Song of Phoenix Episode 10

episode 10 Review

spoilers ahead

We Remember the Dearly Departed, Gone to Soon:
1.Qin'er--Prince, son of Princess of Yin, killed by Consort Zhen, 1 month old(!)-poison
2.Brother Meng--brother to Mo Chou Nu--died from complications from injuries sustained after entering the army
3.Random Assassin: Killed by Qu Yuan in self defense, his first kill
4.Prince Qin'er's wet nurse--executed

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1.the king is not to be told until the matter is fully investigated. Consort Zhin visits the royal uncle who is investigating and reveals that the child was poisoned (isn't this her lover?) She behaves rather suspiciously and he asks her if she sent someone to do it and she denies it. She finally admits it and tells him that it was Yin's fault she asked for it. He isn't certain he can cover this up, but she tells him he could simply not tell him....Royal Uncle reports that he died of an illness.

2.The Emperor closes the case but Princess Yin is not doing very well. She thinks her pet is her baby. The Queen visits her and asks her to let it go but remains hopeful she will improve. It must be kept secret from Qin (this could be a great excuse to invade)

3.Meanwhile, Xiao'er walks with Cang Yun and she encourages him to propose marriage to her father, but he's afraid that he will be rejected because he does not have a higher position (so maybe he doesn't love her as much as she thinks but he wants her to help him get a position?) she is upset that he doesn't seem upset but he reassures her. She gives him a jade stone (like a marriage token) she keeps one he keeps one. (Aww she's so romantic)(he may be fond of her but I def. think he wants to use her)

4.the peasants go to seek justice while they prepare the medicine. And it is wasted (did they find the wrong herb??)

5.He leaves to address everyone and she goes with him in spite of the danger (I am seeing a pattern of her helping him out) To prove he is not the cause, they show that he is also infected (her idea). Lord Jing's new tactic is to accuse him of bad luck but it doesn't seem to work. Yuan tells them he has found the medicine but he needs to test it. Yuan threatens the trouble causing lords and threatens to rip their mouths out if they continue to create problems (go girl!)IMPORTANT MOMENT: With the help of Mo Chou Nu, he regains control of the situation and the troublemakers leave.

6.In the next scene, Xia'er plays the song that Mr. Cang Yun brought her (his name is listed differently in the cast) when the master summons her to tell her to stay away with him but she refuses (damn!). (I bet if Cang Yun had to pick between her or a position he would pick the position). This prompts her father to hurry the engagement, he isn't afraid of losing face.

7.In spite of knowing that it may be poisonous, he wants to take her. His attendant makes it clear to him that the people came to protest because of Master Liu, not the heavens (OMG I Can't believe he didn't figure this out yet with all those smarts). Qu Yuan tells his attendant he won't be defeated so easily and that it is normal for them to hate him. He says the men of the Qu family don't know how to run away (I love it) Clearly Yuan is great enough he can inspire the concern those beneath him who want him to live. He also makes it clear that you have to take risks sometimes. He writes a letter to Chou Nu in case he does not make it ( I bet it is a confession). He proclaims that whether he lives or dies, he will be by her side.

8.He immediately spits up the medicine. Chou Mu insists that a doctor is brought in. And passes out. A doctor states he is full of poison and nothing can be done. If he doesn't awaken in 3 days, he will never awaken again :/

9.Chou Nu takes care of him, along with loyal attendant. (How can she not be in love with him, even if he is a bit of a numnut). She receives the letter. It' a poem about her, and his love. That he will see her in the next life. She tells his sleeping body she only wants this life.

10.Meanwhile, his parents are talking about how long its been since they've heard from him. Lord Zhao arrives with marriage gifts (!)(he is so desperate). Lord Qu tries to delay by insisting the kids are matched because of their birth dates. Meanwhile, the troublemakers think he is dead and are happy. Lord Liu shows hesitation (surprise) because it is still a human life. (so the most annoying is also the least ruthless)

11.Chou Nu has not left his side and blames herself for making him sick, since he was exposed to Yi'er. The attendant tells her to rest up. And that death is determined by fate but believes he will not die. She seems to realize something and leaves (where did she get a horse?) and goes to a house in the middle of the woods....

Comments: I can't believe he is so obtuse that he did not realize that Liu and those lords were behind the riot. I can't defend that. But the one liners so far are enough to interest me, that and the fact that Consort Zhen got away because she is sleeping with the Royal Uncle (most dramas, they don't show harem girls having affairs).

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