Film and TV Crossover: Spring Fills the City When I Leave

World 1: In Lu Zhaolin’s “Ancient Longings of Chang’an,” the line goes, “To become a pair of mandarin ducks, I’d gladly die; I’d rather be mandarin ducks than immortals.” Wen Yuan was born beautiful and despises those who betray their lovers. The man who promised to cherish her for life failed to keep his word, allowing Zhen Huan to bully and harm her instead. World 2: The bright moon shines on more than just me Yixiu swore she would never enter the imperial family again. All she wants is her Honghui. As for Yongzheng, Chun Yuan, and Zhen Huan, she would be overjoyed if they all met with misfortune. Everyone in the Ula-Nara household, including the Empress Dowager, was responsible for her death. World 3: Enter the Gate of Longing Long is my longing, long is my remembrance; brief as it may be, it never ends. Yongzheng always thought he did not love Noble Lady Rong, only to realize that he was the one who had fallen the deepest. World 4: Heart answers heart; love must be deep. An Lingrong always thought Yongzheng coveted her beauty, her singing voice, and her talents, and only wanted her to satisfy his needs and remind him of Chun Yuan. He truly pitied and cherished Zhen Huan. To him, An Lingrong was merely a caged bird to amuse him, a canary kept in an emperor’s palm. World 5: “A phoenix born in troubled times, admired by all for her gifts. First he indulges her, then commands her, and at last he casts her aside; she weeps toward Jinling, her fate all the more tragic.” Wang Xifeng (Hua Fei) x Yin Zhen, a groveling romance after he wins her back World 6: “Spring’s beauty stirs the heart; the breeze loves flowers like a fan, while willow haze gathers in waves.” Xia Dongchun x Yin Zhen, a slow-burn romance World 7: “The hibiscus cannot rival a beauty’s adornment; the breeze from the waterside palace carries the fragrance of pearls and jade.” Noble Lady Qing x Yin Zhen, a delicate beauty World 8: “Where has that face gone? The peach blossoms still smile in the spring breeze.” Original heroine x Kangxi, love at first sight