The Queen's Rumored Father

Friday night, prime time, The Longest Day in Chang'an and General and I will be airing side-by-side!

On Earth, due to official restrictions on certain actors, the plot of the first two episodes of Chang'an was somewhat disjointed and confusing. But actually, this isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Because at least the pace has picked up.

Moreover, due to the lack of early plot details, everyone is more curious about Zhang Xiaojing's experiences and past, which is an important factor driving the explosion of Chang'an.

Therefore, when Xu Yuan was editing with Chen Kewen and Cao Dun, he offered some suggestions, some of which were adopted, and the plot was not much different from the Earth version.

The story opens with death row inmate Zhang Xiaojing being chosen by the Great Archives Technique to become the main captain in Chang'an during the Lantern Festival to hunt down the Wolf Guards. Unfortunately, even after completing the mission, his death sentence cannot be commuted.

As the saying goes, the ten heinous crimes are unforgivable, and Zhang Xiaojing's previous crimes were precisely those ten heinous crimes!

While changing clothes, Zhang Xiaojing teased Tanqi a few times.

These few sentences immediately went viral.

"Hey, I didn't realize Lei Datou was so bold, daring to flirt with our Xiaoxuan."

"He's got a temper, isn't he afraid Xu Yuan will beat him up?"

"It's said that Lei Jiayin was actually beaten up by Xu Yuan during a fight scene on set. He was beaten up badly, and it even delayed the filming schedule."

"This has been confirmed. I have a friend in a hospital in Xiangshan. It's true. Lei Datou was terrified."

Because of the simultaneous online broadcast, the appearance of bullet comments allowed netizens to share and communicate with each other more promptly, greatly increasing the popularity and influence of the broadcast.

Soon, the second episode ended, and the ruthless wolf guards made their move, killing Jiao Sui.

Long Bo does not appear in the entire story.

But it's already amazing.

Lei Jiayin's Zhang Xiaojing, Meng Xiaoxuan's Tanqi, and Yi Yangqianxi's Li Bi were all portrayed very successfully.

Moreover, due to the indirect promotion by CTV beforehand, a considerable number of people watched The Longest Day in Chang'an today.

The ratings were released in the early hours of the morning.

The Longest Day in Chang'an had an average viewership rating of 4.134 yesterday.

This is a very good result.

Prior to this, the relevant authorities had estimated Changan's performance at around 3.x points. Now it's almost a percentage point higher, which is quite high.

If the average viewership rating exceeds 5, it basically means that the show is a hit, a good show, and the actors in it will likely become famous.

Following this trend, as long as the ratings aren't too bad, they will gradually increase, and it's only a matter of time before Chang'an breaks 5%.

From investors to crew members, everyone is satisfied with the result.

Unfortunately, the ratings for "General and I" also came out at the same time.

7.068!

Breaking 7!

It reached the level of a top-rated drama right from its premiere!

No wonder it's said that this drama is destined to be the king of dramas this year. Such a record would be highly competitive in previous years, let alone this year when the industry is somewhat sluggish.

For many people, at this point, the winner between the two dramas has already been decided.

They may have both achieved their set goals, but overall, a gap still exists. After all, the two dramas differ greatly in production costs, especially in marketing and distribution.

A viewership gap of nearly three percentage points is virtually impossible to bridge.

For a time, entertainment media outlets with a conscience and who were mindful of the official stance were alright; at worst, they would both praise each other.

"Since the beginning of the year, a series of high-quality production teams have emerged, with 'General and I' aiming for the throne of drama king, and 'The Longest Day in Chang'an' boasting excellent production quality and a good reputation!"

"The brilliant ending of 'Midnight Diner' heralded a resurgence in domestic TV ratings, with 'General and I' achieving great success, signaling the arrival of a golden age for the industry!"

"A lone beauty seeking defeat, Chang'an vies for second place and strives for first; a captivating national drama begins in May!"

But there are also those who are fearless and dare to say anything for attention and clicks, directly criticizing one person and praising another.

