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True, I was disappointed that she cannot swim.

Now that you mentioned it, I agree—the plot is messy. I think they introduced too many characters fighting for power. I also don't like the 2nd FL that much—she seems too simple for me, and the love triangle around her does not interest me for now.

The FL is prejudiced against him because he acts all tough and mean, but I don't think she still dislikes him that much because she is slowly finding out that even though he can be cruel, he is also fair and helps the weak.

LOL, I was not even thinking about Consort Rou until I was like, "Wait...this woman's crazy expressions are so familiar" ;D

Ah that’s true. I can accept that :)

I am but I wish that there was more balance in terms of the leads developing feelings for each other. I would enjoy it more if the ML was not already showing signs of being a simp. I like his morally gray, cold steely character.

For me, it doesn't fit the character or maybe because her facial expressions are so odd that it throws off the entire character for me.

Once again, the actress playing the FL's Ah Niang is distracting me like she did as Consort Rou in The Princess Royal. She just has the craziest expressions and now even her dubbed voice does not fit.

Interestingly, I am more invested in the cases than the romance. Maybe because they are weaving in the romance nicely and I like slow burn. It's refreshing to see the FL completely not in love with the ML at this point and focused on her investigation.

I justified his actions by thinking he wanted to heighten his hearing more but yes, I think it is more to show off :D

Ah ok, I just looked at her bio and yeah she is new for sure. Not bad for a newbie though :D

Started last night and binged up to ep 8. So many characters involvedin the power struggle and palace shenenigans! I am really enjoying the leads - both smart, quick and confident. The investigstive scenes are interesting and so fat the main couple shows great chemistr. Not surprising for Ding Yu Xi - he just gets better with his acting. I have not seen the FL before but she's carrying her own.

Right? She bothered me everytime I saw her ;D

Ahahaha, the revelation in ep 6. Totally unexpected!

Im enjoying this show especially the dynamics between the father and daughter. It’s ultimately about them with the romances between the two couples adding lots of flavor. I just finished ep 5 and the current development is making me curious. I don’t believe the father’s past is how the show wants us to believe

So glad that Sun Yun Er did not become Empress. Shi Xueji will make a good partner for Ziyu but I really hate that her father becomes even more powerful because of that ;(

Spoiler for ep 25:

CXZ carried himself well in ep 24. So gracious, but I am glad that LMT still hardens her heart towards him. He needs to win her back, this time honestly and equally.

Ah, I get that. The silent treatment that most of us often use :)
I just hope that they will start working together soon to fight against their common enemy.

Ouch, really? I cannot imagine she forgetting her feelings just like that, I was hoping that she would be torn. ;=(

Now that LMT has regained her memories, how is she taking revenge on CXZ? Does she show no softness or feelings to him at all?

I was so enjoying their bubble of happiness but I know the angst has to start for the story to move forward.