I always want to one day, I can ride a horse, wear a flute, carry a sword, and roam the heavens and the earth freely.
Shooting condors in Mobei, listening to music ...... in the south of the Yangtze RiverWhen you are happy, you will drink and dance with swordsWhen elegant, the red sleeves add fragrance and chant poetry under the lamp.
But helplessly, this life has been entrusted to the emperor's family ......— Step by Step
The light wind and the moon, the thirteenth elder brother is also a "white moonlight" existence in "Step by Step".
Even in this cynical online environment, it is difficult for people to find fault with Thirteen and come up with the reason for hating him:
Kind but not cowardly, bold but not ruthless, for the sake of his brother, for the sake of confidants can also be a knife in both sides.
The first appearance of the Thirteenth Master in the play is the plot of Ruoxi preparing to block the horse and travel back to modern times:
The fourth master looked helpless with cold eyes, but the thirteenth dismounted and helped Ruoxi, who had fallen, up, with a concerned speech.
The reason why this first impression is important is because it doesn't just make Ruoxi feel, but deliberately reminds the audience:
This is a prince who does not bully people with power and has excellent self-cultivation.
In fact, the story of this first meeting does not exist in the original book. **The first time Thirteen got along with Ruoxi was the wedding night of Brother Ten
On the day of the birth mother's sacrifice, Thirteen was in a bad mood and asked Ruoxi to go out to drink.
In this way, this TV series seems to emphasize the gentle side of Thirteen more, and the original book also highlights Thirteen's free-spirited temperament.
So, why did the drama version make such an adaptation?
There are often many people who complain about the "random change" of the adapted script, but the adaptation is very necessary, and the adaptation can be improved to a higher level.
First of all, we should know that compared with **, the threshold for watching TV series is relatively low, but **Compared with text, it is not so expressive.
For example:
Ruo Thirteen, as a prince, so as not to cause trouble to the people, should not support Ruoxi in the street, but only apologize verbally.
And Thirteen, who was originally bumped into by himself, made this response more practical, and avoided the comment "Mary Sue".
In this way, the ** can be said in a few words: "Thirteen looked at Ruoxi worriedly, looked at those who were talking hesitantly, and had to apologize and avoid." ”
But what will it be like when the show comes?
The actor can't get off the horse, and big movements can't happen, which requires the actor to have accurate expression control:
acted both "surprised and worried" and "embarrassed", but worried that he would not be able to get by, otherwise he would be misunderstood by the audience as "ambiguous".
Moreover, even if he really played the right play, some viewers thought that Thirteen was indifferent and unkind, because it was true that some viewers did not pay attention to the subtle eyes of the actors.
There are too many things that are not easy to control, and there are no simple and straightforward words.
It requires careful design, increasing the intensity of the scene, and creating an impression for the audience imperceptibly
If the drama version of the Thirteenth Master likes the original work, he is a drunkard at first sight, and there are few scenes, it is easy for the audience to misunderstand his personality and ignore the tender side of the Thirteen.
And then appropriately simple and brutal:
Let the Thirteenth Master help Ruoxi up, and the audience can get the impression of "Thirteen Kindness";The fourth master silently bought medicine for her, and everyone in the audience knew that he was "cold on the outside and hot on the inside" or something.
That second time they got along, Thirteen got drunk and took Ruoxi out to drink, and the audience began to doubt their own comparison:
What is it that makes such a gentle and polite man such a person?
This kind of transition and transition, straightforward and implicit intersection, is a common adaptation method for excellent idol dramas.
Because of this, words have the charm of words, and film and television have the advantages of film and television.
It was also during that drunken conversation that Ruoxi, who had just traveled through another world and was depressed, revealed to Thirteen that he "did not belong to that era".
Thirteen is naturally not serious.
But after watching the whole drama, Ruoxi only implicitly said this sentence to the two, one of them is thirteen, and then the fourth master:
When we met for the first time, Ruoxi wanted to go back;The second time was the fear of running away involuntarily.
