In other news, I did not realize that Cdramas could use recycled/ stock scenes.
Scene 1: Dominion and Devotion (2025)

Scene 2: Qingchuan's Veil of Vengeance (2025)

Both shows have the same director, so maybe that's why. Also I am really liking Qingchuan's Veil of Vengeance after I liked D&D too, so going to keep an eye on the director's other works in the future. I like that their FLs are strong, scary smart and not your typical wishy-washy damsels.
I just hope that Qingchuan's Veil of Vengeance is NOT a sad ending like D&D but I've prepared my tissues just in case!