Omega17

I’m so against their relationship. There is nothing cute or attractive about being a stalker. He’s way too possessive. Yu Qian deserves better.

So many good points. I think from the ML’s perspective he felt like he was being pushed out the door. She brought up him leaving instead of simply letting him know she wanted him to stay. She had everything packed and the divorce letter ready to sign. His response was out of hurt and a bit of childishness. Many times in fights we lash out and say things we shouldn’t say. Him talking about having a wife who can manage a household was definitely a gut punch considering all she had been doing for him while he was hurt. And bringing up the scholar was unnecessary. But she took some personal shots as well. I think we have all been in fights with people we like/love and your really upset about the circumstance you’re in and unfortunately take it out on each other. I guess I’m not on his side or her side. They were both throwing wood on that fire.

I hope they aren’t apart that long. Maybe they interact in some other way but the leads being apart for that many episodes is too much. I started missing them in the same episode when they separated. But I do know it must happen to tell the story properly. Just don’t try to hook her up with someone else in the meantime.

People seem to be happy about FCY slapping XZ. But was that fair? He kissed her and he asked her to wait a year for him to return. That’s pretty much the norm for soldiers running off to war. Had he been a regular man picked up during the draft, that’s how long he would have been on the front anyway. It seems odd because she was finally getting a commitment from him that he would come back. She’s sending mixed signals.

I was wondering which offered the best translations. I have mostly been watching on Netflix. Watching previews on IQIYI.

If they would just be open with their feelings and say what they want then they could have avoided the argument.

So how long are they going to be separated? Are we talking four or five episodes?

So when they separate, will this be the time that the 2ML gets his shot at Changyu? I’m not a fan of the love triangle trope. I hope it doesn’t even start.

I don’t know, I’m still a bit off put by Yu Qian’s advice to her about getting pregnant before he left. And Changyu basically accepts that advice. Aren’t you already struggling taking care of your little sister? So being a single mother will make that better? “You must feed the wolf to get the cub.” Girl if you don’t sit down.

I know right. If they hurt Ning I’m not sure if I can keep watching. I get character motivation and all but I think that would be too dark of a turn for the show.

The thing that confuses me about the political stuff ane names and who is on what side. You have two princes. You have an old general and a powerful chancellor. You have the Wei and the Li clans. I’m not sure if we have two groups working against each other or three. There might be more. Based on previews I think we are about to get more into the political stuff.

This is definitely a show that could use 50 episodes. They have so many threads going now with the introduction of new characters, romances and political plots. We still need answers about the origin of the Fan sisters, Yu Qian’s son’s origins and why it matters and Xie Zheng’s revenge arc.

It’s also important to establish the family life of the main couple. He has found peace and a family with her and the little sister and the old couple. So now he is conflicted about leaving. It’s important because once it’s inevitably taken away, it provides motivation to the characters. Based on the previews, they are about to lose their bit of peace and happiness for a while. I love that they are taking the time to establish the family dynamic because it will make us miss it when it’s gone.

Thst explains her bad dream. Was not expecting her kid could be the son of someone high up. This show is going to have a lot of threads to tie up.

This is when I wish we still had longer running dramas like they used to make. At some point soon they will need to move the story to deal with all the political/palace intrigue.

I love how they are setting them up as a content little family. And they are setting us up as well because we know that will not last. I just need Changyu to be straight and let Xie Zhang know what she wants. Girl go ahead and get you some, you’re married. This is reminding me of Blossom and how it took forever for the main couple to consummate their marriage.

He’s insane and way to possessive. My question is if he is the father of Yu Qian’s son? But wouldn’t she know?

For me this easily the best Cdrama of 2026 and it’s not even close. I just hope it can maintain the quality for 30 more episodes. Glad to have a drama I can’t wait to watch each day instead of just one that I’m finding time for.

I have noticed a lot of shows have been edited to hell. I think it’s because Cdramas are running shorter. We are getting more shows with just 32 to 34 episodes. I think that hurts the overall story especially when adapting a book. I remember watching Story of Yanxi Palace and even the side characters and villains had full back stories and character development. You could really understand the motivations behind each character. I’m not saying every show needs 70 episodes but I think 42 to 45 is a good compromise.

I know some people want to just see romance between the main couple but there is more to the story. You can already see how that secondary interaction impacted the main couple. Mr. Li got called back just because things went south with Sun and the grand princess. I haven’t read the book but it’s clear these characters and relationships will impact the main couple. I can’t wait till the story moves to the capital. Oh, and the emperor already looks like a pushover.