to Xihe. Novel readers said it was 8 years but drama shortened it to 4 years.

Wow! I couldn't let your post pass without acknowledging and appreciating it. Totally agree about being respectful. I can relate to so much of what you said about Meng Ziyi and share your view of her. I have been a fan since I watched her drama a year ago then found out more about her. Meng Ziyi has a special charm which drew me in. I think she is kind, genuine, loyal, straightforward and uncomplicated, playful, and hardworking. I admire her strength and positive outlook on life. After years of being unjustly hated on, she never gave up and deserves the success she has worked hard for. Watching her makes me very happy because, like those who know her have said, Meng jie brings a lot of joy.

Hope they release this soon, maybe within the next couple of months to stagger and mix it up a bit before her next costume drama (TSTR towards end of this year??).