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Goodbye My Princess is based on the popular tragic romantic novel Eastern Palace authored by Fei Wo Si Chun (also created Sealed with a Kiss and Too Late to Say I Love You). There has been talks about adapting the Eastern Palace novel into a TV production for years but the execution never proceeded until last summer. Plenty of fan-made videos are available on the Chinese video platform bilibili using contents from Liu Shi Shi and Hu Ge's past costume dramas.<br />
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Many many years has passed. Liu Shi Shi and Hu Ge have moved on to play more matured roles and the two major roles landed on two relatively unknown actors, Chen Xingxu and Peng Xiaoran. Some may be familiar with Chen Xingxu from his performance as Yang Kang in the 2017 version of the Legend of the Condor Heroes.<br />
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Even though I never read the novel because I couldn't stand to go through another tragic heartache, I heard this novel is perhaps one of Fei Wo Si Chun's best works. The tragic love story is between the politically ambitious and ruthless crown prince of a Chinese imperial dynasty, Li Chengyin, and a princess of the Turkic Khaganate, Xiao Feng. There will be elements of memory loss, revenge, betrayal, power struggles, fake identities, and suicides. Don't expect to see an honorable, sympathetic, and loyal male protagonist. Li Chengyin is an model Machiavellian prince that doesn't hesitate to kill, even those who are aligned to him. Readers have a love-hate relationship with this particular character but it doesn't stop them from putting the book down.<br />
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This particular scene from the trailer somehow really draws my interest. I like how Chen Xingxu shows the subtle jealousy and contained anger of Li Chengyin when Xiao Feng calls out another man's name, Gu Xiaowu. At least in Li Chengyin's mind Gu Xiaowu is a different man. Gu Xiaowu is the alias that Li Chengyin used when he went undercover into the Turkic Khaganate territory. Li Chengyin is pretty much jealous that his wife is still in love with his former self. HAHA<br />
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The drama adaption of Eastern Palace, renamed as Goodbye My Princess, is produced by Chinese internet video giant Youku and wrapped up filming a few months ago. The 3-minute trailer released last month definitely shows promise.<br />
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jolecolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723809249451747202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437693166676002555.post-58307882384923137192018-03-05T22:04:00.000-08:002018-03-05T22:16:02.286-08:00Release of The Story of Ming Lan Character Photos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Story of Ming Lan has been quietly filming for five months now. This drama is projected to have 78 episodes and a plethora of characters. I'm not too excited about Zhao Liying and William Feng pairing as the main leading couple as they don't suit the images I have of the original characters in the novel. I'm hoping to be proven wrong when I watch the drama. Zhao Liying plays the 6th child and youngest daughter of the politically rising Sheng family. The Sheng family dynamics will be interesting to watch as the drama will follow each of the sister's marriages.<br />
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William Feng as Gu Ting Ye - Husband to Sheng Minglan</div>
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Zhu Yilong as Qi Heng </div>
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Shi Shi as Sheng Molan - 4th (child) daughter of the Sheng family</div>
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Zhang Jianing as Sheng Rulan - 5th (child) daughter of Sheng Family</div>
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Wang Herun as Sheng Hualan - Eldest (child) daughter of the Sheng Family</div>
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Liu Jun as Sheng Hong - Patriarch of the Sheng family and father to six children born by different mothers</div>
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Liu Lin as Wang Ruofo - Matriarch of Sheng family and mother to Hualan, Rulan, and Changbai</div>
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Gao Lu as Lin Qinshuang - Concubine to Sheng Hong and mother to Molan and Changfeng</div>
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Cao Cuifen as Grand Matriarch of Sheng Family - Adopted mother of Sheng Hong</div>
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Wang Renjun as Sheng Changbai - Eldest son (second child) of the Sheng family </div>
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Zhang Xiaoqian as Sheng Changfeng - Second son (3rd child) of the Sheng family </div>
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Wang Yinan as Younger Lady Qin - Stepmother to Gu Tingye</div>
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Li Hongchou as Gu Yankai - Father to Gu Tingye</div>
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Li Yixiao as Man Niang - Mistress to Gu Tingye</div>
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Chen Jin as Princess Pingning - Mother to Qi Heng</div>
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Episode 27 marks a big turning point for the character development of Xiao Pingjing. His clothing and hairstyle underwent a similar transformation. The style of his outfits became more ornate and structured to match his varius status changes. Xiao Pingjing went simply from the second young master of the Prince Changlin Manor to General Huai Hua, and then Prince Changlin after inheriting the official title from his father. If you missed the first half of his costume styling, you can check them out in this <b><a href="https://jolecole.blogspot.com/2018/02/costumes-of-xiao-pingjing-in-nirvina-in.html">POST</a></b>.</div>
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He is no longer the optimistic, carefree, and unfiltered young lad we see at the start of the drama. The side bangs and ponytail we often see in the earlier episodes disappeared to mark the end of his unruly days. Overnight, Xiao Pingjing is forced to grow up and take on the responsibilities that his older brother left behind.</div>
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Outfit #16 - First Appearance in Episode 27 @Ganzhou Province Camp - Suit of armor in mourning for his brother's death.</div>
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Outfit #17 - First Appearance in Episode 27 @Jinling Capital City - Official mourning robe for Xiao Pingzhang's funeral</div>
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Outfit #18a - First Appearance in Episode 28 @Jinling Capital City - This silver embroidered white robe shows up more frequently while Xiao Pingjing lives at Lang Ya Mountain. </div>
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Outfit #18b - First Appearance in Episode 28 @Jinling Capital City - White embroidered robe with black fur-lined collar blue cloak. This outfit combo only appears in this episode and doesn't show up again. Xiao Pingjing does repeatedly wear the white embroidered robe in later episodes but not with the black fur-lined cloak. </div>
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Outfit #18c - First Appearance in Episode 46 @Lang Ya Mountain - The white-fur lined azure blue cloak add another look to the silver embroidered white robe outfit. This is perhaps one of my favorite look in this drama.</div>
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Outfit #19a - First Appearance in Episode 28 - Black leather armor with blue tunic </div>
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Outfit #19b -First Appearance in Episode 49 @Jinling Capital City -Black leather armor over black robes</div>
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Outfit #20a - First Appearance in Episode 30 @Ganzhou Camp - This brown leather armor is often reworn by Xiao Pjing but with a different color robe to sport a different look. </div>
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Outfit #20b- First Appearance Episode 30- @Ganzhou Province - Burgundy robe under brown leather armor</div>
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Outfit #20c - First Appearance in Episode 33 @Ganzhou Province - Brown leather armor with blue tunic and white robe.</div>
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Outfit #21 - First Appearance in Episode 31@Liang/Da Yu Borderland - Official suit of armor for General Huaihua. As the supreme commander of the northern army, this armor is Xiao Pingjing's most ornate military outfit.</div>
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Outfit #22 - First Appearance in Episode 29 @Jinling Capital City - Informal Blue Robe that Xiao Pingjing wears quite often in the last few episodes. This blue robe is perhaps my favorite costume of the series. </div>
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Outfit # 23 - First Appearance in Episode 31@Da Yu Kingdom - The detailing on the garment of Da Yu Kingdom is different from what Xiao Pingjing's typical wardrobe in the Liang Kingdom. Da Yu's style seems to have more a "northern" feel with the greater emphasis on bead patterns and fur embellishments. </div>
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Outfit #24 - First Appearance in Episode 31 @Da Yu Army Camp - Black infantry uniform of Da Yu Kingdom is contrast to the Liang Kingdom's red/brown infantry uniform. </div>
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Outfit #25 - First Appearance Episode 36@Jinling Capital City - This formal court black robe with red embroidery is perhaps the most ornate costume that Xiao Pingjing wore and reflects his official title as General Huai Hua. </div>
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Outfit #27 - First Appearance in Episode 37 @Lang Ya Mountain - Xiao Pingjing wore this full white robe during his required three-year mourning period for his late father. </div>
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Outfit #28 - First Appearance in Episode 38@Lang Ya Mountain - This plain white robe is probably a layering piece for Outfit #22.</div>
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Outfit #29 - First Appearance in Episode 39 @Lang Ya Mountain - Being away from the capital city, Xiao Pingjing's costumes are more casual and simple. </div>
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Outfit # 30 - First Appearance Episode 47 @Northern Frontier - This suit of armor originally belonged to his older brother, Xiao Pingzhang. If you look carefully, the two holes left the arrow wounds of Xiao Pingzhang are still visible. </div>
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Outfit #31 - First Appearance in Episode 49 @Jinling Capital City - Xiao Pingjing wore this complete black night reconnaissance robe earlier in Episode 3 but it figured more prominently in the penultimate episode.<br />
