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A compilation of some excerpts extracted from the respective actors of the historical cdrama Rebirth (冰湖重生) as they bid adieu to their roles and convey their interpretations as to the world-building of the fictitious universe.
Note: These excerpts and the photos that accompany them are all sourced from the respective Weibo posts linked. The translations are mostly from Google Translate, with some alterations attempted for context accuracy.
Zhuge Yue (played by Li Yun Rui)
到了和诸葛玥告别的时刻，山水一程，感恩相遇。我由衷敬畏这个角色。他以命而搏，只求苍生无恙、四海归宁。感谢所有观众一路的陪伴与支持，是你们让诸葛玥的故事有了温度，也留下了专属的回响。
The time to bid farewell to Zhuge Yue has come. A journey through mountains and rivers, a journey filled with gratitude for our encounter. I deeply respect this character. He risked his life, seeking only the safety of the people and peace throughout the land. Thank you to all the viewers for your companionship and support along the way. It is you who have given Zhuge Yue's story warmth and left a unique echo.
Chu Qiao (played by Huangyang Tian Tian)
不论是一开始的兴奋，中途的疲惫，还是最后的收尾，我们一起奋斗的时光构建出了属于我们自己的故事。感谢每一个人！楚乔，再见啦。
Whether it was the initial excitement, the fatigue along the way, or the final conclusion, the time we spent fighting together created our own story. Thank you everyone! Goodbye, Chu Qiao.
Yan Xun (played by Zhang Kang Le)
你的笑是苦的，血是冷的，连爱一个人，都带着刀锋。有人心疼你，也有人不认同你。不过没关系，你的存在从来不是为了让谁理解。你只是做了你想做的，守了你该守的，哪怕最后身边空无一人，王座之下，只剩影子。燕北的孤鹰，自由地飞吧。这一次，没有江山，没有仇恨，只有你自己。那么，就此别过。
Your smile is bitter, your blood is cold, even loving someone carries a sharp edge. Some pity you, others disapprove. But it doesn't matter, your existence was never for anyone's understanding. You simply did what you wanted to do, guarded what you were supposed to guard, even if in the end you are all alone, beneath the throne, only your shadow remains. Lone eagle of Yanbei, fly freely. This time, there is no kingdom, no hatred, only yourself. So, farewell.
Zhao Chun Er (played by Xia Meng)
我懂她的倔强，懂她的不甘，也懂她藏在决绝背后的脆弱。演绎淳儿的这段旅程，有心疼，有感慨，更有不舍。感谢每一个愿意走进赵淳儿世界、陪伴她走过这段路的你们，也感谢所有台前幕后的伙伴，是你们让淳儿的故事，拥有了鲜活的生命力。再见，淳儿，如果有平行世界，愿你在另一个世界里拥有属于自己的圆满。
I understand her stubbornness, her unwillingness to accept defeat, and the vulnerability hidden behind her resolute determination. Portraying Chun Er's journey was filled with heartache, deepness of emotions, and even more so, reluctance to part. Thank you to everyone who was willing to enter Zhao Chun Er's world and accompany her on this journey, and thank you to all the partners both on and off screen; it is you who gave Chun Er's story vibrant life. Goodbye, Chun Er. If there are parallel worlds, may you find your own fulfillment in another.
Li Ce (played by Li Xiao Qian)
还好他的心里始终有爱、有向往，还有惺惺相惜的朋友、知己，不管被命运安排了怎样的剧本，他都要成为太阳，温暖每一个他在乎的人。最后一天在组里，我换了好几个造型补拍镜头，李策的一生跑马灯一样在我脑海闪回，他的快乐、痛苦、隐忍、不甘......最后的最后，他躺在皑皑白雪里，他从来都是这么干干净净的，是这人间配不上他。李策再见，其实我不必跟你说再见的，从认识你的时候你就成为了我的一部分，你会继续陪我走下去。那就一起走下去吧。
Thankfully, he always held onto love and aspirations, and had kindred spirits and confidants. No matter what fate had in store for him, he would become the sun, warming everyone he cared about. On the last day on set, I changed outfits several times to reshoot scenes. Li Ce's life flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern—his joy, pain, forbearance, resentment… In the very end, he lay in the pure white snow. He was always so clean and pure; this world was unworthy of him. Goodbye, Li Ce. Actually, I didn't need to say goodbye. From the moment I met you, you became a part of me. You will continue to walk with me. Then let's walk together.
Empress Bian (played by Li Meng)
“这天下，我不要了。”原本不是剧本里的台词，是我在片场争得侣皓吉吉导演同意后加进去的，人物走到这个阶段我心里仿佛有个声音在不断提醒我，把这句说出来，把这句话说出来。
"I don't want this world anymore." This line wasn't originally in the script; I added it on set after getting director Lü Haojiji's permission. When the character reached this stage, I felt like there was a voice in my head constantly reminding me to say it, to say it.
Helian Ling (played by Hu Jia Xin)
若问多年后身为王妃的她，是否曾有过一丝动摇？人心本就复杂，但我私心希望——没有。有些人的出现，本就是无可替代。
If asked whether she, as a princess concubine years later, ever wavered even slightly, the human heart is inherently complex, but I personally hope—no. Some people are basically irreplaceable.
"Take it as if I've really died in the ice lake."
Rebellions that never started, desires that were never admitted, shackles that were never broken. It is as if everything stopped since the very beginning; as if everyone has submerged.
The world of fiction could only dare to dictate an ever-fictitious fate; only the human heart can distinguish the true within the false.
Truly appreciate the effort on interpretations put in by the amazing cast; though this story failed to reflect their potentials, I'll always be here for a better opportunity of their breakthrough together!
Anticipating more collaborations, with such skills and talent, the future is surely bright 👏🏻
