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Chapter 244 Female-oriented novels do not have regency

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Three days flew by.

The production team has set up the main scenes, most of the supporting actors are in place, the media visit has ended, and filming has officially begun.

Gu Qing spotted two familiar faces in the crowd.

One of them is Yu Shasha, who plays Liu Shishi's personal maid.

He made a cameo appearance as the examiner for the police academy entrance exam in the movie "Detective Chinatown".

In his early years, Da Peng's "Men's Diary" was extremely popular, pioneering a unique track for web dramas and short dramas.

Following that, Wanhe Tianyi's "Unexpectedly" also emerged out of nowhere.

Yu Shasha, who works at the same company, also launched the "Top Lady" category.

These are all part of Gu Qing's childhood memories of youth.

The other is He Qin, who plays his biological mother, "Empress Sun," in the drama.

This "first beauty of classical literature," who has acted in all four classic novels, still exudes a captivating charm even in her forties, thanks to the passage of time.

The elegance of Xiao Qiao from the Three Kingdoms, the grace of Li Shishi from Water Margin, the charm of Lianlian from Journey to the West, and the allure of Qin Keqing from Dream of the Red Chamber... all seem to linger in her eyes.

No wonder she is hailed as the 'First Beauty of Classical Times'

Her ex-husband, on the other hand, was Director Qi, who was eager to advance his career.

These days, Gu Qing herself hasn't been idle either.

He and the meticulous history teacher introduced by Lu Yang's father, along with Liu Shishi, who was equally particular about etiquette,

I repeatedly studied the etiquette and cultural details of the Ming Dynasty court, striving to make sure that every gesture exudes the charm of that era.

however,
This meticulous approach, however, created a violent and irreconcilable conflict with the script itself when filming officially began in the afternoon.

The story of "The Imperial Doctress" is set in the mid-Ming Dynasty, a time when Neo-Confucianism was prevalent and the feudal system was strictly enforced.

Noblewomen were confined to their boudoirs, and even when they fell ill, they were restricted by the strict separation between men and women, which made their hidden ailments difficult to cure.

Gu Qing admires the character's determination to break free from societal constraints and pursue a career in medicine.

There was indeed such a person in history—Tan Yunxian, one of the four great female physicians of ancient China, whose work "Miscellaneous Sayings of a Female Physician" is proof of this.

Although the drama forcibly intertwines her with the eras of Emperor Yingzong and Emperor Daizong, depicting Yunxian as an infant growing up to "practice medicine."
However, considering the needs of literary creation, this "artistic embellishment" is still within the realm of understanding.

The problem lies in the male protagonist's storyline and the core setting surrounding power.

Just like a classic quote Gu Qing once heard in a novel:

Male authors should not write books that involve emperors, and female authors should not write books that involve politics.

First, Emperor Yingzong of Ming, Zhu Qizhen, ascended the throne, and Empress Dowager Sun assisted in governing. Emperor Yingzong was young and eccentric, and trusted Cao Jixiang, the head of the Eastern Depot eunuch. Empress Dowager Sun used this as an excuse to delay returning power to the emperor.

The son and mother engage in a power struggle.

then,

Enraged, Empress Dowager Sun secretly summoned Prince Zhu Qiyu of Cheng to the capital, intending to enthrone him as emperor.

She deposed her own son and installed Wu's son as emperor. So this woman is a female version of Yao and Shun!

And the most outrageous,
After learning of Empress Dowager Sun's plans, Wang Zhen, the chief eunuch of the Eastern Depot, secretly sent men to assassinate Zhu Qiyu.

This is the scene that Gu Qing is about to act out.

He was to be stabbed and seriously wounded, then poisoned, and on the verge of death, he would hide in the house of Vice Minister Xu, who was throwing a lavish banquet for his elderly mother.

Even more unbeatable is,
He tried to hide in a cave in the house, but the female lead saved him by using a Dendrobium officinale plant that grew in the cave to detoxify him.

Dendrobium officinale growing in an artificial cave?

