Think Pride and Prejudice, except the story is set in China during, I believe, the Ming Dynasty. I’ll keep the names the same as the English novel because Chinese names sound weird in English.

Lizzy is an independent girl, who can make a living by embroidery. Lizzy meets George Wickham and they instantly get along with each other, like 2 peas in a pod. As the viewer, I can tell straight away that they have chemistry, which is nothing short of magical.

By the way, in this Chinese TV series, George Wickham is actually a decent guy and not the scoundrel who eloped with Lizzy’s sister, Lydia Bennett. As for Darcy, let’s say his Chinese counterpart is pretty much the same guy.

As the viewer, I’m routing for George and Lizzy because they have chemistry. Darcy on the other hand seems to be in a serious relationship with his job; he does not have time to go out on dates and no time for silly, useless things like parties. “Having Fun” is of course out of the question for Mr Darcy!

It so happens that Lizzy ends up marrying Mr Darcy because her older sister, who just happens to be Darcy’s first wife, chose Lizzy to essentially “take her place” as his wife and as the mother of her very young son.

Good bye George – unfortunately Lizzy being your girlfriend and eventual wife is out of the question.