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The Mischievous Princess
Situ Jing, a mischievous free-thinking lady, and her companion, A Ling, go on a series of adventures. She does not know that she is a princess of the former royal family. To protect her family's reputation outside the home, Situ Jing dresses as a man and calls herself Xiao Long Xia. Concerned about the plight of the refugees which the officials have been ignoring, she comes up with various schemes to help them. Emperor Zhu Yun has been steadily working on consolidating the empire that his father had left him. A monk once gave him a puzzle, telling him that whoever solves it will help him with the problems of the empire. He escapes from his palace to wander around the city with his companion. He befriends Xiao Long Xia after he realizes that the money she has conned and stolen from others is being spent on the refugees. When Xiao Long Xia solves the puzzle, he decides to maintain closer ties with her. The Lord of Yunnan's sister was the previous queen who drank poison and died when the last dynasty was attacked. His son, Bai Yun Fei is betrothed to Princess An Ning, sister of Emperor Zhu Yun. An unlikely friendship develops between the Emperor, Xiao Longxia and Bai Yu Fei, each pretending to the others to be someone else. Palace and court intrigues, rebellion and assasination plots abound. (Source: DramaWiki)
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Plot Summary
This romantic comedy follows the journey of Ah Si, a spirited and somewhat tomboyish young woman who disguises herself as a man to enroll in a prestigious all-boys school. Her plan goes awry when she unexpectedly falls for her handsome and popular deskmate, Jiang Meng. Complicating matters further, she also finds herself developing feelings for another student, Qi Xuan, who suspects her true identity.
Critical Reception
The Mischievous Princess was a highly popular romantic comedy in Taiwan, particularly beloved by younger audiences for its lighthearted premise and engaging characters. It achieved significant success due to its charming lead actors and its adaptation of a popular novel, resonating well with viewers seeking a fun and romantic escape.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cute and charming romantic leads.
Appreciated for its lighthearted humor and entertaining plot.
Seen as a delightful, if somewhat predictable, romantic comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive, with viewers enjoying the comedic elements and the chemistry between the main cast. Many found the story to be sweet and amusing, a typical, enjoyable romantic comedy experience.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the popular Taiwanese novel 'It Started with a Kiss' by Xiang Ya, which also spawned a highly successful Taiwanese drama series of the same name starring the same lead actors.
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