The moment you find out you’ll need to trade your flats in for these impractical high heels... you can already feel the anxiety in your feet.

Xiao Yan Zi (小燕子) is rightfully concerned. Comfortable shoes are important!

“What am I going to do with you?” The Emperor sighs with frustration, following Xiao Yan Zi’s latest dispute with the Empress.

But Xiao Yan Zi (小燕子) is not concerned.

“Just dote on me a little more, and expect a little less of me, and then everything will be great!”

Amazing reply. I sometimes forget how clever Xiao Yan Zi was in the original series.

Also, hello followers and readers! It’s nice to be back :)

Zi Wei (紫薇) is concerned.

To be expected, of course, whenever we hear this song :) Along with Jin Suo’s (金琐) empathetic gaze... 

Xiao Yan Zi (小燕子) is concerned. Soooo close, but no cigar. They don't make it easy to escape the Forbidden City, do they?

I want to thank you for this blog it makes me happy there is a hzgg fandom here! I watched this drama with my mom in viet dub when I was 4 and im glad to be watching it again, this time in eng sub! It really takes me down memory lane, thank you!

Aw, thanks for the kind note and for visiting our blog! We’re delighted you’re enjoying the trip down memory lane - we do as well!

Yong Qi (永琪) is concerned. Note to all: don't tell jokes when Xiao Yan Zi is drinking something. On a brighter note, free face washing?

A sample of Rong Mo Mo's inner dialogues:

"Yes, I am judging you."

"My Lady is better than yours."

"Who is this insolent girl? Ugh."

*Empress rambling* "Oh yes, I agree, of course, quite right."

Xiao Yan Zi is on a serious mission... and now everyone is concerned. What's got her in such a frantic rush? Why, a pet parrot, of course... 

Xiao Yan Zi (小燕子) is concerned.

Rong Mo Mo’s (容嬷嬷) face, however, is more serene than ever.

First shot of Xiao Yan Zi in the new series - mischievous and quite fitting for the beginning of her many adventures in the Qing dynasty! 

Hi!! :) I've seen part 1 and 2 when I was 10. And recently just found out that there was part 3 and I died inside when it wasn't the same characters. All i found online was that the script took a while to complete and the original cast were busy? Do you have more information on this? And also do you think there would be any chances of a remake of part 3 with the original characters? Thank you!

Hello! Sorry for the long, long delay in responding - just rediscovered Tumblr's mailbox :)

Yep, you're right - most of the original cast didn't stick around for HZGG 3 (released in 2003) due to other engagements. Some folks did (Zhou Jie, Wang Yan, etc.) but the loss of several key cast members certainly affected the series' reception. As for a remake, Qiong Yao actually remade the entire series a couple years ago, combining all three parts into one production. The cast was entirely fresh though; she also modified several plot details and added a few new characters. Oddly, in my mind the HZGG storyline ends with part 2 - guess the beauty of fiction (unlike real life) is that you get to pretend what's real and not real ;)

Hope this helps!

"He's just not that into you..."

Don't worry, Sai Ya, there's another good guy in store for you :)

Dr. Chang Shou (常寿) is concerned. How will these students ever become doctors? For shame, it's hopeless...ow!

Rong Mo Mo (容嬷嬷) is concerned.

Young grasshopper, when will you ever learn?

*waves furiously*

Dear followers and fellow HZGG fans,

It's T-2 hours until midnight for us! Here's to a very happy new year, and may 2015 bring you joy, love, health, and plenty of awesomeness! :)

<3 Jenny & Kathy