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Love Ma Qiu Yuan, but no i don't buy the romance

I watched this version and Ma Qiu Yuan is sole reason i watched this drama. I really hate this version.

The plot is not smooth, and many characters are multiple characters combined (the plots of several characters are completed by one character), which makes some villains jump back and forth, which is very unreasonable. The appearance and acting skills are top-notch especially from Ma Qiu Yuan, but the chemistry between the couple is a bit lacking. The sex scenes are a little restrained.

The things that i loathe is ML. He is core of the evil in this drama he manipulated FL and never have redeeming quality for entire episode. He Congrui successfully making his character detestable.

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Wang Xiaoyi baby step for kissing scene.

I watched this last year and this is first time i see Wang Xiaoyi finally properly kissed someone but the first scene of their kisses was not really good because Ye Haoran didn't shaved and it look unclean, aside of that it was decent one. Ye Haoran plays safe in his field—obsessive younger brother ML. The chemistry was still okay to watch even it was barely minimum but for Wang Xiaoyi level its okay (if you look for her earliest drama especially romance its was not really good). The styling was okay too.

The plot was actually simple. A cunning and manipulative younger brother flirts with his wife in various ways, becoming her assistant and gaining her favor. FL endures this mistreatment, but gradually falls for him. It's a sweet and engaging story, not angsty at all.

Recommended to watch if you are look for simple drama.

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Emotional depth between the leads is the highlight in this drama.

I watched this last year and decided to put in on shelf since there is no sub until i rewatch this with better subtitle.
Zhao Xi Xi and Su You Cai have sparks in their interaction and the chemistry was on in this drama. It was the highlight in this drama. Su You Cai perfectly captures the "deeply affectionate and forbearing" character, with expressive eyes while Zhao Xi Xi 's initial vulnerability and later explosive power are well-done and delicate.

The most immediate feeling while watching the series is: the emotional intensity is high, and FL's transformation from forbearance to awakening feels very realistic. Watching her pick up her paintbrush again with the male lead's encouragement and dare to fight against injustice evokes a sense of "healing" resonance. However, the plot framework is indeed clichéd. "Marriage to save one's mother," "ten years of waiting," and "oppression by a wealthy family" are common tropes in short dramas. Moreover, to extend the number of episodes, a lot of melodramatic plots involving supporting characters were added. and it becomes a bit aesthetically tiring, and some conflicts even feel unnecessary.

Worth to watch, if you want to see emotional depth in the drama with cliché plot.

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It terms of plot, it was the best drama.

I watched this because i want to see Yue Yuting on non expertise role (a sedutress), she should step out of her comfort zone of period dramas and take on more roles like this. I dont familar with Guan Ye works do this is my first time seeing his works.

This version is all fairly standard and should be one of the more complete versions in terms of plot. FL awakening is explained before and after, and a way to break the deadlock is given in the end, making it a complete ending. Like other versions, the male lead is a perfect character. No matter how many times he's abandoned and betrayed, he immediately forgives the female lead as soon as she shows even the slightest sign of improvement.

The biggest problem with this drama is that the plot is somewhat tragic due to its established setting. FL is unable to act multiple times because of this setting, leading to her abandoning her child and running away with the SML. She's even taken away by the SML in front of everyone, especially the scene with the child – it was infuriating and making traumatic experience for a child.

Putting aside the forced tragedy in those ten or so episodes, the overall plot is quite good, with a decent level of sweetness. The supporting characters are all quite interesting, and the ending is perfect.

Recommended to Watch

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I watched for Zhen Ziqi sake since the plot was mess.

I watched this drama last year because of Zhen Ziqi. I wasn't fond of Li Ke Yi acting before but the chemistyr between the leads was better than Zhen Ziqi with Teng Zewen.

The plot is about FL was switched at birth by her nanny and sold at age five. During this time, she meets ML, and they become each other's ideal women. She ends up in prostitution, becoming a singer. The young marshal ,ML, is well-developed, intelligent, and brave in love. He also falls for her, feeling a sense of familiarity.

The biological mother and brother are both rather dim-witted. FL and SML look very similar; they both see the birthmark but don't suspect anything. Every time the biological mother and brother mistreat the FL it's heartbreaking—a kind of familial intuition. The most intelligent one is surprisingly the adoptive father; he's the first to discover SFL is the biological daughter.

Even when ML exposes the FL as the real heiress, and a bunch of incompetent teammates and even family members don't believe him. Make me angry at FL family for being dim-witted.

There is too many plot hole in this drama but overall it still watchable.

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I would blamed SFL screentime for lack of romance tension between the leads

I watched this because of Wang Nan and Sun Qian Xun. It was actually nice but didn't beat their previous collaboration.

Sun Qianxun is basically a guarantee of comedy, and her collaboration with Wang Nan is excellent. The early episodes are very funny, both absurd and hilarious. However, the plot starts to falter after SFL gains intelligence. There are too many plot holes: one night, cute baby, allergies, impersonation—it's all there. And there's impersonation twice.
The grandmother even tries to dismantle FL, who then admits she's human. ML feels deeply deceived and wants to marry the 3FL but he can't let go of the FL.

