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IrenaK I didn't expect Huayong to get the Duke of Wei's approval so soon, but I am not complaining. They both looked so excited to get to fight side by side, almost like brothers-in-arms. 😅Oh, and I love Tian Yuan — he's the ultimate wingman for Xiao Huayong. He finally told Xihe everything the Crown Prince was hiding from her, how much he had risked his life for her and what he had done... and I can only guess that her heart has changed a bit towards him, right? 😏🤗Cui using his power to manipulate Lei into allowing his visits to the Heir of Marquis Shunan's mansion... I think this guy is taking notes right from the Crown Prince's playbook... 😅🤭But the backstory of how Changqing tried to save his wife and the Gu family kind of made me feel very sad for him. That scene made me look a little differently at him and his mother, which only leads to the realization that nothing is as it seems. And considering that, I start to wonder — if the Emperor really is as terrible as he is slowly being painted... Could that mean he marries his sons to the daughters of powerful families so his sons could get access to that power, and then marks those families as traitors and executes them so the power stays with his family alone? 🤔 If that is true, then the Shen family might be in danger after the marriage of Xihe and Huayong... is it not? 🫣
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What a delightful surprise to see Peter Ho in a role that hopefully is not a villain this time! 😊🤞 And the Duke of Wei as a character gives off a positive vibe that he is as funny as his son, at least regarding XiHe. A protective father who wants all the best for his daughter and for her to be happy. I know he eventually will accept the Crown Prince, but I expect them to continue to entertain me with their hilarious exchange of words. 😅And once again I have to say that the Lin and Cui romance arc is the best possible thing this drama could have. The way it evolves has all the points I suspected in the best way possible. And, oh, Cui got moves! 😏🥰 However, I get why Lin rejects him. She confirmed the assumptions I made before — that she has to pretend to be a man, the only heir of Marquis Shunan, for her family. But could that mean their relationship would be possible if Cui agrees to be her matrilocal husband? 🤔As for XiHe and HuaYong — I think the cancellation of their engagement won't happen... They are letting that thought linger there for too long without actually acting on it. And the longer it stays this way, the higher the chance of them abandoning it completely. But ofc, that may change once the Duke of Wei goes back home. 🫣The Duke of Ying confirming my theory that the poison was meant for the Emperor, yet adding that he wasn't the one who used that poison, raises so many new questions. But for now I will stick to one of my theories that Noble Consort Rong was a part of it. And especially if I understood it correctly and she's the sister of the Duke of Ying. 🤨
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It was nice to see them finally work together. Their minds are a perfect match and their other skills just complement their tandem. They should continue to stay as crime-solving partners from now on. And then maybe even cancel the cancellation of their engagement. 😏Cui and Lin were a blast to watch as always. Every episode I am waiting for a scene or two with them. 🥰 The way how Cui now looks at Lin always makes me smile, but I am a little sad that she distances herself from him because of that. I wonder what the reason is, and the only real conclusion I can make so far is because she's supposed to be a man. 🤷♀️😔But other than that, I would like to see where this trail with the Hu merchant will lead and who is the person the Duke of Ying answers to, because I am quite certain there's someone above him. Such an ill man wouldn't need those mines to forge weapons for himself, I reckon. And considering the Duke of Xie was hiding him, then he too might be involved in this conspiracy. 🤔I like Physician Xie and I saw how touched he was about HuaYong requesting the Emperor to give his dead mother such an honourable title and the Emperor granting it. 🥹🫂
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I really enjoyed the focus on second leads in this episode. The undercover mission, being imprisoned together, taking care of each other, trying to escape — all of that letting them learn more about each other and bringing them closer… 🥹✨ I loved the choice of their cover names — Lin went with Cui ErGou and Cui went with Lin TieNiu. So clever and funny! 