Arc 1 | Episodes 1 – 4 | Hua Bu Qi, the beggar ?.For the episode guide below I have put a ? next to my favourite arcs but please beware that there are ‼️ major spoilers‼️ Lin Zi Qing as Lin Dan Sha and Kris Sun as Yun LangĪlthough this drama did start to get quite repetitive in the later episodes the overall plot was not lost and I could follow ( not always happily though).
There was also a strange love triangle with Lin Zi Qing but again it was not enough to be remembered. He was just really unremarkable … ( if you think differently please let me know) I just did not see the point to his character at all. Speaking honestly – his martial arts skills weren’t great, its a mystery why he liked Bu Qi and he just was really brash/careless. The weakest character however would have to be Yun Lang – I have no idea why this guy was included ( to contrast Mo Ruo Fei?). I blame this for my support of a Bu Qi/Dong Fang Shi couple. I really felt like not enough time was invested in developing his character (or his relationship with Bu Qi). His reasoning for a lot of things like living a double life as Le Yi Ke is never properly explored. Zhang Bin Bin’s character, Chen Yi/Zhang Qing was a little one dimensional. While I accept that he was a bit of a sociopath ( at the beginning) I do think he redeemed himself so unlike every other drama with Zhang Bin Bin, I was shipping for the other lead. However, I liked Austin Lin’s character a lot more than Zhang Bin Bin’s. Bu Qi’s sass and wit had a lot to do with it. I have to say that I didn’t think I would enjoy this drama as much as I did ( that is up until the final arc which I have major issues with). Importantly is Dong Fang Shi (portrayed by Austin Lin 林柏宏) who carries the weight of second male lead in this drama. On the way we also get introduced to a multitude of different characters. why did Bu Qi and her uncle become beggars?.why did Xue Fei want to kill her daughter?.Ariel Lin and Zhang Bin Bin as Le Yi Ke and Chen Yi (the Seventh Prince’s heir)Īs the drama continues the questions we have from episode 1 like. Little does Bu Qi know that Le Yi Ke is not only the Seventh Prince’s only son (Chen Yi/Zhang Qing) but also her soulmate. She is only detracted from her very serious business transactions twice: once during a story telling of renowned, mask of zorro like character Lei Yi Ke and another time when she witnesses Le Yi Ke fighting off some bad guys. The final scene of episode 1 shows Bu Qi ( now presumably a teenager, although Ariel Lin is 37) engaging very successfully in various trades. Her uncle on the other hand seems intent on keeping them hidden ( these little details we all become important later). It is made painfully obvious that Bu Qi is not only very courageous but also good at business. Zhang Xin Yu as Xue Fei, Hua Bu Qi’s motherĮpisode 1 continues following Xue Fei’s daughter (Bu Qi), who is now about 7 and is a beggar with her uncle ( strange choice of profession). It is left ambiguous whether she has died during childbirth or for some other reason. Xue Fei is soon found by the Seventh Prince - its unclear what their relationship is - before he can take her away, she dies ( another shock). Ignoring Xue Fei’s warped reasoning, her brother takes the baby girl and goes into hiding. Xue Fei responds that this is the only way for her to avoid suffering. Her brother alarmed by her actions, takes the baby away from her and asks Xue Fei why she is trying to kill her own daughter. After seeking refuge in a barn, she gives birth to a baby girl who she then proceeds to suffocate ( shocking and unexpected).
In it we see the beautiful Xue Fei, heavily pregnant and running with her brother from something or someone.
On the whole I enjoyed this drama ( particularly at the beginning) but reckon it would have been infinitely better if it was shorter ( by about 10 episodes) and had a different ending ( spoilers below at Episode Guide).Įpisode 1 provides the basis for literally all the different future plot lines. Although, the production value isn’t great, the story line and acting more than make up for it.
I Will Never Let You Go 小女花不弃 (also known as, Legend of Hua Buqi) is a seemingly light period drama. Zhang Bin Bin 张彬彬 finally gets a lead male role! Although I was hoping for another reunion with Dilraba, I was impressed by and enjoyed Ariel Lin’s 林依晨 performance. Available on: Viki, YouTube Total episode #: 51 Dumpling-rating scale: 3.75/5