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I heard from unofficial sources that the Daylight Entertainment, specifically Director Kong Sheng, was fuming mad at iQiyi, the web-streaming network that invested in Nirvana in Fire 2, for haphazardly re-editing the later episodes. Many Chinese netizens blamed the production company for the lack of good editing in later episodes, especially Episode 41 and 42. A member of the Nirvana in Fire 2 production team privately revealed in a chat group for fans that iQiyi completely re-edited what the two directors had originally cut for the drama. Director Kong Sheng's daughter also revealed on Sina weibo that Daylight Entertainment had originally cut 68 episodes but iQiyi trimmed it down to 50 episodes. And supposedly a 68-episode version will be released for oversea broadcast in Japan and Korea. I checked out the first four episodes currently released in South Korea and confirmed that each episode is approximately 45 minutes, which is the same length as the Chinese episodes. If what Director Kong's daughter said is true, I hope we can see all the cut scenes in the Korean version.<br />
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I can already tell from watching the behind-the-scene footages that many scenes were actually shortened in the final cut. For instance, when Xiao Pingjing emotionally breaks down in front of Lin Xi after his father's death, I could hear Xiao Pingjing say "How much I wish....how earnestly I wish this is just a nightmare" during filming. But this last line never was included in the Episode 37.<br />
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Rarely do I spent this much time listing all the outfits of a male lead character in a TV drama series. I'm usually more interested in the women's costumes. The last drama I felt passionately about a male character's costumes was for Chen Xiao's character, Gao Zhan, in The Legend of Lu Zhen. In Nirvana in Fire 2, I absolutely love the outfits worn by Liu Haoran's character, Xiao Pingjing. He undoubtedly has the most varied and greatest number of costume in the entire series. The fact that Liu Haoran is over six feet tall also help how the costumes look on the character. </div>
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Xiao Pingjing's wardrobe is dominated by a multitude of blue, cream and gray shades. Occasionally, a pop of red gets a cameo in his outfits, especially for his New Year looks. This post mainly focuses on his outfits from the first half of the series. Episode 27 marks a transition period for the character; thence, his wardrobe also experiences a gradual shift toward formality and maturity. I will document Xiao Pingjing's outfits in the second half of the series in a separate post. Let me know what outfit looks the best!</div>
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<b>Outfit #1 </b>First Appearance in Episode 1 @ Lang Ya Pavilion - Simple white undershirt and black pants</div>
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<b>Outfit #2</b> First Appearance in Episode 1 @Lang Ya Pavilion - Simple silver gray robe with leather belt</div>
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<b>Outfit #3</b> First Appearance Episode 1 @Lang Ya Pavilion - Sleeveless blue robe with distinctive leather trims at the shoulder seam layered over a high-collar cream robe. This outfit is perhaps the most worn costume in the series. </div>
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<b>Outfit #4</b> First Appearance in Episode 2 @Ganzhou Fortress - High-collar sleeveless robe layered over a plain blue robe with leather belt</div>
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<b>Outfit #5</b> First Appearance in Episode 3 @Da Tong Fu - Cream robe under brown leather vest</div>
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<b>Outfit #6</b> First Appearance in Episode 6@Prince Changlin Manor - Simple blue tunic over gray robe</div>
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<b>Outfit # 7 </b>First Appearance in Episode 6 @Royal Palace - Silver gray embroidered white court robe layered over a teal robe. </div>
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<b>Outfit #8</b> First Appearance in Episode 8 @Outskirts of Jinling Capital City - Turquoise blue embroidered vest with teal robe </div>
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<b>Outfit #9 </b>First Appearance in Episode 9 @Prince Changlin Manor - Red new year robe under dark striped brown tunic.</div>
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<b>Outfit #10</b> First Appearance in Episode 9 @Prince Changlin Manor - Second red new year robe layered with turquoise tunic. Reusing the turquoise blue vest from Outfit #8 to create a new look with a more ornate red robe underneath. </div>
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<b>Outfit #11</b> First Appearance in Episode 13 @Marquis Laiyang Residence - White embroidered robe for Princess Dowager Laiyang's funeral. This white robe is actually a layering piece from Outfit #3. </div>
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<b>Outfit #12 </b>First Appearance in Episode 15 @Prince Changlin Manor - Brown robe with gold floral embroidery. This outfit only appears in this scene, but was used prominently in the promo posters. Out of all of Xiao Pingjing's outfits, this brown robe is my least favorite. </div>
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<b>Outfit #13 </b>First Appearance in Episode 15 @ Forest outside of Jinling Capital City. I called this outfit Xiao Pingjing's battle robe. </div>
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<b>Outfit #14 </b>First Appearance in Episode 16 @Prince Changlin Manor - Grayish blue fan-pattern vest layered over two different shades of blue robes. </div>
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<b>Outfit #15</b> First Appearance in Episode 18 @ Jifeng Hall - Dark navy outer tunic with multiple inner layers and grayish blue robe</div>
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I love original novel of The Story of Ming Lan and didn't feel too disappointed with the casting decision of Zhao Liying as the titular character Ming Lan. However, the casting of Feng Shaofeng or William Feng as Ming Lan's husband, Gu Ting Ye , was a huge disappointment for me. In my mind, Gu Ting Ye should be played by someone is oozing with onscreen masculinity like Wang Kai or Eddie Peng. Gu Ting Ye comes from a military background and actually established himself politically in the battlefield by supporting the next successor to the throne. I can't imagine William Feng as convincing accomplished military general. The interesting tidbits about the Story of Ming Lan are the supporting characters. The original novel was super long and filled with different story arcs. I may root for the story of a minor character instead. LOL<br />
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Even if I can't bank on William Feng's Gu Ting Ye to give me a poignant portrayal, I can at least count on Daylight Entertainment to give me a high-quality drama production. Daylight Entertainment is known for its dedication to details and production values. I wasn't disappointed in the production of Nirvana in Fire series so I have faith in Daylight Entertainment to give me some good execution of the supporting characters. I just love the art direction of their drama productions.<br />
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The Chinese online video streaming platform YouKu recently released the first seven episodes of Beauties in the Closet or Gui Zhong Mei Ren starring Vic Zhou, Hu Bingqing and Chen Yao. This drama is slated to be a weekly web drama with a seven-episode released every Thursday for VIP members. Beauties in the Closet is a historical fusion drama that doesn't take traditional Chinese code of conduct and court etiquette very seriously. </div>
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I recently finished watching Nirvana in Fire 2, which paid minute details to the historical context and court etiquette. While Nirvana in Fire 2 had a professional master of etiquette to be onset to ensure that the actors had proper body language to show the social hierarchy and relationships of that era, I felt the actors in Beauties in the Closet just adorned some pretty costumes and acted like they live in a democratic society.<br />
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Beauties in the Closet definitely tested my patience in terms of lacking the historical feel and social etiquette that that period dramas should have. And it doesn't help that the dialogue is also very cheesy. In spite of the many cringe-worthy scenes, I am gradually warming up to the main pairing of the series, the Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Han and his weasel spirit concubine, Huang Qingfeng.<br />
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Vic Zhou plays the Tang Dynasty Emperor Wen Zong, personal name Li Han. Although this drama is destined to have multiple love triangles, Li Han's true pairing is Hu Bingqing's weasel spirit character, Huang Qingfeng, not her more beautiful best friend the nine-tailed fox spirit, Hu Feiluan. As a low-born and unattractive weasel spirit, Huang Qingfeng tries to elevate her status by stealing the magical fruit of the nine-tailed fox clan to beautify herself. Unfortunately, she ate sour half of the magical fruit, which means she is destined to suffer from unrequited love and taste the only the sourness of love. In contrast, Hu Feiluan consumed the sweet half of the fruit and she is gifted with the ability to attract the emperor without much effort. But Hu Feiluan only has eyes for the second male character, Li Yuxi, and holds no interest toward the emperor. It will be interesting to see how Li Han breaks away from the spell of the magical fruit on his own free will and break the spell of the magical fruit. By Episode 6, Li Han and Huang Qingfeng has already consummated and established their relationship. After throwing my penchant for historical details out the window, I really enjoy watching Li Han doting on Huang Qingfeng. But Huang Qingfeng is constantly defeated and hurt by Li Han's involuntary attraction toward Hu Feiluan and her conflict between her mission to assassinate him and her feelings. </div>
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The Rise of the Phoenixes is perhaps my most anticipated Chinese TV drama of 2018 because of the high production value and the return of one of the most renowned Chinese movie actor Chen Kun to the small screen after a seven-year hiatus. This drama is also based on a popular multi-volume novel but I read that the drama adaptation will be told in the male protagonist's perspective than the female protagonist. The production recently wrapped up filming and I hope to get to see its release by the end of this year or early next year. </div>
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I never expected The Flowers of War actress Ni Ni to look so lovely and innocent in simple period attire. She always strike me as someone who's more suitable to play a seductress than a damsel.</div>