A few days later, Ruoxi and Thirteen had dinner and drinks again, and the two found that they had the same idol - Ji Kang.
As a thinker, writer and leader in the Three Kingdoms period, Ji Kang advocated freedom and left many inspirations for future generations.
Thirteen is also a scholar of both civil and military affairs, open-minded, and inherits many attributes.
The author thinks that the role of the author in establishing the benchmark of "Ji Kang" is too great.
If it is simply written that Ruoxi and Thirteen have the same words, and hate Wanyun when they meet, it will inevitably make readers feel unconvincing, after all, the two are separated by more than 300 years.
But with this ordinary historical figure as an idol and projecting the personalities of Ruoxi and Thirteen on this same thinker, fans still have to learn from Xi idols after all.
And if you think about it, Thirteen Xi looks at Ji Kang, just like we modern people look at Thirteen:
Even if they are separated in the long river of history, they will inadvertently have a wonderful fit with the ancients.
This further increases the credibility of the character of the Thirteenth Elder Brother, so I say that the author's setting of the same idol as Thirteen and Ruoxi is simply very useful.
1] Throughout the thousands of years of China's ideological and cultural development, the Three Principles and Five Constants of Confucianism are like a great net, firmly imprisoning independent individuals under the political and cultural hegemony dominated by imperial power, and thus unable to develop individualism in the full sense.
But Ji Kang, who was born in troubled times, can be called an accident, he pierced the night sky like lightning, although it was short but extremely bright.
Although I already knew that the Thirteenth Elder Brother was uninhibited, I never expected that he would actually respect Ji Kang.
Especially as a child of the royal family, he is at the top of the pyramid of the ruling class, but it is not uncommon for him to not defend his position and interests.
I was overjoyed by the unexpected joy that fell from the sky and the fact that someone in ancient society finally understood what I was thinking. 】
Ruoxi and Thirteen's second and last drunkenness is eight years later, and they are honest with each other, and this passage is also the best part.
Ruoxi listened to the poems made by Thirteen and sighed: "What a wonderful thing it would be if you weren't born in the emperor's family, you don't just use poetry to envy Qingxi." ”
I don't know how many times I've thought about it myself!I have always longed for the day when I can ride a horse, carry a flute, and wield a sword, and be free to roam the heavens and the earth.
But this body has been entrusted to the emperor's family. Even if I can jump out of the cage, there is still the one I can't let go.
I don't want the fourth brother to fight alone in front of the wind and frost sword, although there are mothers, compatriots and brothers, but they are not much different. ”
Thirteen is the only good brother, who values feelings and has a liver and gallbladder.
The loss of his only biological mother made him not afraid to deal with affairs, free and leisurely.
The royal family is completely out of the scope of his love and requirements, so why can't the father who sits on the throne be the same?
The pathos and poignancy that can be seen everywhere in "Step by Step Shocking Heart" is actually a silent critique of feudal society:
Fathers and sons are not like fathers and sons, brothers are not like brothers, and husbands and wives are not like husbands and wives.
But in the face of cruel camp confrontation, I can occasionally dissolve such a little tenderness, yes, how can a person leave emotion?
This thousand-year-old system, complex background and people's hearts are the most touching aspects of the Chinese version of "Step by Step".
At that time, Ruoxi had already fallen in love with the fourth master, and it was a matter of time before he proposed marriage, and the thirteenth sincerely advised Ruoxi to pray for blessings.
In view of this theme, some passages have been deleted from the drama version, but this one I think needs to be kept:
The thirteenth elder brother held the desk in his hand, leaned down to face me, and said with an awe-inspiring expression:
Ruoxi, whether you are worried about Huang Amma's marriage, or you have the fourth child in your heart, in short, you have promised the fourth child now that you must be good to him, and if you hurt the fourth brother because of the starling, I will not forgive.
Wavering, hurting others and hurting myself is what I look down on this kind of woman. He stared at me as he spoke.