Just from watching this part of the plot, Gu Qing couldn't find countless flaws to criticize.

Boys generally value logic, and he is also well-versed in history.

Gu Qing is facing the biggest crisis of her career.

He couldn't get into character.

The afternoon's filming location was by the lake. Gu Qing changed into his moon-white silk robe, with a jade belt around his waist. The jade was warm and lustrous, adding to his gentlemanly demeanor.

Just as his name 'Qi Yu' suggests, he possesses the demeanor of a gentleman.

Gu Qing was traveling on horseback with his entourage when he was ambushed and killed in broad daylight by a group of masked men in black.

Following the action choreographer's design, he parried, countered, was hit, was injured, and fought desperately to break through... Every movement was precise and powerful.

"Click! Perfect! That's fantastic, Teacher Gu!"

Director Li Guoli excitedly called for a stop, praising without reservation, "The intensity of the fight scenes, the nuances of the expressions, are truly excellent!"

If those young heartthrobs he filmed before had even a fraction of this skill and effort, they'd be grinning from ear to ear.

The surrounding staff and crew applauded enthusiastically, showering the audience with compliments.

However, there was not a trace of joy on Gu Qing's face.

He walked to the rest area and sat down, his brows furrowed into a deep "川" shape, and his thin lips pressed into a straight line.

He closed his eyes and let the makeup artist come forward to touch up his pale and haggard makeup.

The makeup brush gently swept across his cheeks, but he seemed oblivious, as if he were immersed in a vortex of low pressure.

irritable.

An indescribable sense of unease stemming from the recurring anxieties associated with one's profession.

Gu Qing did not look down on idol dramas.

He has acted in "The Journey of Flower" and "The Mystic Nine," which are essentially idol dramas.

However, these kinds of works are either fantasy or supernatural, and their core lies in emotions and the charm of the characters. As long as they conform to the worldview, their logic is valid.

But this show is different!

It cloaks itself in the guise of "historical legends," invoking real figures like Zhu Qizhen, Zhu Qiyu, Empress Dowager Sun, and Wang Zhen—names that stirred up storms in history.

However, it is filled with a plot that cannot withstand scrutiny and even violates basic human nature and political logic.

It's like wrapping a piece of rotten flesh in gold leaf; the outside looks shiny and bright, but the inside reeks of disgust.

Forcing oneself into such a role and portraying these absurd motivations and plots is extremely torturous.

Gu Qingqing has personally experienced why many actors, after establishing themselves, would rather lie low and wait than touch those illogical "bad dramas".

It wasn't just about protecting one's reputation; it was also about forcing oneself to believe in and immerse oneself in a character and story that even one couldn't convince oneself of.

It is a form of torture in itself, causing both physical and mental harm.

Director Li keenly sensed the low spirits emanating from Gu Qing and wisely kept quiet, refraining from further praise.

The makeup was completed quickly.

Gu Qing in the mirror was as pale as paper, her lips were chapped and dry, and she looked like she was seriously injured and on the verge of death, looking shockingly haggard.

Her makeup skills are impeccable.

The next scene,
He will "escape" into the Xu family mansion, where he will have his "first encounter" with the female lead, played by Liu Shishi.

Gu Qing took a deep breath, suppressing the frustration in her heart.

If you can,

He really wants to make a genuine historical drama about the Ming Dynasty himself.

Arriving at the Xu residence, the set set for the film crew.
Gu Qing waited in the cave in advance.

He has not yet met Liu Shishi.

Besides the lead director Li Guoli, there were two assistant directors filming the birthday banquet scenes.

"Teacher Gu, Shishi will come in later to pick this Dendrobium officinale. Then you need to hold her maid, Yu Shasha, hostage from behind and threaten her to give you the herb."

But just as you're about to receive it, you must be poisoned and faint, collapsing to the ground.

Li Guoli helped with the direction of the play.

Gu Qing nodded, leaned against the artificial rock, and prepared himself.

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(End of this chapter)