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Ning Yi (Chen Kun) is the calculating and ambitious sixth prince of the ruling kingdom, yet has learnt to hide his true personality behind a carefree facade after his beloved older brother died at the hands of the corrupt and duplicitous court officials. Over the next decade, he establishes a secret information network led by Qingming Academy's head tutor Xin Ziyan, and waits for the perfect chance to strike down his enemies and overturn the charges laid against his brother.</div>
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Feng Zhiwei (Ni Ni) is the illegitimate daughter of the Qiu clan, and is banished from her household after being falsely accused of a crime. In order to survive, she cross-dresses herself as a man and joins the prestigious Qingming Academy. She meets Ning Yi, and although they begin as political opponents, the two later became great friends and eventual lovers. they Dedicating her life to serving the country, Zhiwei becomes a successful general and politician at a young age, stunning the world with her talent and knowledge.</div>
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She remains loyal and honest to the reigning Emperor during the princes’ fight for the throne, yet soon finds out she is the only surviving royalty of a fallen kingdom. Manipulated into thinking that the current kingdom was built upon the corpses of her loved ones, Zhiwei ultimately decides to take revenge against her enemies, including her lover Ning Yi. When the shocking truth behind a grand conspiracy was revealed, Zhiwei eventually learns to put aside vengeance and hatred for the greater good, and eventually earns her happiness.</div>
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Like Nirvana in Fire I, Nirvana in Fire 2: Winds Blow in Changlin has a plethora of characters that are not strictly good or evil. In terms of story execution, the sequel can be split into three phases, each driven by one of the three leading male characters. The central figure of the first phase is Huang Xiaoming's Xiao Xiaozhang whose intelligence and political shrewdness are well exhibited from Episode 1 to 25. The second phase is led by Liu Haorang's Xiao Pingjing. Although Xiao Pingjing also figures prominently in the first phase, his moment to shine is actually from Episode 28 onward. The focal character of the last phase is undoubtedly the antihero, Wu Haochen's Xiao Yuanqi. His slow progression into darkness and moral conflict bring the story into a new climate.<br />
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This drama is officially being subtitled by DramaFever and Viki. You should go check out the series if you want to watch something that is not cheesy and has substance.<br />
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<b>Xiao Pingjing 萧平旌</b> -<b> Second Young Master of Changlin Manor → Prince of Changlin</b><br />
The younger (and only biological son) of Xiao Tingsheng, who is the first Prince of Changlin and Supreme Commander of the powerful Changlin Army. Although his mother died before his adulthood, Pingjing grew up in the loving care of his older brother and father. He idolizes his older brother and is willing to give up his own dreams to fulfill his brother's dreams. He is trained at Lang Ya Pavilion under the apprenticeship of Lin Ge. A highly skilled martial artist, he aims to live a carefree life without restraints and holds no interest in politics or power.<br />
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<b>Xiao Pingzhang 萧平章</b> -<b> Vice General of Changlin Army, Young Master of Changlin Manor</b><br />
The adopted son of the Prince of Changlin. His biological father was the oldest of the three boys handpicked by Mei Changshu and trained in the sword fight in the original Nirvana in Fire. He embodies the perfect traits of a filial son, loving and devoted husband, and a doting older brother. Despite not being full-blooded brothers, Xiao Pingzhang and Xiao Pingjing's bond is stronger than those of true blood brothers.<br />
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<b>Xiao Yuanqi 萧元启 - Marquis of Laiyang → Prince of Laiyang</b><br />
The only son of the deceased Prince of Laiyang, who was the younger son of Prince Jing from Nirvana in Fire and later Emperor of Liang. His father was ultimately sentenced to death for his crimes and Xiao Yuanqi grew up in the shadows of his father's tainted reputation and the benevolence of his uncles, Emperor of Liang and Prince of Changlin. Xiao Yuanqi eventually transforms from a complacent nobleman into an ambitious and ruthless man.<br />
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<b>Xiao Tingsheng - Prince of Changlin, General of Changlin Army, Prince Regent</b><br />
Posthumous son of the former Crown Prince Xiao Jingyu and the adoptive son of Xiao Jingyan and disciple of Mei Changsu. He feels great moral debt for the endings of his two blood brothers, Yuan Lu and Lin Shen. Xiao Tingsheng adopted Yuan Lu's biological son, Xiao Pingzhang and chooses his adopted son as his successor over his own son. Despite commanding a powerful army capable of throwing a coup d'etat, Tingsheng holds an unbreakable loyalty to his cousin Emperor of Liang as they grew up together and share a close brotherly bond.<br />
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<b><br /></b> <b>Lin Xi 林奚 - Doctor of Ji Feng Hall</b><br />
A talented, but aloof doctor of Ji Feng Hall. She is the daughter of Lin Shen, the blood brother and comrade of Xiao Tingsheng, Prince of Changlin. At her father's deathbed, the Prince of Changlin promised to care for Lin Xin and make her the future wife of his younger son, Xiao Pingjing. Lin Xi's mother, however, does not agree to the betroth and runs away. Lin Xi's mother does not want her daughter to suffer her fate of being a soldier's widow. She wishes for her daughter to find a man who can devote himself entirely to her and not have her daughter tworry that the husband may not come back one day. </div>
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<b>Meng Qianxue 蒙浅雪</b> - <b>Young Mistress of Changlin Manor</b><br />
Great grand-niece of Meng Zhi in Nirvana in Fire and the beloved childhood sweetheart and wife of Xiao Pingzhang. Like her great granduncle, she is a skilled martial artist and does not obsessed the best brains but her straightforwardness is endearing to her husband.<br />
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<b>Xun Feizhan <span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">荀飞盏</span> - Supreme Commander of Imperial Guard</b><br />
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Nephew of Xun Baishui and Empress Xun and the last disciple of Meng Zhi. Loyal and upright, he has a strong moral code and sees through all the various machination at court. Although his uncle is a political enemy of the Changlin Manor, Xun Feizhan shares a close friendship with the members of the Changlin Manor. He also secretly loves his martial art sister, Meng Qianxue. </div>
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Older brother of Empress Xun and uncle to the Xiao Yuanshi. He is loyal to the Emperor of Liang and fears the growing military power of the Changlin Manor that may threaten his nephew's rule as the Emperor of Liang. His plots to undermine the influence of the Changlin Army. </div>
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<b>Xiao Yuanshi <span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">萧元时</span> - Crown Prince → Emperor</b><br />
Eldest son of Emperor by Empress Xun. Also a grandson of Xiao Jingyan and first cousin to Xiao Yuanqi. He idolizes his uncle Xiao Tingsheng, and adores his cousin, Xiao Pingjing, despite his own mother's reservation.<br />
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<b>Empress Xun 旬皇后 - Mother of Xiao Yuanshi </b><br />
She distrusts the Prince of Changlin with a passion and is greatly annoyed by her husband's fondness for the members of the Changlin Manor. She constantly warns her son to keep his distance from the Prince of Changlin who can usurp his power at anytime.<br />
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<b>Pu Yangying 濮阳缨 - Master of Gantian Courtyard</b></div>
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His clan and people were wiped out by a deadly plague in which blames the Liang Dynasty for not lending a helping hand. He eventually earned the trust of the Empress Xun as her religious confidant and plots to bring the downfall of the Liang Kingdom. </div>
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<b>Lin Jiu 蔺九- Young Master of Langya Pavilion</b></div>
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Father to Xiao Yuanshi and son of Xiao Jingyan by Empress Liu. He was only small child at the end of the Nirvana in Fire. </div>
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Niece to Xun Baishui and Empress Xun, and first cousin to Xiao Yuanshi. Raised as a traditional noblewoman who should be loyal and submissive to her husband, Xun Anru ends up choosing to follow her moral compass. </div>
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He offers Lin Xi and her mother shelter when Li Xi's mother decides to run away from the marriage agreement with the Prince of Changlin. Under his tutelage, Lin Xi excels in medicine and becomes unparalleled her quest for medical research. </div>
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Fourth older brother of Consort Shu, and older cousin of Princess Dowager of Laiyang. He ranks first place on the Top Martial Artist List of the Lang Ya Pavillion and teaches Xiao Yuanqi martial arts. His growing ambition causes chaos in his own kingdom and he eventually emerged as the new Emperor of Donghai Kingdom. </div>
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Highly skilled martial artist who is sent by the Marquis of Mozi to assist Xiao Yuanqi in his rise to power.<br />
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Commanding general of the Da Yu Kingdom. He leads the pro-war fraction in his state and aggressively seek to invade the Liang Kingdom during the mourning period for the Liang Emperor.<br />
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Song Fu is an ally of Xun Baishui. He sees the power of the Changlin Army as a threat to the stability of his country.<br />
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<b>Magistrate Zhang of Datong - Subordinate of Su Fu</b><br />
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When the sequel of Nirvana in Fire was first announced with Huang Xiaoming, I was disappointed in Daylight Entertainment for selecting an actor who's known for his overacting. I didn't even bother checking any info on the drama until its release this past December. It was only when I learned that Huang Xiaoming was cast as a "special"leading actor, meaning he's not the true male protagonist of the sequel, that I decided to read more about it and watch a few fanmade music videos of the main couple. It was a path of no return for me when I saw how stunning the visuals were in these fanmade videos. I became obsessed.<br />
