An Le Zhuan

I have increased the rating from 9/10 to 10/10 after watching 19 episodes. True enough, it takes patience to understand the story and to witness the great acting skills. I enjoyed the chemistry among the casts. They looked natural to me and of course there were exceptions. It didn't bother me too much as they were not the main characters and I just had to fast forward. My favourite part is how the Emperor and Crown Prince Han Ye showed respect and love for each other. Their communication is so subtle and yet moving.

The director of this drama used a story telling method to illustrate the lives of Prince Han Ye and Di Ziyuan (Ren Anle). You will need to be patient to wait for the story to develop over time. The two leads made the drama a little more fun to watch as we anticipated it to be an emotional draining one. They looked natural in interacting with one another and some of the unexpected actions were surprisingly attractive. I love the story continued as they played along with each other's plot. I would have given a rating of ten if not for the dubbing and some of the effects that were a little too much for me.

I've read a few deceiving comments about poor acting of the main leads. They're NOT true! Those who criticized the main leads' acting and look are probably haters who haven't even properly watched the drama. Fortunately, I didn't give up on this drama because of those biased reviews (they are the minorities). I've watched 10 episodes and have enjoyed watching it so far because (1) the two main leads have great chemistry and good acting skills; (2) the fight scenes are swift and agile; (3) Gong Jun and Dilraba Dilmurat are very good looking for costume drama. I don't understand how some people can criticize them being "ugly". The main leads have excellently showcased their characters' charm.

So far, the story is beautifully presented. Pretty costumes, backdrop sets. Both leading roles are doing good job. I especially like Gong Jin's crown prince Han Ye, a person stunningly beautiful and decent from within and the appearance. Gong Jun's performance has a tint of English acting style somehow. A natural, effortless and subtle way to illustrate role. I like the way he express feelings through his eyes. There are profound emotions in his eyes. And he masters very well. That is amazing. With his input, Han Ye is very charismatic and eye-catching. Thanks for Gong Jin's touching performance, I can't wait for watch the whole series.

Gong Jun's performing is amazing. Love how he performs in a self-sustaining way and sticks to moral etiquette strictly as his character is taught to be the future king growing up. He is trained to consider everything and everyone before he acts.

However, Gong Jun's acting is never stiff and boring. He is so good at disclosing his emotions and thoughts through his eyes and micro-expression. The scene that he receives the permit from the king which releases Di touches me so much. From his eyes and micro-expression, you can tell that he is released, happy and feeling complicated at the same time as he starts to have a feeling for Ren.

The leading actress also did a great job acting. It's an interesting story and I highly recommend it to people who likes ancient CDrama!

My review is based on the first few episodes. I am quite impressed by the acting of the two main leads. Ren An Le is taking initiative in getting closer to Han Ye in first episode. And I was attracted by the Male Lead, not for his handsome look but his acting, he looked frightening in the first episode haha! After a few episodes, I can feel that he admired An Le very much, thru his eyes (his eyes can talk?), although he was trying hard to control his expression (he shouldn't fall in love with anyone except Di Zi Yuan). I am so curious for the following episodes now, hoping for more surprises the leads could bring to us. I know very soon they are going to overcome lots of challenges and I might need to get ready few packs of tissues :(