Because Qin Li's schedule was very full, the filming of the Regent's scenes was scheduled for the last stage.
Twenty days later, until Ji Li's role was about to be completed, he saw the man on the set.
The first shoot today was at the back hill of the palace base, where the cool breeze from the mountains made people feel relaxed and comfortable.
Qin Li has already changed into the look of the character in the play, with her soft and shiny wig tied up with only a copper-gold hairpin.
The long hem of the black gauze coat fell on his body. Unlike the python patterns on officials' clothes, his cuffs and front were embroidered with a large number of long cranes in gold thread, which made him look elegant and noble.
Different from the resolute general look he wore last time, Qin Li's look this time clearly carries the aura of a noble prince. Even if she just stands there, her superior height and outstanding temperament can completely capture people's attention.
For this role, he seemed to have deliberately restrained his previous powerful aura, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, like a spring breeze, bringing warmth into the eyes of outsiders.
Ji Li saw him from afar, his eyes lit up, "Brother Li."
Qin Li and Yao Chuan turned around together. The latter waved at him and teased him in a mocking manner, "The character filter is really good. When this 'Uncle Wang' Qin Li came, you didn't even say hello to the director?"
"Director Yao, how dare I ignore you?" Ji Li smiled hastily, pretending to be careless, "I thought that once Brother Li came, I would be able to finish filming these last three scenes. The finale is just around the corner, so it's inevitable that I'm overly happy."
Qin Li smiled when he heard this. "Director Yao just said that if you can successfully complete the last three scenes, he will give you a big red envelope."
"Then I must take the red envelope from Director Yao for wrapping up the film." When Ji Li heard the word 'red envelope', his eyes instantly lit up.
Ever since he 'inherited' the empty wallet account of the original owner, his money-grubber attributes have been maxed out without him noticing.
The three scenes before Ji Li finished filming were not only his rivalry with Qin Li, but also crucial scenes.
In terms of controlling the character's emotions, three completely different feelings need to be created before and after to outline a complete mental journey.
The difficulty can be imagined.
Yao Chuan did not deny it and patted his shoulder, "Okay, you two should work together to understand the character's logic and hurry up to act."
"Um."
"good."
Fang Zhixing is a screenwriter who respects the original novel very much. He has preserved the relationship between Regent Xie Chenyuan and Jin Wang Xie Yan to the greatest extent.
The late emperor and Xie Chenyuan were brothers from the same mother, but one ascended the throne as emperor, while the other was idle as a king. Because of the huge age difference, the brothers don't have much to talk about and their relationship is not close.
When Xie Chenyuan was seventeen years old, he was supposed to marry Fang Qiuyan, the daughter of the Prime Minister, in accordance with the order of the deceased emperor. But the late emperor fell in love with the latter and insisted on making her his concubine.
No one dared to disobey the current emperor, so Fang Qiuyan entered the palace to protect his family. Unfortunately, she was only favored for more than two months before she was banished to the cold palace because she angered the late emperor.
Not long after, Fang Qiuyan found out that she was pregnant with the emperor's son. She lingered on in the cold palace and gave birth to a son with great difficulty before her death.
This child is Xie Yan.
After he was born, Xie Yan was not valued by the late emperor at all. Instead, he was despised for being unlucky.
When he was still an infant, he was handed over to an elderly maid in the palace at the instruction of the Queen, and he almost fell victim to the "poisonous hands" in the deep palace several times.
Fortunately, Xie Chenyuan secretly sent people to protect him, so he was able to turn danger into safety several times.
Although Xie Chenyuan and Fang Qiuyan were not destined to be husband and wife, they could be considered "confidants" throughout their lives.
He was really worried about the child of his old friend, so he would find ways to go to the palace regularly and accompany Xie Yan as much as possible in the name of "Uncle Wang".
Reading, writing, archery, horse riding... these were all taught by Xie Chenyuan. It can be said that the former was the only light in Xie Yan's life.
