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Can't believe I skipped this in 2024. After seeing that one scene Xiao Heng keeping A'Li's keepsake in his mouth and I was hooked. Binged it in just a few days.

The story takes us from pitiful, wronged Xue Fang Fei to her becoming this vengeful ghost who gets not only her revenge but also her savior's who she uses her name. And Shen Yu Rong? One of the most despicable characters I’ve ever seen. Sure, the princess is evil, but she’s just an unhinged noble with too much power. Shen Yu Rong, though? A whole different breed. He needs to be studied under “Men Who Think They’re the Biggest Victims but Have Zero Balls.”

And then we have Xiao Heng. Our little Duke Su is built different. He’s got the guts, the presence, the unwavering loyalty, more characters like him in the future, please! It’s wild that the two MCs have nearly 12 years between them because he never once felt younger than me. He owned that role, cold but burning underneath.

Also, Li Meng’s acting? Insane. The way her eyes looked lifeless yet carried so much weight? Completely haunting.