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This sequel is also written by the original writer/creator, Hai Yan, who actually began writing a sequel to her original work before the success of Nirvana in Fire. The true male protagonist in the sequel is actually the 20-year old actor, Liu Haoran, who plays Xiao Pingjing, and not Huang Xiaoming's Xiao Pingzhang. Since the Nirvana in Fire 2 takes place 40 to 50 years after Nirvana in Fire, many of the beloved characters from the original are only briefly mentioned in Nirvana in Fire 2.<br />
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Sequels tend to disappoint and rarely do they surpass the original. Surprisingly, Nirvana in Fire 2 didn't disappoint and is really quite captivating if you just watch the drama without prior preconception. In fact, I feel more for the characters in Nirvana in Fire 2 than I ever did for Mei Changsu in Nirvana in Fire. The true protagonist of Nirvana in Fire 2 is Xiao Pingjing who seems to be the untold successor of young Lin Shu in the original Nirvana in Fire. I feel like Hai Yan penned the second installation to tell the story of Lin Shu if he hadn't transformed into Mei Changsu but continued his political life in the capital city as a young general. Xiao Pingjing is probably the last remaining blood descendant of Lin Shu/Mei Changsu's family. Xiao Pingjing's great grandmother was Lin Shu's paternal aunt.<br />
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If Nirvana in Fire is a revenge story of Mei Changsu/Lin Shu, Nirvana in Fire 2 is a growing up story of a carefree and privileged young man whose world turns upside down when his older brother dies. The first half of the drama chronicles Xiao Pingjing's lack of interest in politics and in following his family military tradition. He takes a keen interest in living a swordman's life away from political intrigue. The latter half shows his transition into an ingenious military commander and ends up accomplishing more than what his father and brother ever hoped for.<br />
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Compared to the original whose romance content was probably hovering around 5% of the story content, the romance in Nirvana in Fire 2 isn't much much greater but an vast improvement to the original. Don't expect a full-blown out romantic story like Three Lives Three Worlds to unfold in Nirvana in Fire 2. The main pairing in Nirvana in Fire 2 is starred by two movie actors, Liu Haorang as Xiao Pingjing and Zhang Huiwen as Lin Xi. The love story between Xiao Pingjing and Lin Xi is only the icing on the cake and you will only get a taste of their romantic chemistry sporadically throughout the 50-episode drama.<br />
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Despite the small amount of screen time dedicated to our main couple, Chinese netizens absolutely adore this pairing. They exude an innocence and sweetness onscreen that I haven't seen for awhile in Chinese period dramas. There is rarely any physical display of affection. The most affectionate gesture you will see between Xiao Pingjing and Lin Xi is probably a friendly hug. Nonetheless, I couldn't help myself but root for this young pair.<br />
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Daylight Entertainment continues its stunning cinematography and offers breathtaking visual in its production. The details are perceptible in just these few shots. The cast and crew traveled to many remote destinations across China to offer us some really amazing backdrops and sets. Some scenes also required the entire team to hike up a mountain to film.<br />
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The last two episodes of Nirvana in Fire 2 are scheduled to be released for VIP members this Monday on China's video on demand platfrom iQiyi. But it seems images from the last two episodes are now available online before the official air date. Check out these images if you would like to be spoiled.<br />
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Throughout the drama series, it was foreshadowed many times that our hero, Xiao Pingjing, will likely retire from politics and lead a quiet life in the mountains away from the turbulent ups and downs of the capital city. His betrothed, Lin Xi, had also outright told him that they would part ways if he remains in politics. As expected, after he completed his final mission, he abandons all the glory and titles to reunite with his lover. The last shot in the drama should be the lovebirds riding off into the horizon to live happily ever after...until the Emperor needs him again. Just Kidding!! Lol.<br />
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Hi everyone! It's been awhile since I posted anything but I just wanted to do a quick post to share these beautiful illustrations drawn by a Chinese netizen. I've always been a fan of the 2015 Nirvana in Fire produced by the former Shandong Television Media Group (now known as Daylight Entertainment). This past year has been quite an uneventful Chinese TV drama landscape for me since I wasn't too absorbed any of the dramas I watched in 2017 except for Three Lives Three Worlds. But finally I have accumulated enough interest to write about the Nirvana in Fire and its newly release sequel Nirvana in Fire: Wind Blows in Changlin or Nirvana in Fire 2.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">The two protagonists of two drama series: Lin Shu and Xiao Pingjing</td></tr>
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My excitement for the movie adaptation of Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossom or Once Upon a Time is mounting with every new material released. Even though Yang Yang could be manlier but his pretty boy looks definitely fit the role of Ye Hua. The CGI effects are tolerable but I wish the art direction could be a little less "westernized." The scene that stands out most in the trailer is Su Su jumping off the Zhu Xian Terrace. I kinda like how they choreographed that scene.<br />
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The movie version of Three Lives Three Worlds: Ten Miles of Peach Blossom, aka Once Upon a Time, starring Crystal Li and Yang Yang are going to the Chinese theaters this summer. Although this version started production and wrapped up shooting before the Yang Mi and Mark Zhao's TV version, the movie has remained relatively low-key and secretive in the media. The movie only released a a 15-second teaser showing a few shots of Bai Qian and Ye Hua and some movie posters of the some leading characters. Unlike the TV drama, I feel the art direction of the TV movie has a grandiose and mythological feel. The costumes are a definitely more ornate and colorful. Ye Hua's wardrobe also diversified from his signature black palette, as shown below. I also heard there may be a sequel planned for the movie version if the first installation is a box office success. The original story is pretty dense and I don't think a two-hour screen time will do the story justice. I hope the movie version is as successful as the TV adaptation so we can get more Ye Hua/Bai Qian/Su Su goodies!<br />
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<b>Character Posters</b>:<br />
Bai Qian<br />
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Ye Hua<br />
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A' Li<br />
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Zhe Yan - the production designers really made Zhe Yan dressed in a peacock...I mean phoenix costume. lol<br />
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Qin Cang<br />
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Xuan Nu<br />
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Many have requested to read the full script of Three Lives Three Worlds: Ten Miles of Peach Blossom in Chinese. I provided the download link below but asked that you don't copy the link and share it elsewhere.<br />
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Three Lives Three Worlds: Ten Miles of Peach Blossom (3L3W) or aka Eternal Love has officially ended for over three weeks but I'm still suffering from serious drama withdrawal! It's been a long time since I've been this obsessive over a drama series. I think the last series I followed religiously was Go Princess Go, which was over a year ago.<br />
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The production of 3L3W far exceeded my expectations. Not only were the actors' interpretation of the characters right on the spot, the scriptwriter did a wonderful job filling in the story gaps. If I have to point out some flaws about this drama series, I wish the side characters (aka Donghua/Feng Jiu) had less screen time and the the original written scenes scripted for the OTP was kept in the drama series.<br />
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After reading some parts of the original script, I notice some scenes between Ye Hua and Su Su were either taken out from filming or completely altered to facilitate shooting. One major scene deleted was a bed scene that was supposed to explain little A'Li's conception.<br />
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<b>11-24. Mortal World- River Bank – Daytime</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Characters: Su Su, Ye Hua, Rich Young Lady, Maidservant,
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Su and Ye Hua walk toward the river bank. Beggars are leaning against the trees
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<b>Su Su</b>: Ye Hua,
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<b>Ye Hua</b>: The cities of Zhongrong Nation at the foothills of Jun Ji Mountain are better off but the
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<b>Su Su</b>: (Sighs as
she take a look at her surroundings) We're traveling southward from drought-plagued
farmlands to flood plains, no wonder the people of Zhongrong Nation have such a
difficult livelihood. The Zhongrong King who slashed his neck with a sword is
unfit to rule as a sovereign. He abandoned his subjects and people to such
misery and blight with his death. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Ye Hua</b>: (in a low
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him go and walks toward the deck. As he gives out a very cold and
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onto her fan to cover her face and only shows her eyes. She watches her
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<b>Manservant B</b>: (Gathers up his courage) This ship is already full. You
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<b>Su Su:</b> <o:p></o:p>(Gives a hint with her eyes, waves her fan and lies out of her mouth) oh…no,
I meant that since the master is on board, this ship must be filled with gold,
silver and precious gemstones. If they encounter pirates at sea, then you’ll be
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Su Su throws Ye Hua another look.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Ye Hua
finally realizes that Su Su is lying and couldn’t contain himself with a small
smile. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->The
manservants are in disbelief and look at each other.<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
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<b>Manservant
A</b>: (rolls up his sleeves) Don’t think you can just throw out nonsense
that I’ll believe your words that you pretty boys are “Your almighty Highness!”