Any child born into an imperial family will inevitably participate in the fight for the throne. Even if they have no ambitions to be emperor, they will be involved.
During the seventeen years, with the secret help of Xie Chenyuan, Xie Yan tried every means to win the "trust" of the late emperor. From the least favored prince to the new emperor candidate that everyone supports...
Xie Yan took every step patiently and with great difficulty, but fortunately, his uncle Wang Xie Chenyuan was always standing behind him.
Compared with the two major scenes that followed, the next scene can be said to be relatively simple——
The late emperor was seriously ill in bed and was about to die. Xie Yan found Xie Chenyuan in the back mountain and told him his desire to ascend the throne and become emperor.
The young and energetic Xie Yan thought he had finally got everything he wanted, but he didn't know that this was the last sincere conversation between the uncle and nephew before they "fell apart".
Ji Li and Qin Li were both very professional and did not take things lightly even though it was just an audition.
When the leading actors heard that Qin Li was coming to film today, they all gave up their rest time and rushed over to watch.
Xu Miaomiao looked at the two people acting opposite each other and couldn't help but sigh, "Ji Li is so lucky to be able to act opposite Brother Li."
She is a genuine fan of Qin Li, and one of her motivations for entering the entertainment industry is Qin Li. It’s a pity that they have been in the industry for almost four years and have yet to work together as rivals.
"I just wonder if Ji Li will be suppressed by Teacher Qin Li's aura later?" Wen Yu, who plays the supporting actor, whispered.
Zhou Qingming looked at Ji Li who was auditioning, his eyes flickering, "...you'll know after you take a look."
Xu Miaomiao and Wen Yu looked at each other, smiled and stopped talking.
For more than half a month, the atmosphere between Zhou Qingming and Ji Li has always been weird, and anyone with a discerning eye can see it. Everyone privately speculated that it was because of the hot searches on the day the character was officially announced.
But as actors, they have to do all that. If the person involved doesn't point it out, they will pretend not to know.
Keeping a distance from others is also one of the ways to protect oneself in the entertainment industry.
But then again, Zhou Qingming and Ji Li are both considered to have acting skills, but if the two of them don't hit it off, no one can force them to do it.
"Okay, everyone be quiet and prepare for one minute before shooting." The assistant director gave an order.
The noisy set suddenly became quiet. Qin Li prepared himself in his position until he heard Yao Chuan start the camera.
Under the lush tree canopy, a man in exquisite clothes sat on the ground, with a Yaoqin placed on the table in front of him.
The first shot falls on the hands plucking the strings of the guitar. Qin Li's fingers are slender and have distinct joints. For this role, he asked his teacher to teach him a melody in his busy schedule.
His left hand presses the strings to produce music, and his right hand skillfully splits, rubs, picks and hooks the strings... The melodious sound of the guqin overflows from his fingertips, and his upright back is enough to make people yearn for it.
Some actors' charm is innate, such as Qin Li.
There is no line of dialogue, and even his face doesn't appear, but it can still make people's hearts beat fast.
Xu Miaomiao blushed and blurted out, "...How come Brother Li knows everything? He's too strong."
Ji Li, who had not yet entered the stage, heard this and nodded imperceptibly, silently agreeing in his heart -
The man is indeed very attractive, both in terms of his appearance and cultural spirit.
Yao Chuan sat in front of the monitor, pointed at Qin Li on the monitor, and said to the actors in the back row, "Did you see that? People like Qin Li are real actors. They constantly strengthen their abilities for the role and don't let the audience find any loopholes in the later stage."
The guqin segment can be dubbed in later, but the authenticity of the character will be greatly reduced.
After all, Xie Chenyuan as described in the book is a divine prince who is both literary and martial, and is proficient in playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Half of Xie Yan's "divine quality" comes from the person who taught him how to grow up.
Qin Li's life went smoothly.
The crew wasted no time and started the second act directly with the clapboard.
Light footsteps were heard behind Xie Chenyuan. The man's fingertips playing the piano suddenly paused. After two seconds of silence, he softly called out a name.
