I love how some viewers notice the subtle shifts in the meals Mei served when Wu Zhen came. At first, the dishes included meat—something the Taoist likely didn’t eat before. The food spoke volumes about his emotional state, his sacrifices, even if he was not physically showing it. But then she stopped coming. The meals changed. He had spent all his money fixing the road so she would come, and now the meals are worse than before because he spent everything he had, on the meat, on the road. That’s why I don’t pay attention to ratings. Some people really watch. Others just want to rate and move on.
I found it on Douban. perhaps if you have a way to watch the variety show, it was discussed. I'll try to watch for clip of it. I'm sure someone will upload it and add subtitles.
I don’t view her role here as comedic, even though there are funny moments. It’s primarily a serious role. The comedy is carried by Mei Si and others. Don’t let the humorous or flirty scenes fool you—she’s not playing comedy in the traditional sense. This role gives her the opportunity to showcase her acting range.
Wu Zhen is a multifaceted, complex, and deeply layered character. The actress has to bring out all these different sides, and she does so brilliantly. Wu Zhen is fascinating precisely because of how her performance reveals the character’s depth.
From claiming that solitude and companionship are equally good to suggesting that people should pursue their desires…
I don't' know which scene or what context, but could she be saying something similar to "follow your heart." Sometimes in life, you look back and wished you took some risks and do what you really wanted to do, whether it be relationship, job situation, education, with your children or parents or just yourself.
Oh I found out something interesting but not surprising because Xu Kai has been like this since Story of Yanxi Palace. The actress Qin Lin who played empress said of Xu Kai in an interview in 2018, "Xu Kai has his own ideas."
Episode 6|The famous scene of "Both Secrets" was designed by Xu Kai himself the scene where she wanted to trade secrets of Wu Zhen if he doesn't kill her
Good info to know, adds a lot of context for the scenes where he recites these chants, adds a lot of depth and…
The concept of the "six desires" (六欲, liù yù) originates more explicitly in Buddhist thought but is sometimes referenced in Taoist texts like the Qingjing Jing indirectly. In Buddhism, desires are often linked to sensory experiences, but the Qingjing Jing focuses on desires as disturbances to spiritual purity without enumerating them. Based on Taoist and Buddhist traditions, the six desires are typically understood as cravings or attachments arising from sensory or mental engagement, but their exact definition varies.
Six desires” (六欲)might be sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and thought or eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind and are rooted in Buddhist philosophy. Many classical Chinese texts—especially those from the Tang and Song dynasties—blend Taoist and Buddhist ideas. Moonlit Reunion is set in Tang dynasty period.
Good info to know, adds a lot of context for the scenes where he recites these chants, adds a lot of depth and…
The above version is from drama which I used google translate (it mentioned six) The below version is closer to the original Qingjing Jing, Desires do not arise, The mind remains still, The spirit is purified, Heaven and earth align, The formless transcends form, All things rest in harmony, The mind is clear and calm.
I think Mei Zhuyu was still having trouble even after reciting it over and over again, he can't get it out of his mind. He thinks he had a dream.
Mei Zhuyu trying to suppress his disturbance after Wu Zhen gave him mouth to mouth treatment, recite Tao scripture
The six desires are not born The mind is not disturbed The human heart is naturally calm The heaven and earth are one the form has no form all things are not disturbed the mind is pure and calmed
the little girl who looks like she just came back from the dead sitting there lifeless and looking ghostly on a swing with no expressions, it's haunting like what a neighbor would up in their front porch to scare kids on Halloween night and with eerie music
um they filmed for like a whole month every day during the hours they normally sleepingbut I don't think their…
no not late! every day they filmed during sleeping hours like they leave set when people are getting up in the morning, they do it for 28 straight days, then switch back to normal hours; I think they look amazing without makeup and being filmed super close up too.