I’ve seen plenty of swindlers in this world…<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->On board
the ship, the beautiful young lady speaks out to stop him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Young Lady</b>: Wait.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Manservant
B</b>: (Quickly turns his head back) My lady? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Young Lady</b>: Let these
two gentlemen board the ship.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Manservant
A</b>: (turns his head in confusion) My lady, they are obviously swindlers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Young Lady</b>: (smiles
gently) When I said let them board the ship, just let them board the ship.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->After the
young lady finishes speaking, she turns around to head back.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Su Su
raises her arms in salute.</div>
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<b>Su Su</b>: (in
righteous solemn manner) The young lady seems like a kind-hearted person. Then
it must be her servants’ personal intent to use their master’s power to bully
the poor people from boarding the ship?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Young Lady</b>: (She
stops in her footsteps, turns around with a smile) That’s right. (Glances at
her servants). The deck is quite empty. The captain had said that we can let
another twenty people board this ship. Don’t block their way. They are all
helpless people. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Manservant
A</b>: (uneasy) My Lady, this…<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Young Lady</b>: (Looks
down) Didn’t I speak clearly?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>All
manservants</b>: (Quickly tilt their heads down) Yes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Su Su</b>: (In a righteous, solemn tone) The young lady seems like a kind-hearted person. Then it
must be her servants’ personal intent to use their master’s power to bully the
poor people from boarding the ship?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Young Lady</b>: (She
stops in her footsteps, turns around with a smile) That’s right. (Glances at
her servants). The deck is quite empty. The captain had said that we can let
another twenty people board this ship. Don’t block their way. They are all
helpless people. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Manservant
A</b>: (uneasy) My Lady, this…<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Young Lady</b>: (Looks
down) Didn’t I speak clearly?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>All
manservants</b>: (quickly title their heads down) Yes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>As the young
lady finished up speaking, she gives Ye Hua and Su Su a gentle, flirtatious look
and gracefully walks away. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>11-25. Mortal world- onboard the ship. Daytime</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><br /></b></div>
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Characters: Su Su, Ye Hua, rich young lady, maidservant, captain,
shipmates, manservants.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->On the ship
deck, raggedly clothes people sit with their arms wrapped around her bags
huddled in a spot. Su Su and Ye Hua steps up from behind.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Ye Hua</b>: (Gives Su Su a ) Why did you call me “Highness”?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Su Su</b>: Didn’t you just say that the several princes of the Zhongrong Nation
are fighting ferociously for the throne? So I just concocted the idea. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Ye Hua</b>: So you also got that idea from all the plays you heard?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (Confused) How did you know? Don’t those young ladies drama plays
from rich families always fall for young gentlemen in need or those wandering
heroes from the martial arts world? If you’re prince secretly traveling in
disguise, wouldn’t she be more attracted to you? <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Ye Hua</b>: (Amused) How could you be so sure she’ll believe you? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (taps her fan) These rich young ladies probably listen to these
drama plays more than me. So they most definitely daydream more than me. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Suddenly, a
maidservant exits from the ship cabin and look around to search for something. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Su Su</b>: (jolts up in joy) The maidservant must be following her mistress’ order to look for you and me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->The
maidservant turns her head to find Su Su and Ye Hua, and immediately walks
toward them and bows. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Maidservant</b>: Gentlemen, my mistress said the ship deck is very dirty and
does not serve you both well. The ship cabin has a room that can accommodate
you both. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (raises her arms in salute) Thank you Miss. We’ll take it then.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Maidservant</b>: (Straightens her back) And…If
you both won’t mind, my mistress has prepared some simple wine and food serve
you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: Oh…Your mistress has so generously let us board this ship. We
should go thank her first but she has already prepared food and wine for us. How I could
take such hospitality without shame.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Maidservant</b>: Sir, no need to be so humble. My mistress has always been
very hospitable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (raises her arms again in salute) Then we won’t refuse such hospitality.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Maidservant
turns around to lead the way.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Su Su nudges
Ye Hua with a smile.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Su Su</b>: Those drama plays don’t lie to me. Don’t lie to me!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Ye Hua</b>: (Glazes at her quietly) Are you just going to hand me over to her?