"Yan'er."
There wasn't much body language, but everyone could easily sense the change in his aura, from unknown alertness to natural relaxation.
The man turned sideways to reveal his handsome face, his brows slightly frowned in reproach, "It's already this late, as a prince, why are you here instead of guarding the dragon bed?"
The emperor's current illness means he may die at any time. The queen and her family, who are eyeing him with eagerness, will definitely take the opportunity to support the eleventh prince to ascend the throne. If this is the case, Yan'er's situation will become very threatening.
This sentence is a reproach on the surface, but it is actually a worry underneath.
Qin Li is in very good condition and currently has perfect control over the character. Yao Chuan stared at Ji Li's camera angle closely, fearing that his next feeling would be wrong.
"Uncle Wang!" Ji Li showed an unprecedented bright smile and ran towards the man, "I guessed you would be here."
The leading actors who were watching were all surprised at the same time. During this period, they had worked with Ji Li in the most group scenes, so they naturally noticed the changes in their roles at the first time.
Seventeen-year-old Xie Yan is different from twenty-two-year-old Xie Yan, completely different!
Without any scheming or hypocrisy, the boy's spirit and intimacy are fully revealed at this moment, and are particularly vivid and brilliant.
"How did Ji Li do it? He is completely different from Xie Yan during the photoshoot this morning. Isn't he too youthful?"
Yu Wen shook his head in disbelief, but couldn't help but admire him in his heart -
Although he is the same age as Ji Li, the other party's acting skills are obviously far better than his, who graduated from a professional acting school.
The show is still going on.
"Why are you running? Don't fall." Qin Li stood up and subconsciously raised his hand to hold the boy's waist, then slowly put it down, "How is my brother?"
"Why mention that old man? He's still hanging on by the weight of ginseng. He probably has a few days left before he dies." Ji Li replied with a tone full of disdain.
"Yan'er, be careful with your words." Qin Li reminded him without any blame in his tone.
Ji Li chuckled twice and approached in an intimate manner, "I don't need to be careful with my words in front of Uncle Wang."
Qin Li curled his lips helplessly, took two steps forward and looked down at the magnificent palace at the foot of the mountain.
Ji Li stood side by side with him, his eyes darkening, "Uncle Wang, they say that as long as you sit on the supreme throne, there is nothing you can't get in the world. Is that true?"
"Maybe." Qin Li sighed out three ambiguous words.
Being the ruler of a country, the supreme ruler, sounds very glamorous.
But it is lonely at the top. The greater the power, the more loneliness one has to bear. Just like his royal brother, he will never get a true heart in his whole life.
"Yan'er, actually you don't have to..."
"Uncle Wang, I want the throne."
Xie Chenyuan's unspoken dissuasion was completely shattered, and a trace of clear helplessness flashed across his eyes, "Since you want to fight, then go ahead."
"Uncle Wang, will you stay with me?" Ji Li looked at him and asked earnestly, "Just like when we were little, stay with me all the time."
The emotion in the boy's eyes was so pure and clean that it was impossible to say "no".
Qin Li patted his neck and gave the same answer as every time before, "Yes, Uncle Wang will accompany you."
"Uncle Wang, I'll go back first." The hesitation in Ji Li's eyes disappeared completely, and was then filled with endless motivation.
His neck turned red from being patted, and even his ears were stained with red.
The camera captured this scene clearly, and Yao Chuan narrowed his eyes in surprise.
Xu Miaomiao also noticed the intimate action and reaction of patting the side of the neck, and her face turned red instantly - Oh my God! No wonder so many people are supporting this uncle-nephew CP. Is it too late for her to buy shares now?
Even though she is an actress, it should be okay to secretly support the couple in the drama, right?
The faces of Brother Li and Ji Li’s characters are such a perfect match, fuck!
The main camera starts with a close-up of Ji Li's face.
The moment the young man turned around, his expression became completely different. The childish attitude he had towards people close to him completely disappeared, replaced by a cold and hard feeling that was determined to win.
