Drama Digest
Sang Qi, the Grand Marshal’s only child, is the sole female student at Imperial College in this true story. She aspires to grant her older brother’s final ambition to attend Imperial College. She also takes a chance to get Yan Yun Zhi, the top young master in the Yan Kingdom, to accept her invitation to the Lantern Festival and the embroidered pouch she has made for her. She must perform at the event instead of the well-known musician if she fails. Sang Qi initially believed that this would be a simple process. But every time she visited Yan Manor, she was escorted out. After much pleading and convincing by her father, the Emperor finally agrees to Sang Qi’s demands to enroll in the Imperial College. As a result, she embarks on campus life alongside her close childhood friend Zhuo Wen Yuan and other young masters wearing brocade uniforms, becoming the first female student to ever enroll in the Imperial College.
The Feel-Good Part
The supporting cast, notably YanYan, was pretty endearing. As Yan Yan, Ao Rui Peng is incredibly amusing. He was outrageous and humorous in a lovable way. I will most certainly hunt for additional of his dramas to watch. Additionally, the SML acting is excellent! I occasionally wish he was the ML instead. FL’s bond with her father, especially initially, was also adorable. The martial arts instructor for the main characters was also a great character, although he vanished after the first half.
The Disappointing Factor
Essentially, the plot is circular. They continue to use the same concepts (basically, they pretend to fall into the villain’s trap but outsmart him repeatedly). The FL and the ML could be more engaging and engaging. Usually, Zhao Lusi and her co-stars have fantastic chemistry, but not in this case. Their cute sequences could be more comfortable, and the actors appear disinterested.
In-Depth Analysis
In the story, A Female Student Arrives At The Imperial College, a girl falls in love with the best friend of her deceased brother. Additionally, that man doubles as her instructor and the college’s deputy chief. He tries to win her over, and he even gets into a fight with another student. Getting invested in the plot is problematic because it seems odd for a teacher to harbor romantic feelings for a student. Additionally, his actions are at odds with how he is portrayed as a noble and virtuous man. You will undoubtedly like this couple more than I do if you are okay with how this romance is written.
The second male lead makes things more complicated for the main couple. Wen Yuan’s resentment is given a lot of screen time. It comes down to a case of refusing to accept no as an answer to the point where it dramatically irritates the audience. You will have even more annoyance when you include the supporting female characters who also can’t let go of the male protagonist. This is where the plot and the criminal activities the male lead investigates come together.
Star Power
Dean of the Imperial College is Yan Yun Zhi (Xu Kaicheng). He has a calm demeanor and is attractive. He tries to act thoughtfully, but who can when Zhao Lusi is around? The portrayal of Yan Yun Zhi by Xu Kaicheng is quite good. He appears overly happy, though, and constantly grins at Zhao Lusi. This fits his purportedly stern and solemn persona very poorly; after all, he’s supposed to be a professor who inspires respect and awe in his students and the other faculty members. Others think Xu Kaicheng isn’t appropriate for costume dramas.
The enemy, Zhuo Wen Yuan (Ren Hao), appears. He was a friend of Sang Qi’s when the two were young and still lived on the border. He is a brilliant student who graduated first in his class from Imperial College, but he is also a cunning con man. This character is my favorite. Ren Hao has a face that can appear angelic one moment and devilish the next. His acting is excellent.
Overall Opinion
This drama includes a predictable plot, slapstick humor, and a script referencing dog blood. The apparent need for more attention to detail (audience can spot production team members in the scenes, etc.). The discussions are humorous. This drama is enjoyable if you’re looking for something to put you in a good mood and to chuckle about, much like Zhao Lusi’s other rom-com. Avoid being overly judgmental, and don’t take things too seriously. The tone is not supposed to be grave. Both leading actors, and notably the antagonist, are excellent. The supporting cast is also perfect (super hilarious).