I have to say I’m not sure if it’s the camera work or lack of filter or both, but I like seeing the actors…
um they filmed for like a whole month every day during the hours they normally sleeping but I don't think their faces are really that flawed, it's the close ups, like you're seeing it under microscopic view, but I have no problem with it, I think its suitable for this drama; everything else is so realistic looking, even the blood on that flower looked more like real blood than other fantasy dramas
Mei Zhuyu, as a Taoist prodigy, he’s bound by a philosophy that values detachment, clarity, and control. Xu Kai leans into this with quiet intensity, crafting a performance that speaks through stillness rather than overt expression. But when Wu Zhen enters the picture, her presence stirs something dormant in him.
Heyyy, I can return the favor for WDBTD. Should definitely start it. The chemistry between the leads is fantastic.…
well, it's hardly a smile. I think I counted once. maybe once he did have real smile.
Wu Zhen is quite cunning, sharp-tongued, manipulative, and unafraid to humiliate others to assert dominance, align with a sense of justice or maintaining order as the Cat Lord, not just personal dominance. She plays psychological warfare, social power play, and her erratic behavior is both her traits, upbringing, and strategic. She keeps people off balance so they can’t challenge her effectively.
Also, Wu Zhen is actually very kind in the novel.
I think this may be Tian Xi Wei's best role, best character, its complex, dual role, just reading the novel, i love the character very much.
Mei Zhuyu is not an easy character to play but that doesn't take away from Wu Zhen the more colorful character because there are so many sides to her complex character. Mei Zhuyu is the ultimate Taoist but I think once he falls in love, well.. in the novel, he stays the same but well he did start talking more to people and bring cat to work and go out with people, etc. Mei Zhuyu is also a complex character but super zen calm. Hopefully once he falls in love, we see his emotions more, especially at night.
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how tall is snake lord?
Wu Zhen is a multifaceted, complex, and deeply layered character. The actress has to bring out all these different sides, and she does so brilliantly. Wu Zhen is fascinating precisely because of how her performance reveals the character’s depth.
Episode 6|The famous scene of "Both Secrets" was designed by Xu Kai himself
the scene where she wanted to trade secrets of Wu Zhen if he doesn't kill her
Six desires” (六欲)might be sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and thought or eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind and are rooted in Buddhist philosophy. Many classical Chinese texts—especially those from the Tang and Song dynasties—blend Taoist and Buddhist ideas. Moonlit Reunion is set in Tang dynasty period.
The below version is closer to the original Qingjing Jing,
Desires do not arise,
The mind remains still,
The spirit is purified,
Heaven and earth align,
The formless transcends form,
All things rest in harmony,
The mind is clear and calm.
I think Mei Zhuyu was still having trouble even after reciting it over and over again, he can't get it out of his mind. He thinks he had a dream.
The six desires are not born
The mind is not disturbed
The human heart is naturally calm
The heaven and earth are one
the form has no form
all things are not disturbed
the mind is pure and calmed
I think they look amazing without makeup and being filmed super close up too.
but I don't think their faces are really that flawed, it's the close ups, like you're seeing it under microscopic view, but I have no problem with it, I think its suitable for this drama; everything else is so realistic looking, even the blood on that flower looked more like real blood than other fantasy dramas
Wu Zhen is quite cunning, sharp-tongued, manipulative, and unafraid to humiliate others to assert dominance, align with a sense of justice or maintaining order as the Cat Lord, not just personal dominance. She plays psychological warfare, social power play, and her erratic behavior is both her traits, upbringing, and strategic. She keeps people off balance so they can’t challenge her effectively.
Also, Wu Zhen is actually very kind in the novel.
I think this may be Tian Xi Wei's best role, best character, its complex, dual role, just reading the novel, i love the character very much.
Mei Zhuyu is not an easy character to play but that doesn't take away from Wu Zhen the more colorful character because there are so many sides to her complex character. Mei Zhuyu is the ultimate Taoist but I think once he falls in love, well.. in the novel, he stays the same but well he did start talking more to people and bring cat to work and go out with people, etc. Mei Zhuyu is also a complex character but super zen calm. Hopefully once he falls in love, we see his emotions more, especially at night.