🤭But there’s something illegal going on in Zenan District, where the guards are arresting shabby-looking people for reasons only they know, sentencing them to imprisonment but then “releasing” them the next day because, I quote, "cells are too full". I bet they choose only those who don't have any relatives or anyone close to them in the military or government to avoid unnecessary trouble and investigation into their disappearance… 🫣😟And that’s why they wanted to kill Qi Pei, the gravely injured boy in Gudu Garden. I wonder who is behind the slavery in the mines — but as always, the only person with suspicious deeds mentioned is Noble Consort Rong, though I can’t really overlook Prince Ding and his consort Li YanHui as they also have some secrets no one is really telling anything about yet. 🤔But, uff, the bedroom scene with XiHe and HuaYong — so intense and electrifying! And their lines? 🔥🔥🔥After she hesitates to drink the medicine he has brought, him asking her if he should feed it to her with his lips, her telling him she never yields to threats, and then him leaning in until he can feel her breath on his face, whispering:“I have been very restrained. I don’t want to offend you, nor do I want to despise you.” 🫣😏Then her saying his name and him leaning in for that kiss, but her turning her head away at the last moment. Then him trying to insult her out of his own disappointment:“Commandery Princess Zhaoning, who always prioritises the big picture, abandoned me to choose another. But who else is a better match for you than me, who has a legitimate imperial descent and a short life expectancy?” 😏Then her starting to lean in toward him, and him leaning back while her gaze is locked on his, their faces as close as they can be, feeling each other's breath on their skin:“Legitimate imperial descent can be changed. Whether your life is short or not can be orchestrated.” 😳🤭Welcome to XiHe’s unrequited love club, HuaYong! 😂👏👋
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It was about time for XiHe to find out that HuaYong is the man behind the Tagara Incense mask. At least they know each other's secrets now and can build a more genuine, stronger and deeper bond when they return to it... It was heartbreaking to watch his reaction when she asked him to work together to cancel the marriage. 🥺💔XiHe is very cautious about having any kind of affectionate feelings, especially when it comes to a husband who is stronger and more powerful than her. I reckon she considers those feelings a weakness, and because she has realised she cares for HuaYong more than she would like, it would put her at a disadvantage if she ever had to act against him. And that's why she chose to break off their engagement. 😔Prince Ding and his consort are very intriguing. From the looks of it so far, it seems the consort is the one who has some secret deals and the Prince knows about them and is her protector and shield. It might be a very interesting reveal when they choose to develop that plotline further. 🤔And the biggest joy for me, of course, was Cui JinBai realising that his relationship with Bu ShuLin isn't something he's indifferent about, and the young marquis is perhaps even dearer to him than any man would dare to admit about another man. 🤭 But, of course, HuaYong's all-seeing eye and all-hearing ear planted enough doubt in JinBai's mind that maybe ShuLin isn't a man after all. Good for him! And now I can't wait for the next scene where they're together! 🥹❤️
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QingShu is such an idiot. Does she really hope killing XiHe will raise her chances with ChangQing? Can't stand that girl, really. 🙄HuaYong telling XiHe the rain in the northwest is something rare makes me think he has believed ChangQing's words that she might be his dead wife, and this was his subtle way to reassure her that he believes it and he's not about to expose her. 😌🤫However, ChangQing's obsession with XiHe just deepens after her destroying his wife's painting and burning the letters she had received from his wife? Yeah, that man must be a masochist of sorts to desire all that and to get happy from being pushed away, ignored and undermined by a ruthless, cold and cruel woman. 🫣🤦♀️But apart from that, I really enjoyed how well HuaYong tricked XiHe's brother into agreeing he's the best marriage choice for his sister... Perfect timing on everything! 😂👏Also, from XiHe's conversation with Princess AnLing, I gathered that she might have realized she has some feelings for HuaYong, but is afraid to allow them into her life, OR she is considering opening her heart to him, just hesitating. 🥹❤️And they finally are about to get a decree for marriage... yeeey! 🎉🥳
