Plot was realistic, dark as it should be for historical times with upheaval. good cinematic shots with good grey…
I thought she was rather brave for a woman in that period.
Liang Xiang and her? I think she was his true love but he didn't really know how to express it and ended up having a rough sex with her, not rape, while being drunk.
That is my take on that scene.
Honestly, Li Xian in that scene looked like a real rascal with his smirk. He was drunk.
Minister Zhao actually saved Zhuang Zixin by arguing for his survival. At least, the emperor was magnanimous by allowing him to live and use him to patrol the border.
Her son was useless and corrupt to begin with. She blamed everyone except her own son. The heir positin was never…
He had no choice but to choose power because he was recalled back to the capital. In the North, he was practically unsupervised by the court but back in the capital, he had to bow to the court. So, it would be better to have power than nothing.
He killed himself knowing that the emperor would not let him live. But, he actually wanted his son to live and regain their Zhuang's reputation. He knew he had to save his son, his only living heir.
It's got a preview too!
Zhao Feiyang is cute!
Song Chen is the fourth one who remained alive.
So, I could understand his decision. The child would be better off in a loving environment.
She was descendant of Aisin Gioro Dorgon, Prince Regent during the reign of Emperor Shunzi. More prestigious than anyone else.
Liang Xiang and her? I think she was his true love but he didn't really know how to express it and ended up having a rough sex with her, not rape, while being drunk.
That is my take on that scene.
Honestly, Li Xian in that scene looked like a real rascal with his smirk. He was drunk.
Li Xian? He is so handsome.
He killed himself knowing that the emperor would not let him live. But, he actually wanted his son to live and regain their Zhuang's reputation. He knew he had to save his son, his only living heir.
Even Zang Hai failed to spot Zi Xin's rationale.