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Key to the Phoenix Heart Episode 1
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IrenaK I like that our FL is quite crafty and mischievous. Just what's needed for such a ruthless general, who lives just for his mission, right? 😈🤭 I am really looking forward for their arranged marriage and to see how they will drive each other crazy, because they are such opposites! 😏And I did love seeing a few recognisable faces among the cast — Peter Ho (from Unchained Love) and Liu Lingzi (from Archives: The Nanyang Mystery). And of course, above all, Hou Minghao, who is the main reason I am watching this! 🥰It also looks like Hou Minghao has taken part in all the OST songs. At least, that's what it sounded like to my ear! 😊
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The Eternal Fragrance Episode 26
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Cui Xuan was finally exposed and I am grateful for that, but, oh boy, they all were like a horde of starving beasts trying to snatch their piece of the Divine Tree's powers... That was very stressful to watch! 🫣I just kept chanting — Yacha, come! Where are you? Yacha, Yacha.... and then he did come! And for a moment it was ok, and we were winning, but that stupid soul-twisting (or whatever its name is) mark that puts him into berserk mode just took over. 🥺I believe he'll snap out of it thanks to Lifei and maybe his master's sacrifice..... but when he does, I believe Rakshasa will meet his wrath for meddling with his sanity! 😠
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I actually wonder if the poisoning was meant for the Emperor and he just gave those cherries to Huayong out of fatherly affection? And now he's full of guilt about that, so all the things he does — like not naming his other sons "Hua", keeping Huayong as the Crown Prince, and calling him his most beloved son — are just to relieve his heart of that guilt? 🤔🤷♀️At the meeting with the princes, I had a feeling that the 5th prince either recognised some similarities between Shen Xihe and his late wife, or maybe his attention was caught by her philosophy on whether one should care about other people's words and thoughts, because that would imprison oneself? 🤨 I think Xihe being so similar to his wife will be what makes him fall in love, or at least feel interested in her.However, we didn't see the 2nd prince at the meeting. I know they said he had a wife who died, too. So, was the reason he didn't come because he's just not interested in marrying another woman? 🤷♀️I do love how Huayong acts so frail and innocent in front of everyone, but in truth, with the help of Tian Yuan, he just deceives the whole world! And the way he admires and praises pretty much anything Xihe does — whether good or merciless... the shock on Tian Yuan's face is always so priceless. He just can't with his boss, lol! 😩😂As for the last two, it's pretty clear now. The 4th prince's intentions were perfectly described by Huayong, so he's the one I would trust the least atm, and the 9th prince has just completely fallen for her. 😏💘
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The Eternal Fragrance Episode 20
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Oooh, I absolutely loved this episode! It gave us infiltration, a jailbreak, a rescue mission, running, hiding, and deceiving all the masters, sect members, and more... 😍And the reveals? Some of them were quite mind-blowing, like Lu Li being half-monster (something bird-like, I suppose), Riyan appearing in human form to aid the rescue mission, and his old master, who was none other than the guy they sold Xiuyuan to all those episodes ago, showing up too! 🫢🤯The competition between Xiuyuan and Tongzhou yet again proved how "good guys" are restrained by their filial piety to their masters, while "bad guys" don't answer to anyone and just do what they like, pursue who they want, etc... 🤭😏And Riyan's conversation with Xiuyuan, all protective, like a big brother... Perfect! 😌🤌
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Some of the stories were wrapped up beautifully, while some were left untold. I was scared for a moment that Feibai would stay alone and blind, but no... Yusheng stayed with him, and I am so grateful to her for that. 🥹❤️Ye Ying stayed in Mo Jingli’s mother’s hometown, if I noticed it correctly… I had more expectations for her character arc, but we don't always receive everything we wish for. 😒Mingxi finding his way back to the shops and working there — the life he dreamed about — really made me feel happy. 😌✨ Even if his role wasn’t THAT significant in the end, I really loved his character.That scene where the Empress Dowager died and the music just grew louder in the background until turning into the chanting, with the camera moving through the Lishan Academy rooms while the children were counting the teachings of wisdom, sincerity, and other things... It almost felt like Lishan Academy could finally breathe again once the Empress Dowager was dead. Really masterful scene. I got goosebumps there. 🤩😌 She deserved the punishment she got, and actually even more for all she did. But they can’t kill her twice, right? 🤔Lishan Academy opening up, and then Ye Li moving to the room with all the dead scholars and her grandfather… oh, that scene reduced me to tears. 😭💔 At least she’s at peace now with them being gone, and she is ready to leave the past behind and follow the path ahead, just as her grandfather advised. 🙏✨A wonderful ending for a wonderful drama. Everything seemed kind of well-wrapped, yet I can’t forgive one thing, and that’s Princess Lingyun’s death. 😢💔 I don‘t think I can ever forgive the plot for that.