I immediately replied: "I made my own choice, and I will never have any more intimate affairs with Eighth Brother in the future, because I also hate being sandwiched between men and women." ”】
This passage is estimated to have a limited duration in the drama version, and it is still too sharp to include lines.
However, the author believes that this text is not only a portrayal of the thirteen true temperaments, but also particularly important for the display of Ruoxi's character.
Ruoxi's resolute attitude shows that Ruoxi is not unable to let go of her nostalgic love, let alone the "green tea" in the mouth of the complainer:
Later, she did not hesitate to break up with the fourth master, and fought for the eighth master for a vibrant situation, all for the sake of grace, not for the unfinished feelings.
It also shows that some people question why Ruoxi hid her old relationship with the eighth master from the fourth master in the first place
Since she had long anticipated that one day she would intercede with her:
Siba has always been an enemy, and he is destined to hurt each other, but Ruoxi can't turn a blind eye to it that day.
And she didn't dare to ignore the paranoia of men and the controlling desire of the emperor in the future, so Ruoxi said:
Old love can be said by anyone else. But I don't dare to take risks, Eighth Master. ”
Thirteen was also puzzled by this subject:
You still want to lose the temper of the fourth brother, Zuoying can accommodate Minmin, why can't the fourth brother tolerate you?”
He said that Min Min fell in love with Thirteen and married Zuo Ying.
In front of the screen, do we realize that this sentence is not good?Yes, having an ex-boyfriend is nothing remarkable. Which of their elder brothers doesn't already have a wife and concubine?
Thirteen is really still at the level of the ancients, and the idea of feudal male power prevails. — As a modern person, we are not surprised, but we are a little disappointed.
But I think this character is really the author's conscience to construct the character.
The author can imagine that the male protagonist Brother is perfect for women, but he is not.
Especially in the era when ancient puppets are prevalent and love to die fairy dramas are rampant, many people seem to not allow the protagonist to have flaws.
But has the excitement and depth improved?It doesn't seem to be, but it's rather boring.
All characters that are detached from reality and human nature seem suspended and boring without exception.
You will find the shortcomings and unsightliness of this character, and its shining points will be more touching.
Although Thirteen is outside the thinking of most ancients, it is still an ancient. He could not conceive of a society in which everyone was equal.
Finally, one day, Thirteen poured out his heart and lungs, and the words buried in his heart were spoken:
For so many years, Huang Ama has always felt so sorry for you, which is of course the result of your clever mind and dedicated service, but the most important thing is that you are not partial to others, but serve Huang Ama wholeheartedly, and you should still do this in the future.
You are already safe, and you will be pampered by the emperor!
If you get involved in the struggle between us, you will lose the trust and favor of the Emperor.
This is supposed to be our man's struggle!
We do this out of selfishness, out of a desire for more honor, for more power, for a desire to sit in that supreme position.
Whatever the outcome, that's what we should pay, but what reason do you have to sacrifice your desires?That's not something you can handle. ”
In the original book, Ruoxi said bitterly: "Why?."Why do you have to remind me of all this?I don't want to find out. ”
Thirteen: "I'm worried that you will get involved in the struggle between us if you are emotional. I know it's uncomfortable to watch everything happen, but it's even more uncomfortable to get involved. ”
Then there was a sigh:
This is the Emperor's House!Inevitable struggle and pain!No one can stop it!
is as wise as Huang Amma, but he can only bear witness to everything, let alone himself”
Thirteen really knows her best, and he explained the origin of the relationship between Ruoxi and the fourth master.
The next day, a sudden change swept through the court.
After the Eighth Master Party framed the Fourth Master, the Thirteenth immediately decided to take the blame for the Fourth Master, leaving a glimmer of life for the future.
The thirteenth master, today, is born and left. 】
I think Ruoxi can only give a sentence to Thirteen in the depths of her heart, after ten years of life, I don't know if I can survive and say goodbye.