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (Brightens up) Or maybe I caught her eye!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Ye Hua</b>: (Looks at her up and down) You’re that confident?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (bursts out laughing. Uses her hand to pat Ye Hua’s chest) This
area of yours is only occupied by me. No one can steal it away from me.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Ye Hua</b>: (Slowly reaches out to grab hold of her hand and press it against
his heart) That’s right. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>11-27
Mortal world –outside of the cabin chamber. Night.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Characters: Su Su, Ye Hua, Rich Young Lady, Maidservant<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Rich young
lady gracefully curtsy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><br /></b></div>
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<b>Young Lady</b>: (Looks at Su Su tenderly) Please take an early rest. Once
the ships anchor tomorrow morning, I can accompany you and show you
around on land.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (Waves her fan and flirtatiously smiles) Thank you Miss for your
warm hospitality. (Looks at Ye Hua with a smirk)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 宋体; text-indent: -24px;">△</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -24px;"> </span>Ye Hua coldly turns his back to them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->The young
lady disconcertingly looks at Ye Hua’s back.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Young Lady</b>: (Asks Su Su in quiet whisper) Young master, your…older
brother, did I offend him? <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: Young Miss must not mind
him. His temper has always been this way. (Raises her arms) Miss, I’ll see you
tomorrow. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: 宋体; mso-bidi-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-TW;">△<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->When Su Su
finished talking, she chases after Ye Hua. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>11-28. Mortal world – inside a bedroom of the ship cabin. Nighttime.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Characters: Su Su, Ye Hua<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 宋体; text-indent: -24px;">△ </span>As Su Su sits leisurely on the bed, she uses her index finger to touch her thumb to
form a circle, and the remaining three fingers taps the surface of a
table on the bed. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (Sigh) When I was at Jun Ji Mountain, I thought I stroke a great
deal by having you devote yourself entirely to me. But judging from how warmly
and sincerely the young lady treated me, I realize that you’re the one who got the
better end of the bargain. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 宋体; text-indent: -24px;">△</span>Ye Hua stands at the side and grabs a tangerine from the fruit basket. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Ye Hua</b>: (As he peals the tangerine's skin away, he sneakily smiles) The young lady’s
taste is quite uniquely peculiar. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 宋体; text-indent: -24px;">△</span>Ye Hua hands Su Su the pealed tangerine.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 宋体; text-indent: -24px;">△</span>Su Su instinctively raises her hand to take it, but Ye Hua unexpectedly
pulls it away and wrap his arm around her waist to change their position. He ends up
sitting on the bed and put Su Su on his lap (right leg). </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Ye Hua</b>: (Solemn expression) We’re getting off this ship tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (Bewildered) You…you’re not jealous, are you?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Ye Hua</b>: (Ripe a piece of tangerine and put it in Su Su’s mouth) That’s
right. I’m jealous.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b> (Bursts out in laughter) So you act in such a way when you’re
jealous?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 宋体; text-indent: -24px;">△</span>Su Su is ecstatic. She helps herself by taking a piece of tangerine
from Ye Hua’s hand and put it in her mouth.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (her mouth full) If I was truly a man, then I’ll understand your
jealousy. But I’m still a woman in the end. Additionally, those drama plays always say “The
affection grows between a man and a woman, but it should be restrained by the rules
of decorum.” Even if I was in a man’s body, I won’t do anything. The Moral code
and the proper rule of conduct will always restrain—— (her voice stops
suddenly)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 宋体; text-indent: -24px;">△</span>Before Su Su could finish her sentence, Ye Hua pushes her on the bed and
lies on top of her. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Ye Hua</b>: That day when you asked me through the bronze mirror if I like
children? <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Su Su</b>: (Gurgles, swallows the tangerine, and without hesitation) Yes, I
asked you.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 宋体; text-indent: -24px;">△</span>Ye Hua smiles and pulls down her hair band to free her long hair. Her
long black hair slides down to frame her face. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 宋体; text-indent: -24px;">△</span>Su Su looks up at him, and reaches out to untie his belt. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Ye Hua</b>: (Looks down at her move, and gently smiles) What? Aren’t you
going to abide to “The affection grows between a man and a woman, but it should
be restrained by the rules of decorum”?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b>Su Su</b>: Those sayings are intended to fool others. (Kisses his lips, and
wraps her arms around his neck) Ye Hua, humans don’t live pass a hundred years.
Life is short and difficult. For the next few decades, I just want to spend
every day happily with you. I like you.
I hope you know it. (Her voice softens) Do you understand what I’m trying to
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<b>Ye Hua</b>: (Moments later, lowers his head to her ear) I understand.<o:p></o:p></div>
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11<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">—</span>24.<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">凡间</span>-<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">河岸</span> <span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">日</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">人:素素、夜华、富家小姐、丫鬟、家丁众、众百姓</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> △素素和夜华一路走向河岸,路边有靠着树坐着的乞丐,走着讨饭的人。</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> △素素目瞪口呆看着远近景象。</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">素素:夜华,你看这里与俊疾山下完全不同。</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">夜华:俊疾山下就是中荣国的都城,不会太破败,但中荣国余下的土地却常年遭受着旱涝之灾。</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">素素:(唏嘘地看着四周)我们一路向南走,从极旱农田到水患之地,中荣国百姓果然过得辛苦。那中荣国国君就这么抹了脖子,置他臣民在这水深火热当中烤着淹着,真是枉为一国之君!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">夜华:(沉吟)不止如此,那国君死后,几个皇子都在争抢帝位。</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">素素:嗯,我懂。国君不死,皇子都在争储君之位,国君死了,皇子就要开始争帝位了。</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">夜华:(淡淡瞥她)你怎会如此清楚?</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">素素:戏文常这么唱啊。</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> △大船连着河岸有个两人宽的木板,有七八个黑衣家丁,正在驱赶着想要上船的小商贩。</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">家丁乙:没看到已经满了吗?!贾老爷一家老小都在船上,怎么能让你们这些人挤上去?</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> △素素拿扇子遮着脸,露出一双大眼睛,打量着四周。</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">家丁甲:(撸起袖子)别以为随便说这么两句,爷就信你们两个小白脸是什么殿下啊臣的!江湖骗子爷见得多了——</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">素素:(大义凛然)这位小姐看上去是个善心人,想必一定是这些家丁狐假虎威,不准这些贫苦百姓上船吧?</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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11<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">—</span>25.<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">凡间</span>-<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">船上</span> <span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">日</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> △船甲板上,坐着各种衣衫褴褛的百姓,都抱着自己的包袱,规矩地坐在甲板一圈,素素跟在夜华身后走上来。</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: 宋体; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">素素:(奇怪)你怎么晓得?戏文里不是经常说是富家小姐最常将心交付与那不知打哪儿来的落魄公子,或是江湖侠客?如今见你个微服私访的皇子,岂不更是会动心?</span>
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jolecolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723809249451747202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437693166676002555.post-54908018615904919772016-03-06T21:12:00.001-08:002017-02-20T19:41:00.178-08:00First Promotional Stills of Three Lives Three Worlds and Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I read the novel of Three Lives Three Worlds and Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms ("Three Lives") several years ago and barely remembered the details. Like Hua Qian Gu, Three Lives is one of the most popular online romance novels that is getting adapted on the big screen and small screen. The movie version is starred by Liu Yifei and Yang Yang, while Yang Mi and Mark Zhao lead in the TV drama production currently underway. I actually have no hope or expectations for the TV version because I find both Yang Mi and Mark Zhao unsuitable for the roles. I prefer the Liu Yifei/Yang Yang pairing because they are absolute eye candies.<br />
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If you wish to know more about the original story, please check out this extensive summary of the novel.<br />
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jolecolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723809249451747202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437693166676002555.post-45975939204861799842016-02-21T13:08:00.004-08:002016-02-22T20:08:46.405-08:00Honeymoon phase for Zhu Qiyu and Tan Yunxian pairing is ending in Imperial Doctress + Beautiful MV<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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According to the scriptwriter of Imperial Doctress, Liu Shi Shi and Wallace Huo's characters are the OTP of the story. The role of Zhu Qiyu is just a plot device to achieve the end results she wants, which to me is quite unfortunate. Zhu Qiyu's evil transformation would provide the platform that the scriptwriter needed to justify the love relationship between Zhu Qizhen and Yunxian. Zhu Qizhen was written to be Yunxian's soulmate and confidante. He also gives her unconditional support in everything she does. On the other spectrum, Zhu Qiyu is destined to be her first love, husband, and father of her child as well as a major obstacle in her medicine career. I guess the writer is trying to convey the message that first love is not always good husband material. Love is not the only ingredient you need to a happy marriage. So be careful with whom you choose to fall in love! LOL.<br />
