The Story of Hua Zhi (2024)

My Favourite Watch in 2024

Adapted from the web novel “Xi Hua Zhi” (惜花芷) by Kong Liu (空留), “Blossoms in Adversity”, this drama isn’t a one man show. No, rather it chronicles the individual journey of each character. It could be the main leads, Hua Zhi or Gu Yanxi, each of whom had their own struggles; or it could be the female residents of the Hua Family whose sudden fall from grace led them to live a life of misfortune, something they could have never imagined before. Even though they had their disagreements, blood is obviously thicker than water. They argued, fought and yet stood together when the times were worst. How far can a bunch of women hold out when the Emperor of the nation is out for their blood? The story line beautifully weaves a redemptive recourse with a somber romance. Neither overpower each other, they exist in perfect harmony, blending through motions. For now, let’s talk about the main characters and their journeys!

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One of my rare watch

this is a rare drama that i don't think(and I'm already dreading) i will see on any other drama. there were a lot of characters that they were only given a few scenes but I'm honestly surprised that their characters have their time to shine and was given their own character development. You wont see this kind of thing in many dramas. Another one is how the leads communicate. FL don't let her emotions cloud her judgement when it comes to the ML. They talk. Although I was lost when she can't do the same in front of the emperor? she did talk but she let her emotions win when facing the emperor. Although it ended well, I can't help but feel like they could've avoided this or that if she just stayed ?. The music is good and is well placed. The atmosphere is good and all, although one scen made me laugh. The one and only kiss scene should've been romantic but I can't help but laugh out loud when they showed it in that hole in the tree. I don't see why they need to do that. For me, that's not romantic at all? well aside from that and other scenes, it was a great watch. I haven't been this hooked in a drama not after AJTL. So ❤️❤️❤️

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An entertaining story on how to be the ideal, empowered woman and find romance along the way. . .

In the first half, the enemies to lovers plot is extremely satisfying. Hua Zhi and Gu Yan Xi are both earnest characters trying to do their best and find some happiness despite the emperor and fate standing in their way. There's also a lot of endearing scenes as the women of the Hua family band together and become resilient and independent.

But in the second half the plot grinds to a halt. The emperor is not suited for ruling during peace time, and there is no way he will forgive Hua's family. Of course, Hua Zhi and Gu Yan Xi would never rebel, so they just . . . wait for him to change his mind ??? If you were hoping for political intrigue and machinations, there are none to be found.

The acting overall is so-so (Gu Yan Xi needs a lot of music and effects to be intimidating), but the chemistry between the primary couple and the secondary couple both is excellent. I was cheering both couples on and it's the only reason I kept watching the show. The music is fairly good nothing here to really rewatch.

In the end, there is no complexity of themes or plots, but I appreciated the emphasis on women being independent, and I enjoyed the romantic chemistry.

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It was fine

I'm coming to realize that most Cdramas have a lot of filler scenes (and this ultimately keeps them from being highly rated--in general-- by me).
The main couple had AMAZING chemistry and were BY FAR the best part of the show. Unfortunately, they just didn't have many scenes together.

The primary focus of the show is the heroine's family and their never ending drama / dynamics. I wasn't super interested in this storyline, but parts were okay / enjoyable. If the romance / main couple had been given as much screen time as the family, I think I would've rate this drama much higher.

Anyway, it's not really a romance. And it was fine for what it was.

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OH MY GOD! Such a loooong time since I felt that way towards a drama. I fell in love at ep 1. My fav actress is confirmed, bloody hell it is. I wasn't a huge fan of Hu Yi Tian and I changed my mind soooo quickly this is hilarious. What I love the most in this ain't the romance but the HUA FAMILY! How they try everything, how they put all their efforts in order to accomplish their goal, it was so beautiful to see. I will not say it was a roller coaster since it wasn't at all. There is almost no angst, everything is well managed with... COMMUNICATION. The romance was chief's kiss, really. A feared masked man as love interest who turns out to be a golden retriever and a strong willed woman who isn't scared by what people thinks of her ? I'M ALL IN. The cinematrography was so beautiful too... The only thing I think that could be better was the last part with the King who was fucking annoying. That part could be shortened or angstier for me to really believe it but still it was still ok with me lmao!

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Best Drama I've Ever Watch

I wasn't expecting much at first and now that I've finished watching the whole drama, I can say that this is the best c-drama of 2024 yet and is one of a kind. No common cliches, the casting is insane and their acting skills are just *chef kiss*.

Instead of solely focusing on revenge like other dramas does, this shows the determination, patience that Hua Zhi have and her amazing characteristics and the struggles the Hua family goes through to survive. Each character is portrayed perfectly and the story is so well written. You can feel the emotions of the character as the story progresses and this also portrayed how society thinks of women back when Hua Zhi finally rented a mansion in the downtown of the city, their male servants thought they're just a bunch of women and that they need their protection but in the end, Hua Zhi and the others proved them wrong. Shen Qi and Shen Huan is that type of character whom you could related to. They were pressured to do things against their own will and was hurt because they stood their ground.