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I liked Shen YunAn a lot. His protectiveness of his sister is very sweet and sometimes also kind of funny, especially his commentary on any man that even looks at her, the Crown Prince being the most judged, of course.😅And ChangQing and ChangYing becoming open rivals for XiHe — well, I'm not sure which one of them will be able to hold that rivalry longer. But my bet is on ChangQing. 🤨Seeing Kong Xueer was a delightful surprise. I kind of want her to be as badass as she was in PoJ, but well, her appearance in this episode wasn't long enough to tell what kind of character she might be. But getting that scar on her face? Wow — I know how everyone in c-dramas always worries even about the tiniest scratch on hidden parts of their bodies, so — the face? Mhm, her character is interesting to me right away. 😏Also, I can't really overlook how there's so much poisoning happening and how many times Noble Consort Rong is mentioned as a suspect. That only leads me to a question — could she really be that master poisoner and maybe was the one behind HuaYong's poisoning? But if that turns out to be true, I might be a little disappointed, because making us suspect the main villain so early is, in my opinion, not very good storytelling. I would prefer it with non-obvious hints throughout the story, gradually becoming more noticeable, or even a major plot twist when the reveal is about to happen. 🫣🤔And I had completely forgotten about that maid Long Ling! Where is she now, I wonder. And who put her up to killing XiHe? That last question might easily be linked to the larger political scheming and all the poisoning in the capital. 🤨
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Prince Xie is losing it even more and now everyone thinks he has pretty much entered crazytown. But we do know how close to the truth he actually is. As it has always been proved — children, drunks and crazy people are the ones who tend to tell the truth and it's worth listening to them. (But ok, Prince Xie is not that far gone, but the scene was intense. Great acting from Jeremy Xu there.👏)Loved what XiHe and her guard did to Princess PingNing. That lady really is not learning anything from those punishments and just keeps asking for more. Her arrogance is next level annoying. 😩😤Oh, Cui JinBai... 🤭Carried the wasted ShuLin out of the tavern and then got flirted with by him(her). JinBai must be very confused about what's happening with that debauchee... And if he likes it, it will become a personality crisis for him, I believe. 🫣XiHe and HuaYong have entered some calmer, less mischievous stage in their relationship. It's a joy to watch her care for him and see them grow closer. 🥰 But who turned the Emperor's consort's cat against her? Was it XiHe with some incense? Or was it someone else? 🤨
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Not him losing his six senses... 🥺 But I am kind of glad that XiHe found out about his condition almost right away and is willing to help cure it and find the poisoner in exchange for marriage to form an alliance. 😌However, I don't know if any of the versions she said about her intentions with the Crown Prince was actually true. Maybe all of them were partly lies and partly true? 🤷♀️ But either way, HuaYong is willing to accept that marriage, and even gave consent to be fed sweet lies. AND that actually felt sad. 🥺😢💔At least she agreed to tell him right away if she ever falls in love with him... fingers crossed it happens soon. Otherwise, that lovesick puppy will break my heart one day. I want to see a genuine, happy smile on his face and his eyes glowing with joy and affection, but we've gotten only those dreamy, delusional smirks and mischievous eyes so far (not that I am complaining, but still...). 😜😏🤞Cui JinBai's comment on Bu ShuLin caressing XiHe's face... hihihi.. 🤭😂 I want to see what lesson he's about to teach ShuLin! 😏BUT that noble lady... Someone please punish her so she remembers it! 😤 Considering I finished Love Like the Galaxy right before jumping into this one, I really have had my fair share of watching terrible young noble ladies recently... Please, spare me from that! 😩🙄ChangQing and ChangYing are losing their minds over XiHe — one thinks she's his dead wife, and the other has that huge one-sided love that consumes him slowly, and by the looks of it, maybe even turning that love into some form of obsession. 😬😳But the biggest twist in this episode? Definitely QingZhi's younger sister Gu QingShu being alive. I didn't even consider such a thing to be possible! AND not only is she alive, but she is hidden away by ChangQing and fancies him (again, one-sidedly ofc)? How crazy is that? 🤯Did she like him even when her sister was still alive? Maybe she had some part in whatever happened then? What was ChangQing's reason for saving her life? Just to ask questions about QingZhi? Too many questions popping up in my head...😵💫
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This episode was amazing! Jiwon learned to use Judo techniques to take down the enemy! Great job, girl! 👏🥳 And them realizing they both have returned in time, because of BTS songs that aren't out yet in 2013? INSANELY CLEVER! Loved it! ❤️On top of my hype over the ending — it's good that Jihyuk fainted only because of the stress... I was really worried there.😮💨😌 And Sumin luring Minhwan onto her crazytown hook? About time that story moved a little further. I expect everything to get even better from now on. 😊🤗