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After watching Imperial Doctress, I've grown very fond of Huang Xuan as an actor. I just find his acting to be infectious. At first sight, Huang Xuan is no eye-catching candy like Wallace Huo. It actually took me awhile to give him a chance because my superficial eyes always get disattracted by other pretty things. Huang Xuan is definitely not a newbie in showbiz and has starred in famous dramas like Legend of Mi Yue. His upcoming modern drama with Yang Mi, Les Interprètes, may be his next breakthrough role when the drama airs on Hunan TV this year.<br />
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I didn't read the novel so I couldn't provide many details. However, the drama adaption cleaned out Qiao Fei's background as well as her relationship with Cheng Jia Yang. They are now intern and mentor with a tumultuous relationship.<br />
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When I first reported about the Imperial Doctress nearly two years ago, I was adamantly against Liu Shi Shi's character falling in love with the second male lead, Huang Xuan's Zhu Qiyu. I was strongly shipping Wallace Huo's character, Zhu Qizhen, with Liu Shi Shi's Tan Yunxian (pseudonym Hang Yunxian). I even decided to abandon following the news about Imperial Doctress when I found out the story may not go in the direction I wanted. After watching Zhu Qiyu's first appearance and the available promotional materials, I'm completely sold on Huang Xuan's performance as Zhu Qiyu, Zhu Qizhen's younger brother and later the seventh emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He prevented the Ming Dynasty from suffering a similar fate as the Song Dynasty, which got split into the Northern Song and Southern Song when the Jurchens invaded northern China.<br />
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My interest in Zhu Qiyu escalated when I found out his character will significantly darken as the series progresses and acts as a deterrent to Tan Yunxian's professional aspiration in medicine. Surprisingly, I look forward to watching how Zhu Qiyu and Tan Yunxian's turbulent marriage will unfold. I get a bad feeling I'm on the wrong shipping boat because I'm definitely a minority in shipping for Tan Yunxian and Zhu Qiyu. And Zhu Qiyu and Tan Yuanxian's relationship is destined to go downhill. I've also been reading rumored leaks that Tan Yunxian's true love is Wallace Huo's Zhu Qizhen and she will eventually fall out of love with Zhu Qiyu. The scriptwriter hinted that Tan Yunxian and Zhu Qizhen shippers will see sunlight later. So Wallace Huo may actually get the girl's heart at the end! If the scriptwriter gave me this bit of information two years ago, I would probably be happy. Unfortunately, I have a major change of heart and don't care for Wallace Huo's character anymore.<br />
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To create the character of Tan Yunxian and generate some dramatic effects, the scriptwriter actually based this single character on three different women who existed in the Ming Dynasty: Tan Yunxian, Empress Hang, and Imperial Consort Tang. Tan Yunxian was a famous female doctor who lived during Zhu Qizhen's son's reign. She was only three years old when Zhu Qizhen died and wasn't even born when Zhu Qiyu was alive. Empress Hang was Zhu Qiyu's second empress who gave birth to his only son. Imperial Consort Tang was also another woman in Zhu Qiyu's harem who became a burial sacrifice when Zhu Qiyu died at the age of 30. Based on this fact and materials released so far, Tan Yunxian will become Zhuyu's concubine and give birth to his only son. Whether this child will survive or not remains a mystery. He will also depose his first wife, Empress Wang, to elevate Yunxian's position.<br />
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I heard Yunxian may be reluctant to marry Zhu Qiyu because she probably senses his change. After Zhu Qiyu becomes emperor, he will transform from a kindhearted gentle prince into a power-hungry ruthless man. He constantly gets jealous and resents Yunxian for spending three years in Mongolia with his brother and siding with his brother against him. Probably due to some misunderstanding, he becomes overly suspicious of any interaction between Yunxian and Zhu Qizhen. I heard that the role of Zhu Qiyu was offered to many actors, including Li Yifeng, but the actors refused to accept the role because his character becomes too unlikable. His dark transformation in the later episodes most likely will earn him many boos.<br />
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Perhaps my good feelings for the real Zhu Qiyu in history translated into more tolerance for the drama character who will turn evil. Compared to his older brother, Zhu Qizhen, a lousy emperor who killed capable officials, Zhu Qiyu was a competent ruler who held the county together against the Mongol invasion and was able to use the right people to do the job. I read that because of Zhu Qizhen's foolishness, he indirectly destroyed 500,000 Ming soldiers.<br />
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Though Zhu Qiyu was considered a capable emperor, he was not known to be very nice. He put his older brother under house arrest for eight years. I just hope the TV series won't make him too evil and becomes despicable to a level where any form of personal redemption and forgiveness will be impossible. I don't want to see Zhu Qiyu's selfish ruthlessness foils for his brother Zhu Qizhen's quiet self-sacrifice and suffering.<br />
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If you followed from beginning to the end of Go Princess Go, you would probably be fuming right now about the two endings already released. But don't fret over it! We're going to get rewarded with a happily delicious ending of our dreams! I hope. This third ending is scheduled to be released on Valentine Day. If you don't want to be spoiled, please don't continue to read.<br />
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jolecolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723809249451747202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437693166676002555.post-8110765724611349922015-12-29T21:28:00.002-08:002016-01-16T10:24:02.130-08:00Current Drama Fave: Go Princess Go <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hey all! I just want to drop by quickly to recommend a new drama called Go Princess Go, which was produced entirely for web broadcasting. There is not much "wow" factor in this little drama besides some very hilarious lines and an attractive cast. If you like to watch lighthearted, brainless romantic comedy without having to think too much, I highly recommend this series. There are certainly huge plot holes, bloopers, exaggerated acting, weird costumes, cheap props, but somehow the OTP of the story compensates for many flaws of the production, which suffers from extreme shortage of funds.<br />
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It's been awhile since I've been passionate about a series. Just wanted to take this opportunity to share my new-found interest with you all.<br />
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The story follows the time-traveling adventures and tribulations of Zhang Peng, a modern-day womanizer, whose spirit/soul get transferred back into time. In fact, he gets send back into a body of a young woman, who also happens to be the Crown Princess - Zhang Peng Peng. Unlike past time-traveling dramas like Gong and Bu Bu Jing Xin, our main girl has the soul and spirit of a heterosexual male. The Crown Princess Zhang Peng Peng is no longer interested in capturing the affections of her husband, Crown Prince Qi Hao, but shifted her attention to the women in his harem. From this premise, we're bound to see some crazy plot devices and hysterically funny scenes.<br />
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In short, the story begins with spiritually changed Zhang Peng Peng waking up from a drowning incident with only the memory of the modern time Zhang Peng. In this new ancient world, the newly awakened Zhang Peng Peng learns she is married to the Crown Prince Qi Hao who despises her and is in love with his sister-in-law, Jiang Yingyue. The new Zhang Peng Peng doesn't give a damn about the love life of her husband and would gladly give him away to other women. Her attention is focused on surviving in the palace, keeping her husband away from her bed, and drooling over the countless beautiful women in the royal harem.<br />
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Ironically, the Crown Prince becomes more intrigued by the transformation of Zhang Peng Peng. He gradually starts to fall for his wife, but is extremely frustrated by her lack of jealousy when she sees him with other women. As the drama progresses, we get the see Zhang Peng Peng's feminization and the Crown Prince's growing love for her.<br />
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You can stream this series on Maplestage in Mandarin (sorry no English subtitles available):<br />
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jolecolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723809249451747202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437693166676002555.post-32277508087805313202015-02-20T19:15:00.003-08:002018-02-10T20:20:43.882-08:00Nirvana in Fire Character Profiles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The political plotting and myrid of characters in <i>Nirvana in Fire</i> or <i>Lang Ya Bang</i> may get a little overwhelming for non-Chinese speakers. When I was first exposed to the story, I got drowned in the many names and relationships of the characters. I hope the character profiles will give you a better understanding of the story as well as the trailer. </div>
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Born as Lin Shu, the secretive and sickly Mei Changsu is the sect leader of the Jiangzuo Alliance and the top gentleman of the Lang Ya Ranking. He is the only survivor of the bloody persecution of his clan and comrades 12 years ago. The tragic event transformed the outgoing and optimistic youthful Lin Shu into scheming man bend on redressing the wrongs and grievances that befell the Lin clan and the Cheyan Army. He returns to the capital 12 years later as the coveted political strategist sought after by the two rivaling princely fractions. He does not choose to support one of the two strongest contenders to the throne. Instead, he picks to groom a politically weak prince and his childhood best friend, Xiao Jingyan, into a powerful contender for the throne as part of his grand scheme for revenge.<br />
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<b>Lin Shu</b><br />
The 17-year old son of the prominent General Lin Xie and Princess Jingyan. He is the young commander of Cheyan Army who grew up with his cousin, Prince Jing. Happy, reckless, and bold, Lin Shu's sunny personality seems unconquerable. He "died" with his comrades and father at the winter Battle of Meiling and get resurrected as Mei Changsu.<br />
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<b>Mu Nihuang, Princess of Yunnan</b><br />
