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| Peter Ho’s Poet Entrance Shakes Up ‘The Prisoner of Beauty’ – Liu Yuning’s Jealousy Is Showing! |
Just when we thought the chemistry between Liu Yuning and Song Zuer couldn’t get any stronger, in rides Peter Ho—armed not with a sword, but a bloody poem!
Netflix’s historical romcom The Prisoner of Beauty is properly blowing up again, thanks to a fresh dose of chaos introduced in episodes 20 and 21. Viewers already loved the smouldering slow-burn between sharp-witted Xiao Qiao (Song Zuer) and broody war general Wei Shao (Liu Yuning). But now? There’s a new player in town, and he’s not here to play fair.
Enter Gao Heng, a charming, slightly eccentric court poet brought to life by Peter Ho aka He Rundong. From the moment he sets eyes on Xiao Qiao, it’s game over. Forget his actual job—this man is fully swept off his feet and drops an impromptu poem on the spot praising her wit and beauty. In front of everyone. In court.
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Naturally, this does not go down well with our territorial general. Wei Shao, who’s been the definition of emotionally constipated for twenty episodes, suddenly finds his inner romantic and goes into full "she's mine" mode.
Cue a sequence of adorably possessive gestures: from unexpectedly grabbing Xiao Qiao’s hand to straight-up pulling her onto a horse for a dramatic “ride or die” exit—all within sight of poor Gao Heng. It’s romcom gold, and fans on social media are eating it up.
“Wei Shao really said ✨public displays of affection✨ but make it ancient China,” joked one netizen on Weibo.
But underneath the comedy, there’s a tangled emotional mess. Wei Shao isn’t just your run-of-the-mill jealous boyfriend. He’s still carrying the weight of his tragic past—his family was wiped out in a brutal political betrayal, and his dying brother warned him never to trust the Xiao family. So even as he falls deeper for Xiao Qiao, there’s that constant tension, that fear of repeating history.
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The emotional walls finally crack in one late-night confessional scene where Wei Shao lets his guard down. Xiao Qiao listens, genuinely moved, and the two share a quiet, intimate moment that’s got viewers crying into their pillows.
And then there’s Gao Heng. Rather than being a classic love triangle villain, Peter Ho’s character is a breath of fresh air—funny, flamboyant, and oddly wholesome. His poetic flair and unexpected comic timing have quickly made him a fan favourite.
“He’s like the walking romcom BGM,” said one viewer. “Every time Gao Heng shows up, it’s like the lighting changes.”
The addition of Gao Heng doesn’t just add romantic tension—it actually deepens the story. His presence forces Wei Shao to confront his own feelings, while Xiao Qiao continues to prove she’s more than just a prize to be won. Song Zuer’s performance strikes that perfect balance between strength and softness. Xiao Qiao isn't just a clever beauty—she’s a moral compass, a strategist, and an emotional anchor all in one.
playing with the props 😂#PeterHo "why?(failed few times)#LiuYuning tried,success!
— CDramaStan✨️ (@Lou_Anne0404) May 29, 2025
PH:im powerless!the real master is here!
LYN wth dumbells props
"gonna show my strenght"
failed 🤣😂
try again, success!😆#SongZuer: let me show you ge,how heavy it is 😅#ThePrisonerOfBeauty pic.twitter.com/0UziAAYKrT
Liu Yuning, meanwhile, is absolutely smashing it as Wei Shao. His tortured glares, stiff-backed silences, and slow emotional thawing are everything you’d want from a tsundere general. And let’s not overlook Peter Ho’s transformation—from his action-star past to this poetic, silk-robed heartthrob—it’s a full rebrand and we’re here for it.
With romance, humour, and just the right pinch of political intrigue, The Prisoner of Beauty is shaping up to be the Chinese drama of the season. Netizens are already begging for a deeper love triangle arc, hoping Gao Heng sticks around longer than expected.
One thing’s for sure: it’s not just Wei Shao who’s fallen under Xiao Qiao’s spell. We all have.