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It's actually interesting approach for the writer. We were shown a character who's strong willed, but now we're at odds with him having shown such a strong weakness. We don't know how this will turn out, so we'll be paying attention. Is it a bait the writer is setting up? Is it a true weakness and he falls short of our expectations?
Meanwhile Chief Sec Du wants to exploit this weakness, NYZ is wary of him, RRY seems to think she can handle him, everyone else is worried about NYZ being jealous.

Same. Was too focused on their conversation and expression, if I did notice anything off with their walk I must've quickly dismissed it. LYN really showed dedication to still continue filming even with a broken foot.

he's not interested in the Chu princess, but agreed to it because he knows it improves his position and a step closer to being Secretary General. He's also been stringing Consort Chu along to help with his goal. He only really formed an attachment to his shifu who lo and behold appeared alive before him.

I haven't watched a drama written by the screenwriter, and it's an original screenplay at that. So we can only hope. So far she seems to be handling tropes well with enjoyable twists.

I think it'll speed up their journey to get to An where we'll see a bit more political maneuverings. LTG seems to know how to play with Emperor Wu and also got Emperor An's trust, so he's a major player here. He seemed to want to have a position to end the war, but I wonder if his obsession with RRY will change that goal for him.

He goes softie in front of his shifu, but in the end he wants to have her at all costs. So he's dangerous to the delegation. I just hope RRY doesn't underestimate her old disciple.

In Ep4, they show something that happened to him as a child. It's quite jarring for a child, so it makes sense why he pushes everyone away. Aside from the fact that he has a heart condition same as the Joseon-ML

We don't see LYN's muscles, but that spin while supporting LSS's weight with one hand, he ain't stick and bones.

monkhood is too overrated. who wants to subsist in dew drops? i agree, minor earth bound deity is a good target for the next life.

I'm just hoping not to reincarnate into a cockroach on my next life, so I try to be less wicked than I can hahahaha

He said he's used to ladies needing protecting, so it's not unusual for him to fall into that thinking especially since he cares for her a lot. He forgot RRY can take care of herself and others as well.

and since i'm watching on viu, i'll have to stay away from here when iqiyi expresses the last episodes so i won't read spoilers and not get tempted to go the illegal sites route

Yes, I also like how the writer made her growth realistic. She is growing and learning, but it's a process so she's not solidly there yet. So it's nice the writer didn't make her magically become a strong willed princess after just a short period of time.

Ruyi always says "you heard it, right?" I feel she's internally rolling her eyes every time she notices them listening in

let us know where you're from

hahaha thank you. was wondering what the fan was shouting so passionately about. i would be doubled over laughing if i was a staff

The first gap is the hardest. Cdrama schedules are so wicked. They give you lots of episodes for days, hook you with the story and characters... then "oops, now you wait"

At this point, she is interested in ML more than just wanting his baby. It's just that she doesn't see the same future he wants. She finally has a found family while still able to choose for herself and also saw that her skills could be of use to others. Meanwhile he wants to have a quiet life away from the plans and whims of those in power that he's subjected to as part of the 6 Realms Hall. I think they will find the middle ground eventually.

LSS can't handle it hahahaha

The Rise of Phoenixes (https://kisskh.at/21032-the-rise-of-phoenixes) - but warning for SE/BE