Drama Digest
Wei Xiao Bao grew up in a gangster family with no status and is at the bottom of society. But he has always wished to befriend the emperor and live a noble rich life. Xiao Bao learned to value money over anything in his life. So using his intelligent mind, he influences people easily. But one day, Xiao Bao enters the imperial palace pretending to be a eunuch with zero martial arts skills, and just his extraordinary foresight changes the gang lords and solves court problems. Due to this, his status increases rapidly, and he gets to live his dream with the seven beautiful women. But soon, his perception changes, and he decides to live a peaceful life.
The Feel-Good Part
The lead character is confident, manipulative, and quick-witted with his perceptions and solutions, which always result well. The theme songs at the start and the end were catchy, and the background music elevated the experience. The acting is a bit over the top, yet it fits well because of its comical genre. The show is fast pace with an incredible cast to support its storylines. The show has a light-hearted drama and is full of slapstick comedy. It does not take itself seriously, which brings out the messy yet hysterical vibes. The production with a large cast got brilliantly carried out. The script stands out from other remakes of this show with a great addition of revamped characters from the original story.
The Disappointing Factor
The show has a lot of cuts and fades throughout the episodes that make no sense if audiences are already not familiar with the storyline. The scenes feel unfinished and unexplained, which becomes quite confusing at times. There are no intricate storylines or plot twists, as this is more of a funny remake. Some scenes have unnecessary plots that form unimportant arcs.
In-Depth Analysis
A man from a poor background has ambitions to live a lavish life, so he enters the palace and changes his fate through his sharp mind skills. He becomes a hero with no combat skills with just his clever ideas. It is a story of the struggles and troubles he encounters to reach noble status. He also helps Emperor Kang Xi to protect his throne from political matters and cults, which leads them to become closer. Soon he gets more involved in imperial court affairs, where he is a trusted adviser and meets a leader of the Tiandihui. After that, he becomes a different man as he realizes that a better life is one that you share with the people you love.
Star Power
The show got directed by Ma Jin and written by Shen Jie. Zhang Yi Shan plays the role of Wei Xiao Bao, Tang Yi Xin plays the character of Princess Jian Ning, Zhang Tian Yang portrays Kang Xi, Zhu Zhu plays Su Quan, and Yang Qi Ru plays Shuang Er in this show.
Overall Opinion
A fun and stress-relieving watch for audiences interested with the revisit a classic story with an amusing twist. It is not for everybody, so give it a try of your own accord.
