Is this still the filming location for "Crossing the River Moon"?
No!
This is the scene from "The Arrogant General Asks for Praise".
However, it cannot be denied that Gu Qingyan is indeed more stunning than Yu Yao.
"Cough cough."
Xu Zhaozhao cleared her throat in a serious manner, glanced at Gu Qingyan several times, and then suddenly changed the subject, passing the problem to Gu Yulin.
"Baby, why don't you praise me first?"
Even Gu Yulin's brain can be slow to process things. He looked at Xu Zhaozhao, then at Gu Qingyan, who was wearing armor.
Her little mouth twitched several times before she managed to squeeze out a string of four-character phrases: "Heroic and mighty, undefeated, number one in the domestic entertainment industry."
"Great! Well said!"
Xu Zhaozhao gave Gu Yulin a big thumbs up and clapped her hands rapidly.
Looking at Gu Qingyan with a serious expression, she said, "Since Yu Yu praised you, you can't let me praise you again, okay?"
Gu Qingyan raised an eyebrow slightly, "Not going to praise me? Then I'll just have to ask for some praise myself..."
His aura pressed down, and Xu Zhaozhao immediately cowered.
"Oh, Teacher Gu, you are so elegant, with a divine appearance, a rare find in this world."
Xu Zhaozhao used her ultimate move, "He's much more handsome than the others, especially Yu Yao, he completely outshines him."
This tactic worked very well on Gu Qingyan, and he immediately loosened his grip on her hand.
Xu Zhaozhao mentally spat at him again.
Pah! All men are the same; they just love hearing pretty words!
"Zhaoyue, Shangguandu, take your positions!" The director's voice came from afar, and the two stopped fooling around.
Gu Qingyan took Xu Zhaozhao's hand and led her away, their hands hidden inside their wide sleeves.
To outsiders, it would appear as if they were holding hands, but in reality, their fingers were interlocked.
All of this was observed by Yu Yao, who was standing on the second floor. He was wearing blackened iron armor and was hidden in the darkness, his eyes flashing intermittently.
As the board struck, the scene where the two were standing transformed into the Kunning Palace.
Three days later, the new emperor will personally lead the expedition.
Zhao Yue was writing in the study. As the daughter of a high-ranking official, her elegant handwriting was astonishing.
A figure quietly appeared behind her, looking at the words written on her desk.
Though she dwells in a magnificent palace, she is no different from a discarded concubine. Night after night she sings mournful songs; for whom should she weep?
"Who said the Empress was an abandoned concubine?" Shangguan Du, standing behind Zhaoyue, finally spoke.
She put down her brush, already knowing someone was behind her, and didn't turn around. "What brings Your Majesty here so late at night?"
Shangguan Du took her hand and rubbed it in his palm, as if he were cherishing some precious treasure.
"I wish to request that the Empress accompany me for three days."
The Taihe Hall suspended court for three days. Although it was said that Shangguan Du asked Zhaoyue to accompany him for three days, in reality, he accompanied Zhaoyue out of the palace for three days.
Lanterns, mooncakes, swings... they did all the things that ordinary couples would do.
They filmed four kissing scenes!
Four!
Every time they kissed, Xu Zhaozhao's lips would go numb. Fortunately, it was a sweet scene between the young couple, and there was no bloody biting of the corner of her mouth.
In one shot, they even managed to complete the marriage.
Zhao Yue woke up with aches all over her body. As soon as she stepped out the door, she was stopped by an Imperial Guard.
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but without His Majesty's order, you are not allowed to step out of Kunning Palace."
These words were like a bucket of cold water, turning the sweetness of those three days into nothingness.
"Shangguan Du, why do you always push me away just when I'm about to fall in love with you..."
Zhao Yue was so heartbroken she couldn't stand up and curled up on the bed, crying silently.
"Cut! Passed."
The director yelled "cut," but Xu Zhaozhao's tears still wouldn't stop. Gu Qingyan and Gu Yulin rushed to her side, taking turns handing her tissues.
Filming crying scenes is the most difficult part for her; it's not that she can't cry, but that once she starts crying, it's hard for her to stop.
In the end, the two of them started arguing over who would wipe away her tears, which made Xu Zhaozhao laugh and stop her from crying.
After a short break, I had the staff touch up my makeup, and then I had to rush off to shoot the next scene.
Xu Zhaozhao dared not slack off at all; this was her last scene.
Whether we can wrap up filming depends on this!
"Action!"
After being locked in Kunning Palace for three days, the Empress was numb before she received news that the Emperor was personally leading an expedition.
The vassal state of Yan had always been peaceful, but now it suddenly launched an invasion of the border. Zhao Yue immediately guessed that Shangguan Jie was behind it.
Taking advantage of the reduced security in the palace at night, she donned a black robe and rode alone to catch up with the army at Guandu.
Before they could meet up with Shangguan Du, they ran into Shangguan Jie, who was coming from the other side.
After traveling for three days without sleep, Zhao Yue's black robe and face were covered in dust, and Shangguan Jie recognized her immediately.
"Zhaoyue!"
The sound startled her horse, and Zhaoyue fell off.
Shangguan Jie immediately dismounted and walked to her side, his expression both anxious and excited, "A-Yue, are you alright?"
Her arm slammed into a tree branch, and the intense pain caused large beads of sweat to appear on her forehead.
"Shangguan Jie, retreat immediately! You can't defeat him!"
What chance do vassal states have of winning?
Once war breaks out, swords and spears will have no eyes on the battlefield, and Shangguan Jie will truly have no way to survive.
Hearing her words, Shangguan Jie was not angry at all; instead, he smiled.
He didn't know Zhaoyue's arm was injured, and he squeezed her arm even harder, saying, "Ayue, the key to our Yan Kingdom's victory is you!"
Zhao Yue's eyes widened slightly. "A-Jie, what...did you say?"
"As long as you are a hostage, what does it matter if Shangguan Du has 100,000 elite troops?"
Shangguan Jie couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes: "A Yue, you know he will always compromise for you."
"Don't worry, I won't hurt you. As long as Shangguan Du is defeated, you will still be the Empress. A-Yue, you must help me!"
Shangguan Jie knew, of course, that a vassal state of Yan had no chance of defeating Shangguan Du, but with Zhaoyue in his hands... that was a different story.
He deliberately helped Zhaoyue escape from the palace by giving her false location information, and luckily they "coincidentally" met on the road.
Zhao Yue lowered her eyes, her face covered in dust and looking somewhat disheveled, and she trembled slightly.
"Okay... I'll help you."
Her voice trembled violently, "Ah Jie, my arm hurts a bit, help me onto the horse first, and I'll go with you."
Overwhelmed with joy, Shangguan Jie exclaimed, "A-Yue, let's ride together on one horse!"
"no!"
Zhao Yue emphasized her words, and Shangguan Jie looked at her with a puzzled expression.
Zhao Yue's pupils contracted, and more beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. "The horse that the late emperor gave me, I'm afraid someone will lose it..."
Shangguan Jie finally relented, "Alright."
Zhao Yue remained obedient as Shangguan Jie helped her onto the horse.
"Ride slowly, it won't be long before you get here from Shangguandu."
Hearing his words, she would be a fool if she still didn't realize that the person had given her false information.
Zhaoyue's heart sank to the bottom.
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