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Great backstory! They met years ago at university, except she was so drunk and her glasses broke so she couldn't remember how he looked... And he observed her all the time and befriended the stray kitty, who I bet is the same one in his house now! I loved that! 🤗🫣😏Minhwan and Sumin just get on my nerves, and it's very hard to tolerate the fact that Jiwon stays with him... But I guess she has to do that until Sumin steals him away, otherwise Sumin might lose interest and that wouldn't work well for her revenge. 😒These misunderstandings that happen just because of interpretations of situations and assumptions are some of the worst ones. Thankfully, they can easily be solved if people communicate with each other, which is what Jihyuk and Jiwon did, and it didn't last more than one episode.🤗🥰But what happened to Jihyuk? Is he sick? I am worried now. 🥺
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Him making her yet another surprise with the lights, then saving her life and later even risking his own to find a cure for her. Their first hug, which was a very pleasant surprise shown through his memories. And her imagining him greeting her when he's been away for too long, proving to us she's missing him... All the wonderful signs of them growing closer. ☺️I just wonder why Noble Consort Rong wants her dead so much. And she mentioned that the 6th prince also might want Xihe's hand? Have we met him? I kind of can't recall us ever seeing him, or him ever being mentioned before. 🤔(edited: Ah, the 6th prince is prince ChangYu. The one who was eliminated first.) The 9th prince in that rain looked like a punished, loyal retriever waiting for his owner to finally let him in, which just never happened... 😔And I absolutely loved the Cui Jinbai and Bu Shulin scenes as always! 😂🥰
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The 9th prince seems like an easy target to manipulate — he's quite naive. In the previous episode, his brother gave him that advice about using the military map and he couldn't tell how wrong it was. Now Huayong is exerting some influence on his decisions too with his manipulative sweet-talk. I'd like to see him become more autonomous, yet I'm not sure if that will be for the better or for the worse regarding possible villainy. 🤔Also, it hasn't really been stated yet if Huayong really achieved what he wanted with the 9th prince. Maybe he will decide to do the complete opposite. 😅And as always — Tian Yuan, love the character! 🤗
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Xiao HuaYong is so clever at eliminating his competitors. He just knows how to give that little something and all the info reaches XiHe like falling dominoes. 🤭And I love how down bad he is for her and delusional about her intentions. The best part for me is Tian Yuan's remarks about the Crown Prince when it comes to XiHe. And he is no worse. Their banter on this matter always makes me smile! 😊But on a weirder note — do the 2nd Prince's affections for XiHe's sister mean he liked her already when she was still a girl? If so, then the man is creeeeeeepy. It's good that he's out of competition and, hopefully after XiHe's advice, also out of Shen YingRuo's life. 🫣One of the best treats for me was watching Bu ShuLin and Cui JinBai. Do I see a potential romance there? Definitely! This drama is really spoiling me with very interesting romance arcs! 🤗
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Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2 Episode 29
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What a wonderful ending! I see many people are upset that they didn't get to see a wedding, but I don't think that was needed here, to be fair. It was beautiful, fulfilling, and wholesome in many other ways. ✨BuYi, who had walked his path of revenge alone and had no family, finally has one. 🥹ShaoShang, who was always abandoned and felt unloved, is now surrounded by her family, who not only love her, but also came to her aid in the most unexpected moment. She will never be abandoned again. ❤️I absolutely loved that moment when he said he believes in her, and at the same time, she told the people around her that she knows he believes in her. That's the ultimate level of trust to have in someone. I got goosebumps there! ☺️The Cheng family is very united now; there are no quarrels between the family members and everyone supports everyone.And even Yuan Shen found his place among these people — respected by BuYi, cared for by ShaoShang, and able to keep loving her platonically for the rest of his life.All of them stood under the starry sky watching the stars, which look like diamonds up there. Also, the exact translation for the title is something like "Starry Sky Brilliant", so I think the ending represents that title perfectly. 😌❤️Starting this drama was quite an unexpected choice for me, but I enjoyed every minute of it. And I must say — it's a pity China has made this rule of a 40-episode limit, because this drama didn't really leave any plot holes, and the character development was very visible. This longer-length format really worked in the story's favour. 😌
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