I realized that my recent poll not only lacked visual support but also left out a lot of my fave cdrama generals. So, in support of my Hot General Summer agenda:
Xiao Qi, Rebel Princess
Wei Wu Ji, Sound of the Desert
Ling Buyi, Love Like the Galaxy
Zhousheng Chen, One and Only
Zhao Yun, God of War Zhao Yun
Sima Yi, Secret of Three Kingdoms
Han De Rang, The Legend of Xiao Chuo
Zhan Beiye, Legend of Fuyao
Gao Chang Gong, Lan Ling Wang
Xiang Yu, Story of Han Dynasty
Cao Pi, The Advisors’ Alliance
Meng Tiang Fang, Ancient Terracotta War Situation
Chu Bei Jie, General and I
Zhu Zan, Jin Jiu Ling
Wolfie, The Wolf
Xiang Yu, Legend of Chu and Han
Cheng Yi, The Promise of Chang’an
Liu Xiu, Singing All Along
Huo Xin, Painted Skin the Resurrection
Meng Qi You, Glamorous Imperial Concubine
Yang Bros, The Young Warriors
Weng Gui, Princess Jieyou
Xiao Ping Zhang, Nirvana in Fire 2
Pei Zhao, Maiden Holmes
Ji Ye, Novoland Eagle Flag
Zhu Qi Zhen, Imperial Doctress (it’s a reach he’s an emperor. But he leads his force in battle and I wanted Wallace Huo there so...)
So, I was thinking, 'beauty' is such a vast notion, like we all have different understanding of 'beauty' and what each of us will consider as 'beautiful'.
And, if I remember correctly Argenti and other Knights of Beauty didn't 'meet' Idrila in person? But all of them believe that they are alive and some are even looking for them. So what if when Argenti first 'met' or 'saw' Idrila he felt something like peace and warmth (like you know, when you just feel happy, peacefull and are enjoying life? or something like that, or like peacefull ocean?) and during one of his adventures he meets [Name] and when they hang out and idk help people together, Argenti feels the same peace and joy? that he felt when he 'met' Idrila? Like [Name] is Idrila, but at the same time not? Like [Name] is his Idrila? (not necessary in romantic way) Again because we all have different definitions and understandings of 'beauty', we see 'beauty' in different things and Idrila is Aeon of beauty so...
Gah, the way the characters in white cat legend think that pushing those they love away will protect them. Qiu Qingzhi with Li Bing. Li Bing with Chen Shi and the rest. Alibaba with Vice President Shangguan. "It's for your own good" they say and they truly believe it. Even Chen Jiu with Chen Shi ("don't come to Shendu").
The way that the only way to break this cycle was for those being pushed away to push back. How, when even Chen Shi (the most openly caring of all the characters) had given up, his previous actions meant that Wang Qi and co. were still willing to keep trying. They were the four who had been deliberately coasting along prior to the start of the series, doing only enough in their jobs to not entirely lose their paychecks (and not even doing a particularly good job at that). And yet, because of the impact Li Bing and Chen Shi had had on them, *they're* the ones to say "stop pushing us away" and go out of their way to bridge the gap to Li Bing. Li Bing, who time and again, pushed others away, certain he had to keep others out of danger, and yet also terrified of what letting people close would do to *him* if they discovered him as he "truly" was.
It wasn't too late for Li Bing. He had people in his corner willing to push past his attempts to keep them out and he was (eventually) able to accept them. Accept that they accepted him.
As I said, this drama was very uneven - Tian Ming storyline was boring to me for example but Xiang Yu or Ge Nie storylines were epic - but what struck me rewatching my favorite bits is that even uneven, this is still so magnitudes more adult and complex and dark and not safe than modern sanitized cdramas, with their black and white, are allowed to be. The stakes feel real and people feel real and it doesn't feel just modern tweens playing a sunshine dress up.
God, the way it goes back to her saying she will wait for him in hell, forever...
And then he fights and fights and fights, until he's literally alone against an army...
QJJ is a hell of an actor...
And then you see him brace himself and impale himself on his spear.
The way he sees her reaching for him as he dies...
Characters: Dan Heng x fem!reader, Himeko x fem!reader, March 7th x fem!reader, Welt x fem!reader! Pompom x fem!reader - separately (all platonically)
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[Author's Note]
- I'm still kind of burn out to writing, and not only it but. I tried my best, but if characters are a bit/or not OOC, my apologies!
- Apologies for typos and mistakes if there are any!
- You can find a masterlist with other writings for hsr here (^*^)/♡
Thank you for reading and have a nice day/evening!
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Small bio:
Name - [Name]
Age - ???
Occupation - Trailblazer/Traveller
Path - Trailblaze
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Himeko
[Happy Birthday]
- Oh it's you [Name], would you like to have a cup of coffee with me? Hm? No? Ha-ha it's okay, I know that maybe it's not as good for everyone as it is for me... Enough about that, it is your birthday today, right? How did I know? Ha-ha, even though you boarded Astral Express long time ago, I still remember what you told about yourself at the beginning of your journey. Happy birthday, [Name]! May all your journey bring you unforgettable experience, and whatever you are looking for- I wish you that you find it
Dan Heng
[Happy Birthday]
- Oh, [Name], here you are. March is looking for you, she said that she promised to teach you photography. She waits for you in Parlor Car.
Oh, and ... Happy Birthday. May your journey be smooth and without unpleasant surprises or- memories. Hm? How I know that it your birthday? *sigh* A few days ago I was checking a few things in databank and saw your file, I didn't read it, but I saw the date of your birthday. Oh and here *gives you carefully wrapped book* I remember you wanted the physical copy of "[Name of your favorite book]" signed by [Author's name], so here take it. Once again, happy birthday [Name]
March 7th
[Happy Birthday]
- Oh [Name] come here! Tada! It's a photo album and camera! What occasion? It's your birthday of course! I head Miss Himeko and Mr. Yang talking about something and heard your birthday date, so I prepared you a present! Happy Birthday!
Welt
[Happy Birthday]
- Ah, glad to see you here [Name]. I heard from March and Dan Heng about your "mission". How did it went? March already gave Pompom some souvenirs from this planet. She now is talking to Himeko at the kitchen and Dan Heng is busy filling databank with new information.
Also [Name], if I remember correctly, it's your birthday today, so happy birthday [Name], I wish you long life and that this journey would bring you more positive memories
Pompom
[Happy Birthday]
- Passenger [Name], wait! Hm? No-no it's not about supplies from Herta's station! And no, it not about Pompom's back or color of the furniture! Happy Birthday passenger [Name]! Of course I remember your birthday. It's Pompom's duty as conductor to care about you and ensure your wellbeing, so naturaly I remembered this date! Pompom wishes you health, happiness, and hmmmm more interesting expreriences during your journey with Astral Express and after you leave us!