Dominion and Devotion Episode 17

Imperial orders

Things continue to move quickly. Pei’s army garrison has been burnt and fortunately no serious casualties. He now does not lead the army and receives 30 lashes as punishment. Other punishments amongst the soldiers are also dispensed and accepted. Ning’s birthday present from Pei was the tiger tally. She assembles it in front of both armies and Advisor Zhuo. She is now officially in charge of both armies and setting rules. Zhuo is losing it because he is not sure if Pei is part of the plot or victim of circumstance. He takes out his frustrations on Li who has declared she loves him. She plays chess very well so she is lining up her moves nicely. Zhuo calls out in his sleep so she is figuring out Pei is a prince. What is still a bit murky for me is if the babies were swapped first. So it is possible and maybe even likely the one claiming to have a son really did and he was replaced with a girl. Since both fathers were psychos and really didn’t care about their children or people, I don’t think Ning or Pei will be thrown off too much if their fathers are inversed. Fate can be the result of interesting paths. These two might be the only good the prior two emperors accomplished. Still enjoying everything about this drama. My only complaint is having to wait for each episode.

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