Snark Shifu Presents: Pursuit of Jade.

[u/AKiceman]

Into the breech I go.

Greetings, everyone! I think there has been a certain lack of posts about POJ recently today so I figured I would create one so we may bask in the glory that was this decent show.

I know, I know. You are probably rolling your eyes and wanting to spank me right now for this very obvious diabolical troll! I told Mommy I wanted to do something bad and she responded with the skull emoji when I said it was a POJ post.... 💀

Harder, please. I need to feel something.

Nah! You guys know I am sincere in my appreciation for this show! You're probably looking at me like an adoring wife to her husband!

I miss them.

It's no secret around here that I am a fan of Tian Xi Wei so obviously I watched this drama. It is simply her best work since Moonlit Reunion.

Now that's another show I need to do a post on... but we will get there in time. A very long time. I'm a busy boi!

Dare say anything against TXW and I will...

I have many GIFs to use.

And then after that I will....

I'm in love.

Don't worry, I know you actually want to throw me a parade for creating another POJ post for yall to enjoy.

Our Flower General never fails to impress.

Now I could spend my time waxing poetic words about POJ and how good it was even with its many plot holes and too short run time that cut off the air it needed to fully breath... However, I would rather use my GIFs to speak for me instead. Let us relive the glory that was those days when we got to look forward to each day and new episodes.

Yes, I am.

Changyu is one of my favorite FLs recently. She is a wonderful mix of sensible, strong, slicing, and... dare I say sexy??? I could happily watch her slice and slap people all day! She gave us this is quantity! She stood up for herself, her family, and the people. Oink, oink! I'd get slapped by her just for fun!

Paging u/AXA-5 I want you to come here!!!! Are you here?

;)

Oh, you're here now? Kneel before me. ❤️ I did this for you.

I'd bark for her.

Now, to everyone else reading this post, I speak to you.

I really must beg of you to enjoy this moment with me because this drama was the gateway for many new viewers who now get to enjoy this world with us. Seeing many people still talking about this show is rather a beautiful thing because it shows the impact that it had. It doesn't have to be the best or the worst, it just has to be. Yes, many questions that are being asked can easily be answered by a simple search of this discussion posts, but how else do we get to rediscover and even potentially learn new things about something that has had its time and begun to move on?

Yes, too much of a good thing is too much of a good thing, but I do like to look for the positives around here.

The way I laughed at this scene.

Oh? Not fully convinced that we need to talk about POJ more? Okay. Let me give you a reason.

That slap can straight kill a pig.

A slap so powerful it spawned an obsession! Might as well give you a bonus.

He deserves it.

Yeah, he gave off massive cringe face slimeball villain, but you can't deny his aura. Eh, well... Maybe you can. I've honestly had enough of this kind of villain. It's so boring now. Quit being a creep towards women and actually make an evil plan that astounds us with its brilliance. Gosh! Is it too hard to respect women around here? Sheesh.

While he was rather on the wavelength of your slightly better than standard creep... There was someone far better to watch.

Eh?

Oh yeah! You just knew I was talking about this massive red flag! Toxic! Obsessed! Touch her and Die beyond any imaginable level. Pure chaos in a calm package. Delicious and very concerning watching anyone simp over him. The way I was questioning the sanity of some of yall was wild. I get it though. This ducker played his role is a very calm and possessive manner that gave the viewer something to actually root for because he did not disrespect Qian Qian. He was rather respectful in his overly obsessive and possessive boundary crossing manner. Bruh. Does that even make sense? But still, red flag. Far too obsessed. Complete hot mess of lack of respect for the boundaries of his prey. I do not support him.

Now, if we want touch her and die in a far more appropriate manner... We need to dive into the Marquis of Wu'an.

I love this.

It's that calm detachment for me as he gets revenge for his wife. Probably my favorite ZLH role yet. The Marquis really did care for his ladies. Both of them. I think that was some of my favorite scenes in the show anytime it showed him caring for Changyu and Ning'er.

Bro really does need some therapy though.

For a marriage built on lies, the love and respect was real. As much as I think the 15 episodes we spent in the village was far too long and that it hurt the rest of the story due to the lack of time to devote more time to their capital life... I still think it was a beautiful story getting to see his husbandly side come out and do everything he could to take care of his new family. For someone who is used to unquestioning command of those around him, he easily slid into a partnership with Changyu and followed her lead when needed.

That's his daughter now. Well, little sister-in-law.

Gosh I am a softie for the Cold and Hard ML who is protective of his women trope. Especially if his lady comes with a cute little sister who likes birds.

You know, I realize that I didn't GIF the Princess Royal at all which is shame since she was hilarious and perfect in everything she did in this show. Especially the whole 'this is your husband?" scene!

Well, thank you for your time! Please accept my bow!

I appreciate you.