A female warrior who bravely leads her troop to protect the southern border of the Liang Dynasty. Although she is not blood related to the ruling family, she inherits the title of princess from her clan's powerful influence in the Yunnan region. As a teenager, she was engaged to Lin Shu.<br />
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<b>Prince Jing - Xiao Jingyan</b><br />
The 7th son of Emperor Liang and son of Consort Jing. Unlike the other imperial princes, the 31-year old Prince Jing would rather spend most of his time in the battlefield than participate in court politics. He despises courtly machination and volunteers to become a frontier soldier in order to escape the capital after his best friend's and eldest brother's deaths . His obstinate nature caused many headaches and verbal clashes with his father. When he believes something is right, he does not compromise his principles to reap the benefits. Due to his stubbornness and preference for water over tea, Lin Shu and his eldest brother Prince Qi nicknamed him "water ox."<br />
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<b>Meng Ji 蒙擊</b><br />
The Chief of the Imperial Guards and the top fighter in the Liang Dynasty. He is Mei Changsha's right hand man and is one of the few people who knows about his real identity.<br />
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<b>Prince Yu - Xiao Jinghuan</b><br />
Fifth son of the Liang Emperor and the adopted son of Empress Yan. He covets to become the next successor of the Liang Dynasty. Tactful and cunning, he is able to win strong political support for his ambition and becomes a popular candidate to supplant his brother as crown prince.<br />
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<b>Liang Emperor 梁帝</b><br />
His highly suspicious nature and fear of power loss contributed to the Cheyan Army tragedy and caused the deaths of many innocent lives. He will not hesitate destroy any person who dares threaten his authority, including his own sons.<br />
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<b>Crown Prince - Xiao Jingxuan <span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "tahoma" ,; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23px;">萧景宣</span></b><br />
Son of the Liang Emperor and Imperial Consort Yue. To retain his position as crown prince, he is willing to use all means to justify his ends<br />
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<b>Fei Liu 飞流</b><br />
Mei Changsu's loyal bodyguard. Despite his young age, Fei Liu is one of the best martial art fighters in the Liang Kingdom.<br />
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<b>Xiao Jingrui 萧景睿</b><br />
As a young nobleman, he is descended from both the Xie and Zhuo clan. In reality, he is the illegitimate son of Princess Liyang and the hostage prince from the Chu Kingdom, Yuwen Lin. Xiao Jingrui is skilled in both martial art and in literature. By nature, he is kind and generous and sees Mei Changsha as his confidant. But when his complicated birth secrets get unveiled, Jingrui's peaceful world collapses. <br />
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<b>Yan Yujin 言豫津</b><br />
Son of Lord Yan and nephew to Empress Yan. Carefree by nature, he would rather lead a hedonistic lifes than get embroiled into court intrigue.<br />
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Husband to Princess Liyang and stepfather to Xiao Jingrui. He was one of the masterminds behind the plot to frame the Cheyan Army for treason.<br />
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<b>Xia Jiang 夏江</b><br />
Head of the Xuan Jing Bureau (a.k.a Secret Investigation Bureau). He plots with Xie Yu to frame the Cheyan Army for treason.<br />
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<b>Consort Jing 静妃</b><br />
Mother of Prince Jing. She is the adopted sister of Lin Shu's father, Lin Xian. When she was a young traveling doctor, Lin Xian saved her life and adopted her into his family. She accompanied Lin Xie's sister, Lin Leyao , into the palace and later became a concubine. Despite the Lin clan's conviction of treason against the throne, Consort Jin secretly laments the injustice that befell her adopted brother and his family.<br />
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<b>Gong Yu 宫羽</b><br />
The most talented musician at Miaoyinfang (a pleasure house for the rich and powerful). She works as a spy for Mei Changfang and secretly loves him.<br />
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<b>Qin Banruo 秦般若</b><br />
Prince Yu's beautiful strategist. She also works secretly for the descendant of a perished dynasty, Princess Xuanji, who plots to upset the political stability of the Liang Dynasty.<br />
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<b>Xia Dong 夏冬</b><br />
A subordinate of Xia Jiang and works for Xuan Jing Bureau . She was married to a military officer in the Cheyan Army but presumed her husband died with his comrades in the rebellion.<br />
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<b>Princess Liyang 莅阳长公主</b><br />
Younger sister of the Liang Emperor. Wife of Xie Yue and mother of Xiao Jingrui and Xie Bi.<br />
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Brother to Empress Yan. He and Lin Xie were traveling buddies during their boyhood years. He was also in love with Lin Xie's younger sister, Lin Leyao, who later became Consort Chen. When the Cheyan Army were brutally framed and persecuted, he plots to right his best friend's name by overthrowing Emperor Liang. </div>
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<b>Lin Ge </b><br />
The master of the Langya Pavilion. He saved Lin Shu's life and became one of the few people to know Mei Changshu's real identify.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.3999996185303px;">Son of Xie Yu and Princess Liyang. Half-brother to Xiao Jingrui</span><br />
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<b>Miss Liu 柳小姐 - Future wife of Prince Jing</b><br />
The beloved granddaughter of a prominent civil official, Liu Cheng. Prince Jing saves her when he was passing by the Zhen Shan Monastery.<br />
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<b>Prince Qi 祁王- Xiao Jingyu 萧景禹</b><br />
The beloved eldest brother of Prince Jing and maternal cousin of Lin Shu. His birth mother is Consort Chen, the blood sister of General Lin. Prince Qi is well-respected and well-known for his talents. Both Prince Jing and Lin Shu looked up to Prince Qi as their role model. He was wrongly implicated as the mastermind behind the "treasonous" act of the Cheyan Army and his father sentenced him to death.<br />
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<b>Consort Chen 宸妃- Lin Leyao 林乐瑶</b><br />
Sister of Lin Xian, mother to Prince Qi, aunt to Lin Shu.<br />
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<b>Princess Jinyang 晋阳公主</b><br />
Sister of the Emperor, mother of Lin Shu, wife to Lin Xie. She committed suicide when she learned that her son and husband were executed at Meiling Mountain.<br />
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jolecolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723809249451747202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437693166676002555.post-85975712419793060482015-02-03T21:40:00.001-08:002015-02-03T23:21:57.286-08:00Legend of Fragrance BTS Weddings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is one day away from the official release date of Legend of Fragrance. Hunan TV will be airing two episodes per night and take a brief hiatus during the Lunar New Year to broadcast New Year related programming. In a recent press conference interview, Shu Chang revealed that although Huizi is the aggressive in her pursuit of An Yichen early in the story, An Yichen will actually take more of the initiative in the later half of the story. Now...I am extremely curious how much of the initial An Yichen will take to pursue Huizi. But no matter how much An Yichen later loves Huizi, it's hard to forgive him for forcing her to get an abortion (not sure if the baby actually was aborted). The scriptwriter loves to add in unnecessary twists and turns. I heard that there were nine weddings in the drama, and most of them weren't successful. In fact, Huizi got married twice. I believe her first marriage is to the main lead, Ning Zhiyuan, but later they divorced and she marries An Yichen.<br />
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jolecolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723809249451747202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437693166676002555.post-49451555062017394952015-02-01T13:06:00.002-08:002015-02-02T02:59:30.369-08:00William Chan and Shu Chang's pairing in Legend of Fragrance + Teaser<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am getting more and more excited about William Chan and Shu Chang pairing in <i>Legend of Fragrance</i>. As mentioned in my previous post, Shu Chang plays a young Japanese lady named "Keiko" or Huizi in Chinese romanization while William Chan is An Yichen, a Chinese doctor/inspector with a family vendetta. Although I have a penchant for poignant tormented love stories, I dread tragic endings and try to avoid them like how I avoid cockroaches. But somehow the onscreen chemistry of the secondary lead couple in this Republican-era drama convinced me to hop on their sinking ship boat. And I'm not alone. Chinese netizens are quickly jumping on this sinking boat with me due to William Chan and Shu Chang's unexpected onscreen chemistry. The musical score (from the same composer who created Chinese Paladin 1 and 3) I'm hearing so far definitely enhances their pending tragedy and heartache. My gut feeling tells me that William Chan and Shu Chang's performance may outshine the main lead couple and steal the viewers' hearts. Based on the promotional materials released so far, expect to see the following unfold between to see guy save girl's life, girl chases after guy, drunken one-night stand, pregnancy, miscarriage, misunderstanding, etc.<br />
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The drama begins three years after the Huizi and An Yichen's first meeting. These two unlikely individuals first met in Tokyo while An Yichen was a student in Japan. They reunite in China and Huizi begins her relentless pursuit of An Yichen. Unfortunately, An Yichen is already in love with his foster father's daughter...<br />
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This onscreen couple just look deliciously good together. The pairing of William Chan and Shu Chang is one of those rare onscreen collaboration where the physical appearance of the actors formulates some magical powers to make you glue your eyes to them. The .gif below prove my point. I sincerely hope they work together again in the future as the main lead couple in a well-scripted drama.<br />
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**And a word of caution for those like me who have a very bad habit of shipping reel couple to real couple, William Chan is a taken man. The real ship sank before it even went sailing, but the reel ship can never sink. LOL.<br />
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