Fortunately, the obsessive green Wu has no intention of looking back and begging people everywhere, and is willing to take care of the thirteenth in the beekeeping sandwich road.
Once again, Ruoxi knelt on the saint for two days to get a chance, and since then he has fallen ill.
Many people say that Ruoxi is the word "work", but if you think about it from the perspective of the victim, you will definitely feel gratified, after all, there are still so many warm expectations in the Forbidden City.
In fact, in the original book, Thirteen was in the middle of the seclusion beekeeping trap, and there was no obvious relationship between men and women with Luwu.
Luwu admires Thirteen, but has a strong sense of inferiority and never says what he wants, but Thirteen pities her even more and cares for her.
The early thirteen were free and outstanding, and emotionally they should be the kind of people who "do not stick to a single leaf in a thousand purples and thousands of reds".
It wasn't until after the disaster, with the selfless companionship of Green, that they came together.
As the fourteenth said:
She is willing to take her friends as her companion when the spring breeze is blowing in the thirteenth brother, and she dares to ask but can't, but when she is in trouble, she is willing to be a slave and share the joys and sorrows with her maids.
Such an infatuated woman is rare in the world.
Some people are also strange, since Ruoxi is so affectionate with the Thirteenth Master, why don't they give birth to love?
For this point, in fact, the heroine in the original book even took the initiative to ** with Thirteen, and Thirteen was directly frightened by Ruoxi at that time:
Ruoxi admitted that she was in a passive position in her emotions, and if she didn't have the other party's active affection for her, it would be difficult for her to make friends.
Therefore, Ruoxi doesn't care about Thirteen, because Thirteen didn't like her in the first place;And the reason why Thirteen can't get used to Ruoxi is because he favors women with his mother's tender attributes, and Ruoxi is too "tough" in his eyes.
After ten years of beekeeping, the once talented and prosperous young man was finally tortured to the point of being sick.
Thirteen treated the former fourth brother and the current emperor very politely, not that he was not Xi to the present world, nor did he blame the fourth master, because he smoothed out the edges and corners before he really woke up.
He told Ruoxi:
Once a person sits in that seat, whether he wants it or not, he will eventually face the loneliness and honor of being a person on high above.
Being worshipped by thousands of people every day, slowly, unconsciously, I became Xi to the absolute power I held. ”
Ruoxi sighed: "You are still separated from him by a barrier, he understands it in his heart, and he is sad in his heart." ”
Thirteen smiled bitterly: "Brother Huang knows everything. Ruoxi, you don't understand. ”
Although Ruoxi and Thirteen have endured hardships for nearly ten years, have seen things and people, and have faced the present and the past together, Thirteen has been a calmer person from beginning to end compared to Ruoxi.
He knew that Ruoxi was right to be affectionate and righteous, and it was not wrong for Yongzheng to be ruthless, but it was just a dilemma of kindness and righteousness.
I even think that the late Thirteen is more like a third perspective in the eyes of our sane audience.
In the future, the death of Luwu will not be compulsory.
From the outside, it was the thirteen Fujin who jealously squeezed out her dusty identity, but only Luwu herself understood that she was also the descendant of the criminal minister in the "Ming History Case".
Therefore, she never dared to leave her head, let alone allow Thirteen to marry her.
As soon as he grasped the handle, the whole house, including the Thirteenth Master and his daughters, was in danger of their lives.
Ruoxi couldn't bear to make up the lie that Lu Wu "left everything behind and returned to his hometown" to make things worse, so that he would not be so desperate.
When Ruoxi and Yongzheng had an emotional rift and self-destructed and self-harmed, they were dragged by Thirteen and asked her not to let go.
Ruoxi cut everything and married into the Fourteenth Master's Mansion in accordance with the emperor's holy decree can be regarded as spending the last short and quiet years.
And the Thirteenth Master - the witness of the entire emotional process of the Four Xi - also assisted his fourth brother until the death of Yongzheng in the eighth year. It's just a few years later than Ruoxi.