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I would actually prefer if Lu Ze and Jingjing would give those two that necessary push… At least thanks to them, they are kind of a few steps closer to a real confession. 🫣 But I am getting tired of this back and forth — do I like him or do I not? Am I worthy of her or am I not? It’s really exhausting… 😮💨And I knew that the Fulaxida project was sabotaged, and I even suspected it would be the same people who sabotaged Shanlifang’s project and got Qian Fei fired! 🤨 But even Fang Yun being involved? She said it right — if she's still alive to get those spoils when the time comes... In the end, she's just a rat in the grain... 😠😤I really hoped I wouldn’t have to see Wang Ruohai in this drama anymore, that guy just gives me chills every time I see him. 🥶 And the reason we had to see him again was even less wanted, but I guess necessary to end his character arc — so he can live pitying himself, full of regrets about a lost love he never appreciated enough. Cheers! 🙄
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Oh, I had a hunch that Fang Yun had ulterior motives. I might not have expected that she would use Qian Fei as her scapegoat… but our girl will only come out of this stronger! 💪✨ At least she knows who to avoid now and whom not to trust anymore. 😒I want to be happy about the kiss… But I can’t. Mainly because of them being drunk, especially her, and secondly, because she doesn't remember it. It somehow steals the magic for me. 😩 BUT, I do appreciate that Yifei realised the situation and understood that it wasn't right. Now that the brick has a crack in it, I am very impatiently waiting for the next one... hopefully before episode 36! 👀🤞
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The Eternal Fragrance Episode 9
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I knew from the very beginning that this guy is just using Xiuyuan to get the fox spirit. And now, revealing his true intentions, he just proved I was correct. But that fight hurt. His betrayal mirrored in her eyes painfully, and his realisation of how he had let himself be manipulated mirrored in his. That's a proper cliffhanger now, and I can't wait for tomorrow to see how they get out of this! 🫣😨Also, what's going on with Ye Ye, Gelin, and Changyue? Is it like a love triangle or something? Him being in love with Changyue and Changyue possibly with him too, but Gelin also loving him? And Changyue just can't do that to Gelin, so she rejects the guy? 🤨P.S. The biting each other must be their kink. 😏🤭
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She saw his willy!... 🤭 At least there was something ridiculous in this episode filled with stuff I don't really care about anymore.And as for the stuff I don't care about:Jun kind of moving closer to Deng Yu... again. 🙄 Ruohai upsetting his girlfriend... again. 🤦♀️ The girlfriend lashing out at Fei by causing her work trouble... again. 😤😟 It feels like circling non-stop through the same events, just with different weather.Fei's chat with Ruohai's mother was kind of sweet. 🤗 She really is a nice girl who genuinely respects and cares about people, which once again proved to Ruohai what a bad and rash decision it was on his part to break off their engagement and relationship. ☝️ And thanks to Yifei for dealing with the guy who didn't want to pay for the translation! 👊🔥
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The Eternal Fragrance Episode 6
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Hu Jiaping seems like an even more suspicious character now. To my eye—not sure if I'm correct, though—it looked like he didn't want Lifei's power to be exposed, and... in the previous episode, he wanted to diminish the demonic power his spy sensed. Did he have some entanglements with both the Flower Fairy and the Demon Lord in the past? And was the lady in the painting he erased Lifei? I couldn't tell with certainty. But it gives me the vibe that the Flower Fairy could be someone he loves and wants to protect... I don't know. But I am quite sure he faked that spell to find the tower's aura. 🧐Also, Zong Quan pointing out that there was "that traitorous cultivator" makes me question if he was thinking of the Flower Fairy? And maybe it's because she was in cahoots with the Demon Lord? Zong Quan is so fixated on her! 🙄🤦♀️On another note, I'm not sure if the three-bond way is the safest option for them. If one dies, do all of them die? Or do the others just feel the pain? 🤔😦
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I did love how Ms Fang countered Liao Shiyu's attempts to get rid of Qian Fei. 👏 However, I wonder who the third party trying to sabotage Shanlifang's reputation is? 🤔 Is it someone Ms Fang has hired? Because she has said before that she wants to see the Qian Fei and Wang Ruohai drama unfold, and as far as I can remember from those investigation episodes, she had some agenda against Shanlifang. 🧐 Or maybe Wang Ruohai is pulling something from behind the scenes himself... time will tell. 👀Yifei was brilliant in this episode—not only did he manage to get tickets for his girl's idol, but he was also non-stop boring all his friends with his blabber about Fei and the things she likes, like that stand-up comedian for example. 🤗😂 I do hope they get together soon or do something that makes my heart leap with joy! 🥰💓And yet again, I have to vent about how terrible Jun's mother is... I am already feeling like an old record there... 🙄 But I did enjoy how Dang Yu said she should talk with her son instead of her about that compatibility... 👏💁♀️ However, I suspect the dance studio arc will bring those two closer and the mother will finally come around.
