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I think we need to understand why it’s not popular internationally. It’s not marketed heavily internationally, so it’s not getting the traction. It would be a different take if viewers start to watch it and drop the show for not being entertaining. Maybe over time, international audience will catch on and start watching too, just not while it’s airing.

@MK916 Sadly, I never learned to appreciate erhu music. All the classical/traditional Chinese erhu pieces I’ve heard before mainly from dramas/movies are always extremely sad and weepy. I always associate the sound to someone dying a miserable death or a damsel in distress with an unfortunate ending. Will check out Elliott T.

@MK916 hehehe . .. TWICE?! lunatic lot we are. 🤪 we should meet up at a tea house over osmanthus cake with Spotify ‘s pipa music while we talk about everything ADOS . 🤣

Same! Let’s hope she doesn’t mess up. If only we somehow we can bribe her with Sanniang’s famous osmanthus cake. 😝

ADOS trumps ALL other dramas for me at the moment. Even during down time, I can’t bring myself to watch different shows because they all pale in comparison. I rather just come here to read comments and discuss about ADOS. It’s that good to me. 😀🤗

That scene is so cute. He smacks her hand to signal “ Behave.. my feisty wifey!”

You should watch it now and join in the discussion.

Hahahaha I laughed so hard over it too. Someone posted the link so I checked it out. I cracked up so hard when AvenueX included a clip shot of CQF lip-bitting face as she praised how amazing he looked in that scene. I was like…” girl!!! You and I have the exact sentiment!!! “

According to what’s been shared here, the show has reached 1billion view already and a rating of 8.7/10 on douban which is considered extremely high for a Chinese drama. I suppose this means it’s well received in China.

So tender… and a move hardly seen in historical cdrama.

Song is a real dynasty. Some Chinese famous cities are dotted along rivers and canals.

I totally know what you mean. I have so much I want to discuss after watching each and every episode, but I got to refrain myself from spamming the forum. Maybe you can share you view!! 😀😉

I think he’s a good guy in the show as vouched by GQF. I truly hope he’ll be her protector even if they can’t be together in an official manner down the road. Well, maybe the emperor will pardon her and grant her a new status and marriage if they are in love… wishful thinking, of course.

You have a nice list. 😀 I have so many favorites over the years , my list is too long now.

He’s from ancient love poetry.

I love how GQF appears at the bookstore and rescues Pan’er from Mr. GAO’s indecent advances.

One should ask why he’s even there and in such a timely manner?

Since I’m a hopeless romantic, I can only imagine it’s because he understands her all too well. He knows she would most likely seek Mr. Gao out to settle business, and for her safety, he’d have to shadow her.

Yes, GQF is one to keep!

Love him calling her Mrs gu. Such a cute endearment. Reminds me of Mrs Darcy.

Three minutes into ep 17, and I’m SCREAMING in delight with a big grin on my face!!!

Love your hierarchy list and excellent insights on Pan’er’s situation. 😀

I hear you. Just enjoy the ML/FL part as you are now. I do that myself in many other dramas also when I couldn’t stand uninteresting sub-arcs in storyline.