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Both dramas have the same genre: History, Mystery, Investigation
Ao Rui Peng is the male lead of both dramas.

Zhan Zhao, now a fourth-rank imperial guard, receives evidence from an old friend about an unsolved case and sets out on a quest to uncover the truth. He encounters attacks from various factions, and along the way, he meets Huo Ling Long, the talented and unyielding daughter of Linglong Villa, and Bai Yu Tang, the passionate and ruthless "Golden-Haired Rat." These like-minded individuals pursue clues, fight for justice, apprehend criminals, and tear apart the web of influence Prince Xiang Yang has woven across the court and the underworld.

Zhan Zhao, now a fourth-rank imperial guard, receives evidence from an old friend about an unsolved case and sets out on a quest to uncover the truth. He encounters attacks from various factions, and along the way, he meets Huo Ling Long, the talented and unyielding daughter of Linglong Villa, and Bai Yu Tang, the passionate and ruthless "Golden-Haired Rat." These like-minded individuals pursue clues, fight for justice, apprehend criminals, and tear apart the web of influence Prince Xiang Yang has woven across the court and the underworld.

Zhan Zhao, now a fourth-rank imperial guard, receives evidence from an old friend about an unsolved case and sets out on a quest to uncover the truth. He encounters attacks from various factions, and along the way, he meets Huo Ling Long, the talented and unyielding daughter of Linglong Villa, and Bai Yu Tang, the passionate and ruthless "Golden-Haired Rat." These like-minded individuals pursue clues, fight for justice, apprehend criminals, and tear apart the web of influence Prince Xiang Yang has woven across the court and the underworld.

We have the same director as 'love in the big city'
Also this should again be a BL though not the same type of atmosphere
But still KBL + this director .... probably something serious.

Baili Dong Jun, the mischievous young master of the Marquis of Zhenxi’s mansion, dreams of becoming a "Liquor Deity" in honor of his slain friend, Ye Yun. However, fate leads him to study martial arts under Li Chang Sheng. Along the way, he befriends Sikong Chang Feng, reunites with Ye Yun, now Ye Ding Zhi, and begins to embrace his true responsibilities. Years later, Ye Ding Zhi is manipulated into waging war against the Central Plains, forcing Baili Dong Jun to lead heroes in battle, determined to save both the people and his friend.

Lei Wu Jie, a young disciple eager to prove himself, travels to Xue Yue in hopes of becoming a true hero. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he damages the struggling Villa of Fallen Snow, run by the reluctant innkeeper Xiao Se. To make amends, Wu Jie invites Xiao Se to join him on the road.

Together, they encounter allies like Wu Xin, Sikong Qian Luo, Tang Lian, and Ye Ruo Yi, and are drawn into a much larger adventure involving danger, hidden identities, and a long-buried battle for the throne. As secrets unravel, one of them must decide whether to embrace a destiny greater than they ever imagined.

Zhan Zhao, now a fourth-rank imperial guard, receives evidence from an old friend about an unsolved case and sets out on a quest to uncover the truth. He encounters attacks from various factions, and along the way, he meets Huo Ling Long, the talented and unyielding daughter of Linglong Villa, and Bai Yu Tang, the passionate and ruthless "Golden-Haired Rat." These like-minded individuals pursue clues, fight for justice, apprehend criminals, and tear apart the web of influence Prince Xiang Yang has woven across the court and the underworld.

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both explore trajectory of lives of people who has encountered psychopaths and pain that they have to carry for rest of their lives

- Both of the ML are from supernatural realm.
- Both FL's family member passed away and suspects it is related with the ML.
- Both of the ML find out that FL is reincarnation of his lover and vows in previous life to protect always.
- Both ML's brother has same type of character and activities, tries them to break apart.
- Both of the drama contains half human in leading roles.

Both offer a fun, exaggerated take on modern romance, using dramatic tropes to create a compelling, often hilarious, path to love.

Workplace romance.
Female lead has lost family in a car accident.
Male lead is a criminal, struggling to move on from his past.

Workplace romance.
Female lead takes care of three brothers after their parents die in a car accident.
Multiple lovelines (lead and side romances).

They both have the lie-driven plot. Frustrating, but the character development is present, so i think it has at least compensated. The characters without the lie are all loveable. But if not for the lie, the plot will not move forward, so you want it to end but unknowingly, we enjoy it because of the lie established.

Both are a great watch despite the frustrating lie :)

The 2nd lead female are also loveable in both. Veronica Park and Ha Yeong <3


Will be waiting for more dramas where in the trope be inverted. We want a rich female lead. QOT