When the broadcasting platform made this reasonable request, Ding Yun hesitated for a moment. This was because her actors were not like real actors. Real interviews would require her to materialize them and also make appropriate modifications and adjustments to their memories.
Later, things like household registration and academic qualifications would be troublesome.
So, after some thought, Ding Yun did not refuse, but indicated that they could discuss it later. If the actors had free time, they could schedule an interview.
Then, she hung up the phone.
She continued to busy herself in the virtual divine kingdom.
On the other side, the broadcasting platform did not take it too seriously, not believing that an interview would be impossible later. After all, interviewing actors was a way to increase publicity, and no crew or actor would refuse. Even if there were scheduling conflicts, they could opt for a simple and convenient online interview.
The audience just wanted to see the actors.
There wasn't much difference between watching actors in the show and watching them through an online connection.
As soon as the specific broadcasting arrangements were discussed with Ding Yun, the platform immediately began its promotional efforts, announcing the premiere date and the drama's schedule.
This again sparked considerable excitement.
Many even exclaimed that it was a thoughtful production.
After all, in this day and age, it was rare for a drama to air two episodes daily, let alone the first three installments of a series simultaneously, with two episodes per day.
It was definitely a generous offering!
Many immediately declared that as long as the plot wasn't too disappointing, they would definitely follow it, even if it meant slacking off at work.
The rest was the normal waiting period.
And then, at six o'clock that evening, the drama officially premiered.
With the broadcast of the television series, it was met with widespread critical acclaim. A variety of handsome and beautiful actors, incredibly smooth yet intense performances, and exquisite costumes and architecture that made everything feel real. The attention to detail in every aspect demonstrated the extraordinary quality of this series.
Many even boldly stated that this was not a television drama.
It was a work of art.
In many aspects, it surpassed most films.
It was hard to imagine that this was created by a new director, starring and directed by a group of new actors.
That's right, Ding Yun was also in the series.
She was the female lead, but she didn't play the role herself. Instead, she created a virtual person to portray her.
Since the virtual person looked exactly like her, and everyone believed that the person in the drama was her, how could it be said that her original wish to film a television series wasn't fulfilled?
For subsequent singing, recording variety shows, and the like.
As long as it didn't require her to do things in reality, Ding Yun planned to have the virtual person she created handle them.
This would definitely save her a lot of trouble.
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Twenty-four hours later.
The viewership and ratings were released.
The total viewership for the first three installments had already surpassed one hundred million, with an average of over thirty million views. This was not counted by simply clicking, or by counting multiple clicks as separate views. It was a genuine measure, where within twenty-four hours, regardless of how many times an account clicked, the platform would only count it as one view.
...This meant that even if the same group of people were watching and clicking on all three installments, there were at least over thirty million unique users. This number was already significant.
Theoretically, as long as the subsequent installments didn't disappoint.
It was possible to double or triple this number.
If the subsequent parts were disappointing, it would be hard to say.
The ratings were also excellent, currently at 9.2, 9.7, and 9.4 respectively. The second installment received the highest rating, focusing on court intrigue and the disputes within noble families. The drama was filled with dazzling beauty. It wasn't just the dozens of concubines or the hundreds of matriarchs and mistresses of various families; even the young eunuchs and palace maids were not unattractive. Everyone had a stunning appearance.
Any one of them could be considered a campus crush.
Under the overwhelming visual assault of so many beautiful people, it was reasonable for the audience's objectivity to slightly waver, leading to higher ratings.
These were the viewership and ratings. As for the online reviews, they were even better, with over 99.9% being positive. Many were even enthusiastically recommending it.
They were creating publicity spontaneously, without any payment.
Screenshots of various beautiful characters were also circulating wildly.
"Ahhhhhh! I'm going crazy, what kind of god-tier drama is this? Why are even the little eunuchs in the harem so good-looking? Although I know they're probably not real eunuchs, the plot is so good that once I get invested, the thought of them being eunuchs makes me so sad.
It's such a waste, you could have given them to me!"
"I used to swipe away novels where the female lead got together with a real eunuch without even a second glance. Until I saw the Director of the Eastern Depot. If it were a eunuch like that, I'd be willing!"
"OMG, looking at the second installment at a glance, the ugliest person in the entire drama is that dog emperor. The princes are all stunningly beautiful. Thinking about how so many beauties are that dog emperor's women makes me so angry.
When will the emperor die and the Crown Prince ascend the throne?"
"What I envy most right now isn't the people in the drama, but Empress Ding. Think about it, Empress Ding is the director, producer, screenwriter, and lead actress. She's practically enjoying herself amidst a crowd of beautiful people.
There are both men and women. I'm crying with envy."
"Silently asking, does anyone know when Empress Ding's new drama will start filming? I'm willing to pay to work on it!"
"Um, didn't you guys notice that the Imperial Guards are also quite good-looking? And they're so manly, much more manly than those eunuchs. Even without seeing them undressed, I can tell they definitely have abs and such."
"Sister, please control yourself."
"What's there to control? The next one is already issuing a cage warning!"
"You guys are so vulgar, am I the only one who noticed that the clothes on the concubines in the drama are all silk, some even kèsī silk? The jewelry also doesn't look fake, it's super luxurious!"
"Only you are noble and aloof from worldly affairs!"
"By the way, has anyone dug up the actors' social media accounts? The drama has been airing for so long, and not a single actor has officially announced their account. I don't even know where to look. I want to see the actors' selfies and engage with fans!"
"Same here, same here!"
"We should go ask Empress Ding. Others might not know who those actors are, but Empress Ding must know. I just don't know if she's willing to tell us.
Let's try to urge her more!"
"Isn't anyone discussing the plot?"
"Only a few episodes have aired, and the plot synopsis hasn't even come out yet. But it looks quite exciting!"
"The first three installments are quite interconnected, involving the court, the harem, and the martial world. Some events mentioned in the martial world are reflected in the court struggles, and small plot points from the harem disputes also indirectly affect the court. This series is really detailed, the director is amazing!"
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