If the Queen and others took the lead in occupying the supreme position, not only him, but even Xie Chenyuan would be implicated.
——Once you ascend the throne, there will be nothing in the world that you cannot obtain?
——Uncle Wang, I don’t have anything I want. I just want to protect you for the rest of your life.
Ji Li left the camera, and the host position was slowly pushed back to Qin Li's face.
Xie Chenyuan stared at the young man's departing back and, for the first time in his life, he gave a helpless smile.
——The other party is a prince, and behind him is the hatred of his mother and family. He is destined to step into this abyss.
——If possible, he only wishes Yan'er to live a worry-free and safe life every year and escape from this palace that is destined to be lonely.
This shot is very cleverly connected.
Two people, two completely different mentalities, can convey it vividly without any words, just through eye contact.
Yao Chuan was confident in Qin Li, but he didn't expect that Ji Li's emotional expression was no less impressive than the former.
He finally understood why Zheng Anxing praised Ji Li so much in his circle of friends.
He was able to withstand the aura of his rival, the 'Best Actor' Qin Li, and was even able to express himself with ease. Among the newcomers in the entertainment industry, Ji Li is probably the only one.
Yao Chuan was very satisfied and shouted "pass" in a straightforward manner, "Ji Li can go to the side and rest first. Qin Li, you can go directly to the next shot. I won't give you time to prepare."
In response to his proposal, Qin Li calmly gestured an OK sign.
Ji Li confirmed the footage on the side, then walked aside with peace of mind.
Xu Miaomiao, Wen Yu and the female supporting role You Shuang, who were watching the scene, immediately pulled him to the side and started chatting with him.
The filming together during this period has enabled them to forge a deep friendship.
Of course, except Zhou Qingming.
As soon as the latter met Ji Li's gaze, he immediately looked away awkwardly, his face slightly red.
Fortunately, the awkward atmosphere did not last long and was broken by Yao Chuan's "Action" again. Qin Li, who was not far away, entered the shooting state again.
Qin Li sat down again and continued playing the melody he had just unfinished.
In the dense forest between the mountains, a man in a eunuch uniform walked slowly towards Xie Chenyuan, stopped a few steps away, and said politely, "Your Majesty, the Queen wants to discuss something with you in secret. Please follow me."
The melody of the guqin did not stop, but there was a hint of coldness between the hooks, "No."
The eunuch's humble look suddenly changed, and then replaced with an arrogant look of determination to win. He straightened his body and said, "The Queen asked me to tell you that this matter concerns the life of the Ninth Prince."
"Your Majesty, you probably don't want the child you have raised to be criticized by thousands of people and die on the throne, right?"
——Ding.
The taut strings suddenly broke, and the tremolo lingered faintly in people's hearts.
The fingertips were slightly cut, and a hint of red flowed out. Qin Li raised his hand in front of his eyes and used his fingertips to rub the bleeding wound clean bit by bit.
The camera slowly moved up and fixed on the man's eyes that were darker than ink and colder than frost. "...What do you want to do?"
In a moment, murderous intent rose.
Xu Miaomiao looked at Qin Li in the frozen picture, and her girlish heart completely exploded. Everyone in the circle knew that the other party was the actor she admired and respected the most.
At this moment, she was completely unconcealed and was filled with emotion, "He switches his aura so easily, Brother Li is so handsome! Who wouldn't want to marry a man like him?"
Xu Miaomiao caught a glimpse of the young man beside her who was concentrating on watching the show. Suddenly, an inexplicable impulse arose in her heart, and she asked, "Ji Li, don't you think so?"
"Ah?" Ji Li met her inexplicably expectant eyes and choked a little, "Yes, right."
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Jili: There seems to be something wrong with this question?
Sister Miao: Thank you! I bumped into it! (#Sister, you said you were a fangirl of Qin Li? You said you only fangirled over the characters in the drama?)
#A couple who can secretly gain CP fans with their acting skills.
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