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Deleted Scenes in The Prisoner of Beauty? The Director Could End Up in Jail

Deleted Scenes in The Prisoner of Beauty? The Director Could End Up in Jail
The Prisoner of Beauty Turns Up the Heat — Then Walks It Back

The latest Chinese historical romance drama, The Prisoner of Beauty, has got everyone talking — and not just for its lush sets and slow-burn romance. Starring Liu Yuning and Song Zuer, the show is currently lighting up screens with its “enemies to lovers” dynamic, gorgeous visuals, and the kind of sizzling chemistry that makes you pause and rewatch that scene… just one more time.

One moment, in particular, had netizens screaming “boyfriend material alert!” — when Liu Yuning’s character, the ever-composed Wei Shao, swoops Song Zuer’s Xiao Qiao up onto his horse with one hand. One hand, mate. While galloping. The internet was never the same again.

But just as the fans were falling hard, some were also left wondering… where did all the steam go?

📺 Novel vs. Drama: Where’s the Spice?

If you’ve read the original novel by Peng Lai Ke, you’ll know The Prisoner of Beauty was never shy about turning up the heat. The book version of Wei Shao is bold, possessive, intensely jealous, and well… very passionate — especially when it comes to Xiao Qiao. Readers were expecting fireworks and got… a warm hug and a longing gaze.

When asked during a recent livestream why so many of the steamy scenes had been scrubbed from the drama, Liu Yuning had fans in stitches with his reply:

“If they really followed everything in the novel,” he laughed, “the director and all of us would probably be in jail by now!”

Cue the internet losing it. The clip went viral almost instantly, spawning memes, edits, and even fanart of Liu Yuning behind (imaginary) bars — all in good fun, of course.

The Prisoner of Beauty Hidden Deleted Scenes

🧊 Ice Baths Over Intimacy?

One scene from the novel that had fans especially curious was a particularly intense encounter: in the book, Wei Shao is accidentally affected by a stimulant and nearly loses control around Xiao Qiao. That level of tension never made it to the small screen. In the drama version, the scene plays out far more PG — Wei Shao restrains himself, gets slapped by Xiao Qiao, and ends up cooling off (literally) in a cold bath.

Some viewers praised the adaptation for showing self-control and respect. Others? Not so much.
"Where's the raw passion gone?" one fan wrote.
"I signed up for a spicy hotpot, not boiled broccoli," said another.

💞 Romance, Palace Politics, and a Legendary CP

Despite the toned-down heat, the romance is very much alive. Episode 19 had fans collectively fainting over the growing closeness between Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao. Their on-screen chemistry has earned them the “hottest CP of the year” badge from netizens — and honestly, it’s well deserved.

Beyond the romance, The Prisoner of Beauty still delivers plenty of royal intrigue, bitter rivalries, and scheming exes. Xuan Lu as the elegant yet devious Yu Lou Furen has also stolen scenes, setting the stage for even messier confrontations to come.

🎬 Still Halfway Through — and Already Breaking Records

With only half the 36 episodes aired so far, there’s still plenty of drama left in store — both in and out of the palace. Fans are so invested, some have reportedly rented out entire cinema halls just to watch their faves on the big screen (go big or go home, right?).

Whether or not we’ll get any more “spicy” moments remains to be seen — but one thing’s certain: with Liu Yuning and Song Zuer’s electric performances, The Prisoner of Beauty is well on its way to becoming one of the standout dramas of 2025.

So yeah, maybe they cooled the scenes down a bit — but the fandom? Still on fire.

#Liu Yuning #Song Zuer

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