In the Legend of the Phoenix, the ML and the FL are so in love with each other. When the ML goes to war, the FL promises that she would wait for him to return. But the ML is in grave danger in losing his life unless the FL marries the Emperor. So she marries the Emperor to save the ML. When ML returns from war, he finds his love married. He's in immense sorrow.
-Both of the female leads loved a man but was taken by the emperor.
- Both of the male leads worked for the emperor.
- There is a sweet/ bitter sweet ending.
- Both of the female leads helped the emperor in the palace.
-Both of the female leads are smart.
On a personal note both had me raging on certain episodes. There are some lessons you could learn from watching these dramas....
- Don't wait.
-Small decisions can change your life.
-Don't lose yourself.
-Don't put yourself in a position where other people have control over your life.
-You never really know a person.
-You don't always have to put other people before you. (be selfish sometimes)
-The closest people can turn on you in an instant.
- Both of the male leads worked for the emperor.
- There is a sweet/ bitter sweet ending.
- Both of the female leads helped the emperor in the palace.
-Both of the female leads are smart.
On a personal note both had me raging on certain episodes. There are some lessons you could learn from watching these dramas....
- Don't wait.
-Small decisions can change your life.
-Don't lose yourself.
-Don't put yourself in a position where other people have control over your life.
-You never really know a person.
-You don't always have to put other people before you. (be selfish sometimes)
-The closest people can turn on you in an instant.
The romance in The Crown Princess is similar - with its very restrained noble love, "never step out of line before we're free to be together" vibe, but it's more extreme in the Crown Princess. Both involve court intrigue, military men, lovely costumes, and couples determined to put the whole kingdom before their own love interests. Crown Princess is a hate-to-love, but Legend is not.
Both dramas are taken place in/around the royal palace, with both FLs having a strong sense of justice. In my opinion, FL in Princess Wei Young is smarter and doesn't get herself in as many issues as FL in Legend of Pheonix. Both ML's remind me of each other, both in love with FL, and are there to help/support FL when needed. Legend of Pheonix is more strategy whereas Princess of Wei Young is more drama/scandals, but both work around helping the empire. Think overall, Princess Wei Young was better.
This drama is too similar to the legend of the phoenix, it's just that the stories are a little bit different. Although the marrying to the emperor to save the love of their life, and then being rude to them is the same. If you like dramas like this then this is for you! But sorry, just not my cup of tea. If you enjoyed Legend Of The Phoenix, this one is for you!
