The plot trajectory of such stories, if not for the exquisite acting of Best Actress Crystal Quach, would have easily stumbled on a landmine, getting lambasted for having a "love-struck brain."
As a film adaptation, it's an even greater challenge, demanding absolutely high standards for the actors' performances.
Unfortunately, what the producers value most isn't the acting.
Sitting on a chair, Hannah rested her head on her hand and watched Jack Stewart, who was still busily bustling about, "When I first took this script, I actually thought you were going to have me audition for Emerald."
Emerald, originally named Cui Ying, was a woman of loose morals who, by a twist of fate, was taken into the palace by the emperor; although promiscuous, she was the number one beauty in the harem and enjoyed immense favor. Of course, her ending wasn't pleasant either.
Because she had an affair with a guard, she was eventually torn apart by five horses.
