JulesL

That’s the thing - I’m not convinced that he would have been a jerk in the past. That’s why I want to see more 😁

I completely agree with you that he is a complete jerk and definitely not the ideal choice now.. However I do wonder how he would have been if Qin Shi and he stayed together. Also, I think he really treats Wu Fei more like a trophy fiancée. I don’t believe that he loves her at all.

I actually meant that they would have made a great power couple if they stayed together and grew in their careers together. I think he loved Qin Shi very much and I am so curious about their past. I really dont like how he is with Wu Fei - there's something totally off. Even though he acts like a dumbass with Qin Shi, there is an underlying bitterness and longing that makes me want to explore more.

Definitely more mature but maybe still insecure since she had not achieved her current success yet. Still, it cannot be just parental disapproval...I really want to see more flashbacks

I agree that it has got to do with multiple reasons. However, the stakes would have been different when she was younger, not as successful, and also in a real serious relationship. At that time, parental disapproval may have been a big deal for her...With YH, she never took it seriously because it was all fake...
Regardless, I think you're right - I hope that the show reveals more of their back story, especially when Tao Jun Hui seems so bitter and constantly putting her down

What is the best, most torturous way to get rid of Prince Song and that stupid Duke Yue? They make my blood boil. 😠😠😠 So many male asses in ep 21...

Yeah, I guess so but Qin Shi left him and their 7/8-year relationship based on one conversation with his mother...sometimes, I would let my mother ramble on without actually agreeing with her, so I think it is a bit unfair 😁
Regardless, YH is a great partner. I just worry about his ex at this point..

Ah, ShangGuan princess finally kāiqiào (become enlightened). I hope she softens towards Prince Qi...He's trying so hard!

I really hope so but I am pretty sure we will still see them!

Yeah Ren Mei Mei kept saying that she cannot wait to get rid of this parasite and she still took him back! 😤😤😤 In the end, his sister (Qin Shi) and mother are enabling such a ridiculous relationship.

I know it is not meant to be but I actually like Tao Jun Hui. He and Qin Shi pair well and I can just imagine them lifting each other up in their careers.

Yes, so true 👍

I know the show uses Qin Shi’s brother as comic relief but seriously does someone like that really exist in real life? The whole messaging around him and his wife is so toxic

He wants a photo retake though 😆

I’m just guessing that the show will create some drama by a fight or misunderstanding causing Li Wei to go home. I hope they don’t go that way and use that cliche 🤞

This is a not a cute fluffy drama but I feel good watching it. The leads are great together and I hope that it is a HE for them. Even if it is unrealistic, I want them to end up together!

Me too! I have a feeling that there will be a separation when the FL goes back to her hometown but I hope not! It would be nice if they can make the remaining 20 episodes about how the ML solidifies his position in the palace and implement reforms inspired by the FL and other people around him. Also about how Yuan Ying is able to achieve her goal of being the first female official in Jin Chuan.

They are setting it up for the next big moments…the ML will for sure become more powerful in the palace, fighting political battles with his older brother and the FL will become even savvier, ready to support the ML

That’s one thing I like about this show - characters are reasonable and not needlessly blaming others. Just like Li Wei telling Ying Zheng that her not being able to go to the banquet was not his or Yuan Ying’s fault.

Me too, I found the slow romance nicely done, and Yang Mi and Bai Yu played their characters well. I am disappointed with the ending because it was too abrupt but overall, I enjoyed watching the couple