LayarHijau – The fantasy drama Love Beyond the Grave (白日提燈), starring Dilraba Dilmurat and Chen Feiyu, is heading toward its final chapters. The tension continues to build as the story enters its most emotional phase, where love and sacrifice begin to take a heavy toll. Despite its visually lavish production, the drama is reportedly still trailing behind its competitor Veil of Shadows (月鱗綺紀), led by Ju Jingyi and Chen Duling, in terms of ratings.
Warning: The following contains spoilers from the drama.
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In the latest episode, viewers are drawn into an intense sequence as Duan Xu, played by Chen Feiyu, shows a drastic physical decline. This happens after he sacrifices his five senses for He Simu, portrayed by Dilraba Dilmurat. While leading his troops on the battlefield, Duan Xu becomes trapped by enemy forces and suffers severe injuries. He Simu arrives just in time to save him, but in that moment, she begins to grasp the painful truth about the condition of the man she loves.
The most heartbreaking moment unfolds when He Simu notices the wound on Duan Xu’s chest that continues to bleed. Her voice trembles as she questions him, “I’ve been pressing your wound for so long, yet you’re only feeling the pain now. Since when did your senses begin to fade?” It’s not just concern—it’s the moment she starts to understand the sacrifice he has been hiding.
Realizing that Duan Xu will continue to suffer—perhaps even lose his life—if he stays by her side, He Simu makes a painful decision. She chooses to end their relationship. With a cold tone that contrasts sharply with her true feelings, she says, “What is not mine will never truly belong to me,” before walking out of the military tent.
Despite being on the brink of death, Duan Xu still tries to chase after her, ignoring his worsening injuries. The scene reaches its peak as he coughs up blood and collapses to his knees—a moment that has left many viewers shaken and sparked strong reactions across social media.
The emotional intensity on screen has clearly resonated with audiences. However, beyond the story itself, Love Beyond the Grave has received mixed responses regarding its overall performance. The production reportedly spent around 30 million yuan on visual effects, yet audience reviews remain divided. Many netizens in China believe that Chen Feiyu’s past controversy has influenced how viewers perceive his chemistry with his co-star, leading some to shift their attention to other dramas such as Veil of Shadows.
At the same time, there are also viewers who continue to praise the emotional dynamic between the two leads and remain engaged with the story’s progression. Some fans have even expressed regret that Dilraba Dilmurat’s acting potential has not been fully utilized in this project.
As the story nears its conclusion, attention is now focused on the fate of the main couple. With Duan Xu’s condition worsening and their relationship falling apart, many viewers admit they are anxious about how the story will end. The latest trailer even shows He Simu injured to the point of coughing up blood during her confrontation with Yan Ke, played by Miles Wei Zheming, further fueling concerns that the story may not have a happy ending.
Reacting to this possibility, one fan commented, “It doesn’t matter—dying together can also be a kind of happy ending.”
“I don’t even dare to click on topics related to this,” another wrote.
Discussions are heating up among viewers, particularly over whether He Simu’s decision is truly an act of sacrifice or a painful choice that only deepens their suffering. With various theories circulating, audiences can only wait to see how the drama will ultimately conclude.
So what is the actual ending of the Love Beyond the Grave novel? Information circulating across Chinese social media and websites remains inconsistent. However, LayarHijau has already finished reading the novel. If you’re curious whether the main couple will have a happy or tragic ending, you can check out the novel’s ending here.