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The story behind Lishan Academy is so tragic. 😭💔 And to think she almost reached those guards down there to let them know what had happened up on the mountain! 😔At one moment, I wondered if it was too soon to show her those graves, but then... probably not—when else if not now? 🤔 When the army comes up and reveals the truth to her on their terms? This was definitely better, with Xiuyao by her side to sincerely comfort and console her in her grief. 🥺❤️The other plotline I have my eyes on is Feng Zhiyao's. 🧐 I was kind of surprised and a little bit excited when he met Mingxi there, but nothing much happened in the end. I actually hoped Mingxi wouldn't have lied to him about Zuidie, but I believe he did it for his brother. And why did they zoom in on that guy hanging up paintings? 🤔
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Jun Cheng is really becoming a bit of a stalker. 😬 And his parents? OMG, they really have no boundaries! 🤦♀️I understand he wants to show her that he likes her and everything, but this is looking way too much. 😅 It would be better if he chose a tactic where he ignores her for a bit and sees if she starts missing all those unwanted gestures. 🤷♀️I didn't quite understand what happened between Fei and Yifei... 🤔 So, from what Fang Yun said, she understood that Yifei is using her as a weapon for his goals and just decided to block him instead of asking? They share an apartment, so she cannot avoid him endlessly! 🤦♀️ I still think Fang Yun is the one trying to use Fei for her own plans way more than Yifei ever has! And that's exactly why she talked to her—to make that "weapon" mistrust Yifei. 🤨
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This episode hurt. A lot. 😭💔I still understand Xiuyao's reaction because, like he said, he doesn't want love out of charity, and that is exactly how he felt. However, I didn't expect them to write a divorce letter and for both of them to sign it—but well, they did. 😔 And that led A'Li to go back to her previous condition—her loneliness, abandonment, and the people of her imagination keeping her company... Not to mention her return to Lishan Academy without even saying goodbye to anyone. Oh, no! 🥺🤧Everyone around Xiuyao could feel how off he was—he was easily angered, and unwilling to socialise or even eat. A'Jin looked so worried the whole time, barely holding back tears himself seeing how broken his Master was. And when Xiuyao got drunk and went to A'Li's room in the middle of the night to bring her the candies and food he had bought for her... aww, my heart couldn't bear that! 😭💔The sequence showing how he found the letters, met Feibai, and learned the truth about Lishan Academy—and that A'Li might be there alone—hurt even more. That dramatic music always adds such tension to the emotions I already have for those scenes! 🤧But he has got the decree now, and he's going after her. Soon, he—and we along with him—will finally find out what has truly happened to Lishan Academy. 🥹✨
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Marquis Muyang did the best he could to hit Mo Xiuyao where it hurts the most—telling him a story of truths and lies woven together about what happened to the edict eight years ago. 😧I actually understand Xiuyao's reaction completely. His wife has been a mystery to him, and he has lived this whole time doubting if anyone would ever genuinely want to be with him for who he is, rather than for other reasons. Learning that Ye Li had promised his brother she would treat his legs only makes him believe that painful thought even more. 🥺 It hurt to see him like that, but we must give them a couple of episodes to get over this. In reality, I have never seen a situation where you can change a person's core doubts and insecurities with just a few sentences. It takes time; he needs to mull it over. 😔At least now it's all out in the open, and from now on, they can start healing their relationship and only grow stronger from this huge bump in the road. 😌 My bet is that if they don't overcome this on their own, the villains will step in to speed things up, as usually happens!👆
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