The ones being stepped on, of course, are the Chang'an film crew.

"With 'General and I' crushing Chang'an in ratings, has the boastful statement of the past backfired?"

"With the defeat in Chang'an, the show has lost its social impact, and its ratings are likely to plummet in the future!"

"Chang'an didn't stand out, and the average viewership rating for the entire series is estimated to be around 3.5! General and I, on the other hand, has been a strong performer and has a chance to break 8!"

Occasionally, one can also see public relations articles attempting to whitewash Yang Ying's image among these news reports.

"The one who laughs last laughs best; Yang Ying single-handedly shoulders the burden, and Gu Fang overpowers Chang'an!"

"Who is the true rising star? Talent speaks louder than scandals; let their work do the talking!"

"Meng Xiaoxuan's acting is terrible; Yang Ying wins hands down!"

These news stories comprise almost everything during the day.

Everyone is paying attention to these two shows.

However, this kind of news actually left viewers somewhat confused.

From their personal perspective, Chang'an is a great show. After watching one episode, they wanted to watch the second. After the second episode, everyone was still eager to know what would happen next.

It's so tempting!

What is Zhang Xiaojing's story? Why was he imprisoned? Will he escape while investigating the case? Can Li Bi's cunning strategy truly capture the Wolf Guard? What exactly do the Wolf Guard want? What is Quelehuoduo?

There are so many suspenseful clues.

In contrast, "The Lonely Princess" explores the plot much less.

Most of the fans watching the drama over there were saying things like, "Wow, so handsome!", "So beautiful!", "Yingying is such a good actress!", "Yingying and the male lead are such a good match!"

One relies on its plot to entice viewers to delve deeper.

One relies on good looks and hype to appear glamorous.

The result, of course, is a matter of opinion.

Saturday night, prime time, Lonely Beauty vs. Chang'an, the second match.

The plot of The Longest Day in Chang'an remains tightly paced, yet a touch of warmth unexpectedly emerges amidst this suspense.

Wolf Guard Cao Poyan was at the barber's house. He picked up a razor and looked at the barber and his daughter. To prevent the news from leaking out, the best way was to kill them to silence them.

But the barber's kindness and the little girl's sincere gaze touched Cao Poyan.

He also has such a lovely daughter, whose eyes are as bright as the stars in the sky.

"Don't go out tonight, just stay at home," Cao Poyan told the barber.

It is precisely this part of the plot that suddenly transforms a "crime film" into a profound philosophical film.

Many viewers have grasped the screenwriter's meaning.

Good and bad are not absolute. These wolf guards might have other reasons!

This elevates the content of the series.

A show whose quality is immediately apparent and which offers almost no plot twists from beginning to end is a melodramatic or mindless show. It may become a hit, but it's rarely worth revisiting and reflecting upon.

What truly captivates audiences are dramas that make them willingly use their brains to analyze the plot.

Chang'an is just like that.

The night ended, and the ratings were fresh off the next day!

A solitary beauty who doesn't appreciate her own beauty, 6.321.

The Longest Day in Chang'an, 5.792.

The Chang'an drama series bucked the trend, climbing up by 1.5 percentage points. Meanwhile, the General's drama series faltered, its ratings dropping by nearly 1 percentage point the following day!

This was something no one expected.

However, something even more unexpected happened: the highest viewership rating for "The Longest Day in Chang'an" yesterday did not occur during the main episode, but rather at the end of the fourth episode, in a short clip that resembled a preview for the next episode.

In The Longest Day in Chang'an, each episode begins and ends with a short segment that foreshadows the direction of the plot or reveals more complex relationships behind it.

These two places are basically the key areas of focus for everyone.

At the end of the fourth episode, Yu Chang, dressed in red, knocks on the door, and Xu Yuan appears on screen.

This shot became yesterday's highest-rated moment, with a rating of 6.561!

Although the average viewership rating is still a bit lower, in a sense, the Chang'an drama team caught up with Gu Fang in terms of viewership rating yesterday!