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I am not complaining about Na In Woo's acting here. I am just stating my understanding on why the viewers' comments about him and his lack of chemistry with the FL in the beginning. I am sure once he gets to interact with the other actors and as he studies the role of On Dal, I am sure he will be much better in the coming episodes. I like him in Mr. Queen and he was so good in his role that he made the audiences hated and in the end pity him when he died. Overall, I wish the best for him and the other actors, producers, crew, etc., for the success of the show.

I finally started to watch this Kdrama this weekend, and binge-watched until episode 8. Now I understand why some viewers said that the changes in castings of On Dal is jarring. I was getting used to Ji Soo's On Dal, until episode 6 where he was thrown into prison trying to rescue the FL/Pyeong Gang, and then suddenly in episode 7, when On Dal was released and returned back to his village where I saw the rest of the gang, I was actually looking for Ji Soo and got to see Na In Woo's face instead.
Yes, it was quite jarring for me, and the new On Dal is not as goofy and boisterous as the old On Dal. Also I can see why some viewers complained there was no chemistry between the new On Dal and Pyeong Gang.

I am confused by all these names. LOL....

I agree with you. I find it to be really entertaining and addictive. I especially love the onscreen chemistry between the ML and FL (must be due to their great acting and director's good directing). There is not too much misunderstanding and their separations are not too long. I love their relationship and how they respect and grow to love each other. Actually, I live to see their sweet moments together. I don't find these kind of relationships in most C-dramas.

I totally agree with you. That nasty MIL is totally ungrateful and unreasonable. Her beloved nasty murderous niece only got sent away for murdering the ML's first wife and 2nd unborn child, while she wanted Shiyi to be killed just for injuring her precious son. I am really sick of that MIL.... uuurgghhhhh.... I really admire Shiyi's patience

I think you meant episode 25. :))

If you do that, can you please share with me too? maybe on Youtube? LOL...

This is really a cheesy cheap C-drama but since I have nothing better to watch as a filler drama, I will watch this C-drama as entertainment fun. I don't really like the FL, but the ML is dumb but funny

Finally that nasty concubine Qiao got her deserved rewards.... very satisfying indeed !!

"... makes him seem like a dirty old man"... I am laughing at this. I don't think he looks like a dirty old man, but he is sure acting quite randy. LOL

Which episode did you find out about this? I only seen up to episode 22 now

How can he get rid of Qiao when he loses his wife ShiYi (FL)? If he divorces his wife, wouldn't one of his concubine be upgraded as his wife? Or will he get another legal wife?

I cannot believe that the Marquis/General wants to divorce Shi Yi, considering he came to fall in love with her and enjoys her company the most. On top of that, I saw previews showing Shi Yi in prison and going to be hanged.
I think this C-drama will be worst than the Story of Ming Lan but slightly better than Yangxi Palace. In Yangxi Palace, the FL suffered a lot before she managed to snare the Emperor's affection - she had so many scheming concubines and royal consorts to fight with, and plus the Emperor's was initially prejudice against her. It took me 3-4 tries to finally finished that drama; it was hard watching the abuses the FL got.
Why does almost all historical C-dramas have tragic storylines? I was hoping for a not-so-tragic C-drama with this one. Sigh... LOL...

There's a big boss? Big boss of whom?

Thank you for the spoiler. Even though it breaks my heart that it is not the happy ending I was expecting, I am not sure if I can wait for Season 2. I will remember this drama for the happy times for the 1st half of the show, when Ning Yi was happy with his Tan'Er and just earning money for her.

I cannot believe I actually binge watched this C-drama up to 18 episodes. This drama is so good that I cannot stop watching and it is addictive as well as entertaining. Some viewers find it slow but for me, it is at the right pace because the drama has to establish the backgrounds of all the key characters. And the production is of high quality. The sets and clothes are exquisite and I love the architecture and décor of the General's mansion. This is my first time watching Wallace Chung and even though I thought he was kind of dense (maybe that's his acting) but later I grow to appreciate him. I knew Seven Tan from her "Under The Power" drama and I loved her then. Hopefully, this drama will get better and better as more episodes are aired.

What? There will be a Season 2? How long will I have to wait for that? Sigh......

I am only watching this drama as a filter while waiting for upcoming episodes from "My Heroic Husband". I think this drama is slowly growing on me, but I am also annoyed that the ML always suspect the FL of doing not good. What kind of investigator is he to assume someone guilty until proven innocent? At this rate, there is no justice for the innocent... LOL

I noticed that lately most of the Chinese historical dramas are using the same drama/studio set venues (the mansions, town plazas, shops by the canals, etc.) for most dramas I have watched in the last 1 year (for example: My Sweet Liar, Romance of Tiger and Rose, etc.). Same goes for this new drama. I would get nostalgic when I recall the past dramas... LOL

I agree with you that the palace politics/intrigues are not so great here and does not seem to fit into this drama. Plus I don't understand why the Emperor looks highly to that Minister He (dodgy evil looking minister); the Emperor has several capable competent Ministers and Prime Ministers, and yet he is undecisive when it comes to protecting his country.
I bet it was that evil Minister that informed and paid the bandits to capture Lin'An city because he didn't want the troops to be sent to the north. I bet he is a secret spy from the enemy state up north.