Most importantly, SFL has too much screen time! She's practically invincible. This results in insufficient romantic development between ML and FL, and the process of their initial romance is unclear. Expectations were a bit high, but overall, it's not as good as the first season.

Decent watch though

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If you look for romance, better look away from this drama.

I watched this because of Jiang Shiqi last year. Based on the synopsis, I thought it would be a drama about a fake heiress, a metaphysical wife, and lots of banter, but it was completely different, a pleasant surprise. FL is well-developed, with a beautiful mental state and attitude. She doesn't complain about being kicked out of her home and has no attachment to her ungrateful family. The comedy was well-played in this drama and the verbal sparring is not too much. Jiang Shiqi stills good on this comedy track.

Although the villains cause trouble, they are easily subdued by our heroine's extraordinary abilities. FL doesn't even get slapped once throughout the entire series, which is very satisfying. But for chemistry, between Zhong Zheng and Jiang Shiqi are non existed. It felt so artificial and they just do the task and getting paid without any tension.

Only recommended to hardcore fans.

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Why the leads screentime was limited than supporting cast?

I thought "Breaking the Cocoon Prologue" was the first season, but it turns out it's the sequel! I was so disappointed! But it doesn't affect the visuals much; the leads from other dramas are all incredibly good-looking. I didn't expect the first season to have so many plot twists! Watching the good parts in order should be even better, no wonder I didn't understand some of the plot in the second chapter.

After understand this drama, FL 's revenge is pointless; she doesn't save her son; she doesn't change the hosts' fates; she's reborn into nothingness. The kissing scenes between Wang Yilei and Zhao Xixi are absolutely mesmerizing but i feel they could develop more romance subplot since the leads screentime was quite limited due supporting casts.

I watched this since i love Zhao Xixi but personally i wont recommend this drama since it was complicated.

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Eye candy leads with bland acting

I started watching this short drama purely for the Zhang Tingrui and i am not familiar with Wang Han but they are gorgeous. If you judge from the acting, both obviously lack of acting skill and their chemistry was half-baked.

Plot is generic—FL is an adopted daughter of a wealthy family, secretly in love with the SML but too insecure to confess. ML, under the guise of "helping her pursue the SML" approaches her, though they actually knew each other from the orphanage, but he never revealed his true identity.

Unfortunately, the romantic development is abrupt. FLs infatuation with the SML suddenly shifts to her feelings for ML, without any explanation for his feelings or the logic behind her change of heart; the transition feels very abrupt. Adding to the drama is a melodramatic misunderstanding: ML lies to his father, claiming he was just playing with the FL, causing her complete despair.

The essence of a romance drama is the tension, but this drama lacks both build-up and coherence, missing the hook that keeps viewers hooked. However, if you judge from looks not the acting, it's still worth watching. Those who prioritize appearance over acting can watch this.

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Nonsense comedy drama

I watched it last year and found out in Tiktok ads and turns out it was entertaining but somehow they got some nonsense plot like COVID-19 like what did scriptwriter eat when they making this? The romance part was quite lacking since they choose to focused on comedy plot (It can't be helped since its Wang Nan and Sun Qian Xun combo). The beginning was quite great FL was transmigrated into ancient while found ML was tyrant king who actually got transmigrated before FL (It reminds me of How Dare You especially the "How are you" part to check ML identity) but somehow got missed on COVID-19 plot and try to make angst but somehow it lacks the feeling and the ending was quite not memorable.

Still decent watch though.

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Plausible yet unconventional drama

I watched this drama yesterday since i found the proper subtitle for this drama. If you are looking for entertainment or romance drama, this is not for you. If you look for unconventional plot, you can give this drama a try, Huang Yunyun nailed the female role this time and its my first time seeing Hou Pengyan in ancient drama. The supporting casts are doing great job and my personal favorite were FL's bodyguard and FL maid.

The plot is basically about FL who got second chance after being murdered by her husband who pretended to died with his mistress but the difference she just do any improvisation since she had no clue beside the time before her death. She was tricked by her Mother-in law few times while she want to change her fate without her knowing. The scumbag and mistress commit suicide and die together in the early stages, and the divorce is decided very early on. Later, FL fights with the ML against the emperor, the supervisor, and the imperial concubine. In the end, the couple works together to ascend the throne. Palace

Let's go to most controversial. Many people say that the FL was reborn for nothing, but in my opinion, she didn't even touch the core of this matter in her previous life. Given her position, she has already done her best for example she knew she couldn't change her mother hatred for her. FL also tried to fix ML fate few times even when he was exiled she stayed by his side.

The cons in this drama were editing and story coherence are flawed; there's too much content, and the flow isn't very smooth .There is much plot hole for the example ML repeatedly abandoned the FL for Consort Xiao, and the reasons for his kindness towards her were never clearly explained, which infuriated me.

You can this drama try if you want to see unconventional drama.

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