Hu Yitian whom you would recognize from handsome siblings and Zhang Jingyi chemistry was top notched and their visuals and how they portrayed their character so well through out the whole drama accompanied by the other casts/side characters with dupe visuals and acting skills. As for Caesar Wu, you could recognize him from a few dramas like Meteor Garden, Egg and Stone, Heart Of Loyalty and general lady. He is a great actor and his appearance in BIA surprised me a lot. Overall the casting is a 9.5/10.

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I came for the romance and stayed for the story.

I was in the mood for a historical romance story and Blossoms in Adversity seemed like a good idea since it features some of the actors I like. I was pleasantly surprised by this drama. I really thought it was going to be yet another run of the mill romance but what I found was so much more.

The story it's not about romance per se, that's a side story, the main plot of Blossoms in Adversity it's a family torn apart when their patriarch crosses the Emperor in the wrong way (for the right reasons). As a consequence the men, including the children, are exiled to the north and the women, find themselves without the family's fortune and no men to support them. So, out of necessity, they create a matriarchy and end up finding agency of their own for the first time ever with incredible results as they slowly rethink the "rules" they have been living by so far. Slowly, each women starts to show their true self, their personal interests and strong characteristics, they start business, struggle and succeed, the road it's never easy but their bond it's stronger.

I will be honest, you will have to push through at first. There’s some catty behaviour but it’s important to understand that most of these females characters never thought they would be anything other than brides or mothers, as set for the society, but these women prove to be mature and sensible enough to hold proper conversations with each other and realize why they need to work together.

The male lead's story it's also very interesting and it complements well the main characters but I found the women's story far more compelling. This drama is very uplifting and consistent in its characters's development, never betraying them.

I recommend it!

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Una expresión te pido

Es mi primera review como tal en esta página así que trataré de ser muy puntual en lo que quiero hablar

El protagonista masculino: Chico, tienes 30 años y has estado en un montón de dramas antes, ¿por qué solo tiene una expresión en la cara durante toda la serie? Está enojado, triste, enamorado, sorprendido, traicionado pero su cara es un lienzo en blanco total... Exceptuando algunas veces cuando hace el esfuerzo de abrir sus ojos un poquito más o una sonrisa casi a la fuerza. No era algo que podía ignorar, lo siento, me fue difícil disfrutar las escenas bellas y emotivas porque solo podía pensar... "Por favor, cambia la cara, por favor"
- Para no parecer tan hater, algo que sí me gustó de este actor fueron las escenas de peleas... No sé si contrataron un buen doble o tal vez utilizaron efectos especiales pero se veía muy real y podía ver al mismo actor con mucha técnica y movimientos muy profesional... Muy cool.

Solo son unas chicas: No les voy a mentir, este hubiese sido un dorama perfecto si no fuera por los hombres xdd. Sin ánimos de ofender, pero cada vez que aparecía un hombre algo malo siempre pasaba. La relación entre las mujeres de la familia Hua fue hermosa de ver... Al principio se trataron como enemigas y casi un "Sálvense quién pueda", pero pudieron resolver sus conflictos y unirse para salir de las adversidades que les tenía preparado el futuro, o debería decir el dictador, perdón emperador.

Me encantó los temas del matrimonio, de la maternidad, creo que da un muy buen mensaje sutil, pero para nada inútil. No te lo estrellan en la cara como MIRA, UN MENSAJE FEMINISTA, DANOS UNA BUENA REVIEW, es algo que se ve en la misma actitud de los personajes en pequeños diálogos frases, sin ser una lección que te darían en el colegio.

Dictatorship is not hot: El único cdrama histórico que vi antes fue uno en que el Emperador era un pan de Dios, gracioso, bondadoso y sobretodo justo, pero sabía que era algo único y que era la excepción a la regla. Con este drama confirmé que efectivamente existen personajes así.

Es el peor, un dictador en el máximo sentido de la palabra, y ya sé que estoy poniendo palabras anacrónicas en un drama que nada que ver con críticas políticas, pero es cierto... Es una tiranía de no ver, y yo entiendo que sí, un gobernador no tiene por qué ser "bueno", pero sí justo y atento a su población, el Emperador solamente quería ver a todo el mundo sufrir a costa suya. No lo sé, sin embargo quisiera que se hubiera explorado más en sus objetivos o fines... ¿Por qué era así? ¿Era por poder? Si bien al final se nos da como una pista nunca entendemos realmente por qué... Me parece que hubiese estado bonito aclarar ese aspecto.
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Perdón si fui dura con mi rating, pero el actor principal sí tuvo mucho que ver... espero que mejore. Por otro lado, la actriz hermosa como siempre, qué reina.

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