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Yeah there must be a reason why she stabbed him with that hairpin. Probably to REALLY convince them both who they are and cut ties.

Thank you so much. Okay, so that's how he never interfered with LMT in the story.

If only they had a better OST. I need a really good slow song for all the angst and heartache.😂

Yup, talk about impact. The writers have built CXZ so well that even a story where we have absolutely no background story or scenes of in the drama was so powerful!

Yuppp, writers who push out quality work.

Rewatching LMT's convo with her uncle, the uncle KNOWS she's softhearted because she loves CXZ. It's like he was encouraging her to just give up the bandit life, marry him, and live happily, something she deserves. It almost feels as if she's self-sabotaging herself because she feels she's not clean enough for him? It makes her feel ridiculous because she's done so much, can she truly be loved by such a good man? It almost feels unreal. Like she told CJ earlier, I forgot what she said exactly but along the lines of they were so happy in their carefree identities that it's scary thinking it may end. I think after experiencing such a turbulent and heartless life for the last three years, that trauma is preventing LMT from embracing CXZ. But just a little push and she'll melt. 😂😂

Can't wait for those scenes!

They haven't revealed that yet but I'm guessing he'll realize that LMT has been hiding her uncle with the porcelain workers.

Every man, even today, wants concubines and mistresses, and would cheer if the social norms still encouraged it HOWEVER it takes a real man who truly loves his wife and their children to remain faithful and put away their selfish needs. That's CXZ. He's truly a wise man.

Can someone spoil me and explain if it's mentioned in the novel where the real Cui Jiu went and how is CXZ supposed to enter the capital after LMT if he's forbidden to enter the capital without a decree?

I think by them making him a virgin in the drama, if I had to really ponder it, it's easier to believe for me versus someone who has already tasted the carnal pleasures. 😂

I just love CXZ how he discontinued the generational and social cycle of concubines and mistresses from his father after the toxic life he has endured. He loves and respects LMT beyond anything because like some have said in here, she's basically undeserving at this point. Her reputation makes it impossible. The way he explained it to his mother was literally the most touching a man can do for a woman he truly loves.

We'll probably find out next episode.

I think it has a lot to do with ML being pure? It's easier to suppress his urges versus someone who isn't.

I think by us changing by the episode just shows how good they're PLAYING us and their characters. 😂😂

Hahah yeah, that was harsh.

Her poker face is scary.

LMT has changed since knowing the truth. She doesn't care about him anymore or at least acting like she doesn't. He's been running around trying to catch the bad guys! He must be exhausted.

Yep, it'll be a difficult place for him, indeed. With the courts' hatred looming over his head, it's best not to implicate him for now.

Nope, not yet, but for sure in Episode 23 based on the trailers.