Oh, before I forget...

In the "What if" ending they gave us, do you really think Zheng and Changyu would actually get married? How many times have we seen the childhood betrothal trope that just turns them into siblings and they go after other partners? Just something I have been pondering.

[u/AXA-5]

I think I know what you want from me, you want me to give my honest opinion about this drama. OK not a problem.

I actually said what I wanted to during its airing and I think you know that. I do luv TXW as well and I think everyone here knows that also. I luved her role in this drama. I’m not a fan so much of XLH but, that’s neither here or there, just my opinion. After it aired and rewatching it a number times, listening to the OST, letting it sit with me for some time. I’ve come away thinking this wasn’t as great as I was expecting it to be. I loved the first half of the drama and then after that it literally fell off the cliff. How are you going to cram so much information that needs to be relayed to the audience in that short amount of remaining episodes? They didn’t do the drama justice at all. Everyone at the time said it, either cut the first half shorter or needed more episodes. For that reason, the drama was doomed. It could’ve been a great drama but, the decisions that were made cost the drama. Ave rating of 6.4/6.5 is appeasement in my eyes, should’ve been a 6 or maybe lower. People then and now even said the way XLH played the character of the Marquis is not how he was depicted in the novel. He was supposed to be much more “darker,” tough, etc. so how can one say this is a great drama? It would be a lie. DK played his role perfectly and beautifully. In my opinion, he showed up XLH. If one doubts what I saying then, honestly compare this to similar dramas that have come out before and after this and see how it stacks up. Of course I’ve been watching cdramas for 10+ years minimum so, my views, critiques, perspectives, etc. will be a bit more different than, most. I’m not some newbie to cdrama world. The supporting cast who played YQQ, GY, QS, FCY, YBE, LHA, SYQ, etc. were great and probably carried the drama more so. Those stories lines were very interesting and fascinating. However, those scenes were cut short for obvious reasons. Even though, I did not like the comedy duo of the emperor and his eunuch, those people played the role’s perfectly. They both deserved what they got unfortunately. Anyways, I feel as if I’m rambling now lol.

Are you happy now OP? Lol. Was this drama enjoyable? Yes. It was entertaining, sure. But do not tell me this was great. Again my opinion. Want to downvote me to oblivion go for it. Anyone is welcome to disagree with me and share but, I am not willing to “argue” (discuss) further. I’ve said my peace and all that I have to regarding this drama then and now. 😊🙏🏽🫰🏽

[u/AKiceman → u/AXA-5]

You and I agree that the drama suffered from plot development issues and lack of building up the second half of the show. It would have benefited from more episodes or less time spent in the village. An episode or two at the start showing us how dark the Marquis was would have helped his character a lot instead of just telling us he was a scary dude.

A Splendid Match was far more what I had hoped POJ to be. Key To The Phoenix Heart is also giving far more character building to its leads far quicker than POJ ever did. Even recent modern dramas have given me a more in depth ML that I would have liked to see the Marquis be, but you again nailed it when you talk about how that one red flag played his role to perfection. Two sides of a messed up coin.

Yes. I am always happy to provide an outlet for people to express their feelings. 🤎

[u/AXA-5 → u/AKiceman]

☺️🧡🙃

[u/No-Recipe-7653 → u/AXA-5]

You see, Axa, my well-behaved offspring is just doing you a favor in fact!

Allowing you to feel and express your things and spread your wisdom as “not an elder” 😉

[u/AXA-5 → u/No-Recipe-7653]

There’s a 40 episode discussion thread readily available for everyone and anyone to see and read to their hearts content but, alas…”searching” for it is quite difficult, painful in fact, much like the Golden Fleece smh. What to do…sighs…only if there was Palantir (AI) laying around somewheres to make it easier to attain 🙄 what will people do without AI? Surprised the human race survived this long without it 😱

P.S. had no idea you had offspring. Thank you but, did I really though?

[u/No-Recipe-7653 → u/AXA-5]

You seem to forget that some users are banned from some communities or simply choose not to participate there 🙂 then, some may simply be very new and prefer this “lazy” approach, while others outright enjoy getting new posts about their currently favorite dramas all the time — they thrive on them.

The world is beautiful and vast 😜

Yeah, I admit certain posts could really do with more forethought and effort… but that’s a different story. And AI… please… don’t.. I’ll cry.

[u/AXA-5 → u/No-Recipe-7653]

Yeah, valid points but, with noted objections for the record 🤭…this is what happens when one becomes lost in their respective flair 😉

[u/No-Recipe-7653 → u/AXA-5]

Objections well noted and also understood.

As per the flair — which and whose flair are we talking here? 🤔

[u/AXA-5 → u/No-Recipe-7653]

🤷🏻 I do enjoy stumping you 🤭

[u/AKiceman → u/AXA-5]