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Nah. He will find a way to be more annoying. It'll just be palatable since CSS and LBY will be in love. He will keep third wheeling though until he gets put in his place like way later.

For the whole novel I didn't feel anything for Yuan Shen. My feeling is definately affected since I know of OTP's love. I felt a little sympathy for him reading chapter 4 extra, though. His character reminds me of Qi Heng from 'The Story of Minglan.' Same author, so I get the same feeling.

OMG...I just finished. So much better with the additional information than the original ending of the novel.

For the third chapter, I know you said the character is a girl, but is A Xiu really a girl? The character is actually a male, but they mistake him for a girl at a young age and dressed him up in girl's clothing, right? Whatever, it's so cute since we know how much love OTP is going to give to their children though the eyes of the character. When LBY finds out CSS is pregnant... ;_;

I'm glad in the fourth chapter, LBY and CSS finally decide that life is too short and finally fulfill their dream in the original novel of travelling and just enjoy their time together with no worries. So perfect.

I pity Yuan Shen, but I still dislike his character archetype the most. His love to me is selfish, but I understand it's hard to let go of first love. They always leave a mark. It's nice he was able to be respectful and be friends with LBY and CSS.

Thank you! I can rest easy now.

O really? Got it. Lol I was about to go back and read. So I can just move forward from chapter 8 then. TYSM.

Great!

BTW: Thanks again for the epilogue chapters. I figured it out. The link took me to chapter 8, so I was confused for a second. I didn't realize there were so many extra chapters. I'm going back and reading them. I think the scenes in the extra were in the MV, so I hope we get to see the epilogue scenes in the drama. <3 <3 <3

<3 Thanks for your explanation.

Ahhh okay. That makes sense now. TY.

Np. Also I have kept track of some of the chapters with the leads.

I still have like a few chapters from 100+ to when LBY carries out his revenge to go. So there is a strange gap. LOL.

Before Engaged:

Chapter 23 – Lantern Scene
Chapter 56 – They are finally interacting and talking about their past

Engaged:

Chapter 75 – LBY admonishes 3rd Princess and CSS is touched and tears up.
Chapter 83 – CSS resolves to treat LBY better
Chapter 99 – LBY tells CSS she is free to leave the palace.
Chapter 101 - LBY is "punished" by the Emperor caused by CSS

5 year time skip:

Chapter 163 - LBY begs CSS not to be so cruel.
Chapter 166 - Yuan Shen Engagement broken off.
Chapter 173 - Finally reconcile

Hi. Sorry to bother you. But can you confirm that link? I feel that it's a different story. I asked my friend, and he thinks it's a different story too.

I noticed the comments talk about the leads, but I don't know. Maybe I'm just dumb.

Thanks!

Here is the google translate.

Be advised there may be "ads." Enjoy.

https://www-tianyashuku-com.translate.goog/yq/10696/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en

In the novel the Princes are mainly fine. The Princesses, that's another story.

I've heard everything from right after part 1 to early September. I don't think there is an official announcement yet but it should come soon.

No. 3 days a week. 2 episodes each day. Tuesday to Thursday.

He is just trying to make them "better". He is overbearing.

TYSM. I'm going to see if I can read it right now!

Thanks! I heard there was additional chapters but I have been unable to find them. I'm glad they get their HEA.

Yes. They have an extremely close bond. Even before LBY was exiled.

Below is the google translate of the novel portion right after she passes away, if you are curious:

Chapter 167

The surrounding princes and princesses and the palace maids and eunuchs cried at the same time, making a loud noise.

[CSS] stumbled out of the inner bed chamber, like a lost child, wandering about for the purpose of walking.

In the eyes of many people, the [Empress] is not a good elder. She complains about herself, indulges in the past and neglects to discipline her children, but for [CSS], what she wants is such irrational protection and unreasonable trust.

　　This is the coddling she has longed for and never got.

From now on, there will never be that gentle voice to mend her barren and rough childhood, and she will be tolerantly caged in her sleeves, who is full of shortcomings, and no one will unconditionally shield her from the wind and rain.

　　From now on, she must support herself.

Finally, [LBY] found the girl squatting on the ground under a corner, she was howling silently. His heart was sour - she hated crying in front of people the most, and this habit has not changed to this day.

They attend officials in the palace. In this case the Empress. As I understand it, once you become a court lady you cannot leave the palace without a decree. I'm not sure if it matters if you are married or betrothed. The final decision is left up to the Emperor/Empress. It's different from LBY. LBY is an adopted son of the Emperor. Males generally do not serve inside the palace. It would normally be eunuchs and palace maids.

At this point I say the drama deviates from the novel. So it's anyone's guess. In the novel LBY proposes marraige right after the engagement is broken off with LBY. Breaks off engagement in the morning with Lou Yao, gets invited to the Palace and LBY proposes marraige in the afternoon and it is acceepted. All in the same day.

According to the teaser, the matchmaking and engagement happens in episode 24.
Technically it's not official until the betrothal gifts are sent and receieved. My guess is the gifts and public annoucement happens in 26. I have an inclination that something happens, LBY is late, so CSS just thinks the engagement is off. CSS and her family initially did not want to accept this marraige, but were too scared to go against the Emperor. In 27 LBY is getting everyone to shape up as the tough general in-law which eventually leads to CSS going to complain at the palace and try to end the engagement. It backfires, and she ends up becoming a court lady instead.

Just guesses.

In the novel she passes away soon after the engagement with Yuan Shen is broken off and right before our leads get back together again. I'd like to think she kept hanging on until peacefully passing knowing CSS with be with LBY again.