Nikhil

For some reasons, I’m getting ‘Love Scout’ vibes.

I’m excited for this one. I don’t know why but I’m getting the vibes of ‘You are my glory’ relationship dynamic.

Their dresses exude nobility and grace. Those hairpins are also majestic.

Thank you, it’s so kind of you for such a recommendation! I’d love to know whether the romance is the primary focus of the drama or if it takes a backseat to the female lead’s personal growth. Additionally, do the main couple get enough screen time together? I’ve come across some dramas where the couple’s interactions are quite limited compared to other aspects of the plot, so I’d appreciate any insights!

What a filmography/dramagraphy!

Besides the story, I just have to say—I love the late Ming aoqun(jacket and skirt), especially the high and round collars. I don’t know how many historical dramas are actually set in the Ming dynasty, but this is the first one I’ve watched. Any recommendations for more dramas set in the Ming or early Qing?

Yes, I meant April. Thanks for the correction. :)

I believe it will end on either the 1st or 2nd of April.

I’m fine with their deviation from the novel in the adaptation, as long as they stay true to the essence of the ending—a happy one. Too many adaptations of happy-ending novels have been turned into tragic versions.

YOUKU has implemented a new rule to shorten shows to around 20 episodes, likely to attract international audiences, following the trend in K-dramas, where episode counts have been reduced to 10 or 12 in recent times. This drama faced significant challenges as it was originally filmed for a longer episode count but had to be cut down during the post-production phase after the new rule was introduced, which came after filming was already complete.

Seriously, Pei Da Fu is making me go ‘Da Fuk?’

It’s completely understandable to find Sororate and Levirate marriages unusual or even socially unacceptable—I feel the same way. However, I try to view them through the lens of cultural and historical context. In ancient, medieval, and even early modern times, marriage wasn’t just about personal choice or romance; it was a strategic tool for political stability, securing alliances, and maintaining power. These types of marriages weren’t necessarily mandatory, but they played a role in preserving important alliances. While they may seem outdated or unconventional today, they were practical within the societies that practised them. That said, I have personally witnessed such marriages in some impoverished and socially regressive households, where wives, being entirely dependent on their spouse’s family, were compelled to marry the brother for financial security and sustenance.
Thanks for reading this long reply. :)

My goodness, how on earth did I misread ‘offerings’ as ‘offsprings’? I kept trying to make sense of the sentence, only to realise my mistake on the third read, haha.

Seriously? Is it shown in its preview?

I’m putting this drama on hold for a few episodes to accumulate. I hope a kind soul lets me know when the leads’ wedding takes place.

When is she going to find out that he is that seven star organisation’s leader?

When they filmed the drama, they originally shot 30 episodes (or 36, according to some claims). However, after filming was completed, YOUKO introduced a new policy limiting dramas to around 20 episodes to appeal more to international audiences, similar to how K-dramas typically have 10 or 12 episodes these days. As a result, they had to trim the episode count during post-production to align with this policy. Moving forward, the team will develop scripts and shoot dramas with this guideline in mind, ensuring a more cohesive and well-structured final product.

The only way I can accept a sad ending in this drama is if they follow the example of One and Only—creating a sequel where they reunite in the modern world and fall in love at first sight.

Our FL has already endured a life full of struggles; she doesn’t need another heartbreak in the form of the ML’s death.

I hope they stick to the novel’s ending, especially since they’ve already deviated quite a bit.