The backup male lead for Qing Yuannian was Chen Baoguo. Chen Baoguo was a capable actor who had played many successful roles in historical dramas and dramas. He was loved by the audience. If he played Fan Xian, the ratings might increase because Chen Baoguo's acting style was deeply loved by the audience. He had also shown outstanding acting skills in many historical dramas and dramas. However, the final viewership ratings still needed to take into account other factors such as the plot and audience preferences.