Actress Li Qin’s recent farewell post for the Snowy Night Timeless Love (七夜雪) finale sparked much internet conversation. Li Qin included a passage from Cang Yue’s original work, written for the main character, Huo Zhanbai, in her article. She uploaded an accompanying photo of herself with Wang Hongyi, the second male lead, instead of Joseph Zeng Shunxi, the male lead, which sparked some criticism. This triggered discussions about whether there was a conflict between the leads as supporters backed their favorites.
What Takes Place with Xue Ziye? It’s Tragic in a Different Way
However, a lot of people agreed with Li Qin’s decision because it shows her character Xue Ziye’s last moments as she passes away in Miao Feng’s arms. Li Qin’s message on Huo Zhanbai is somewhat reminiscent of the novel’s conclusion, in which Xue Ziye is with Miao Feng, but her heart is still with Huo Zhanbai.
Can we also discuss the most “heartbreaking” conclusion ever? Tragic Chinese drama finales have never been like this. Xue Ziye sacrificed herself by transferring the poison to her own body in order to protect Tong (Edward Chen) from it. As she lay dying, Miao Feng tried everything he could to return her to Apothecary Village. They met Huo Zhanbai, who was hiding behind his cloak and didn’t even notice her. They abruptly lost their final opportunity to meet and bid each other farewell. It was too late when Huo Zhanbai hurried back to the valley after realizing Xue Ziye was in danger.
The female lead, Xue Ziye, passed away only one episode before the episode 32 finale, leaving Huo Zhanbai beside the tombstone beneath the plum tree, where sadness and desire permeated every scene, prompting netizens to remark that she didn’t even make it to the end. In the conclusion, the three main male characters are lamenting the heroine’s passing. How much more depressing is there?
