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These two quotes spoke to me deeply:
"Just like how it takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a village to save a single life."
"Always go together with others. If you do, 100 miles will feel like 10."

As humans, we are social creatures, and more often than not, whether in moments of joy or hardship, we need others to help us move forward in life.
So I agree with these quotes and truly believe that having people around can make life so much easier. Even the support my mother gives me alone to keep moving forward speaks to that truth. The more trusted confidants you can meet in life, the brighter the future must look.

I'm currently on episode 5, and honestly, having a husband and father like Gwan Sik must have been a true blessing in life. Especially back then in those years, but even now, men like him are rare as a blue moon (or at least based on those around me). And of course, Ae Sun was his perfect match, doing her part just as well. She even reminds me of my own mother at times, and it's precisely for that reason that I want to give Gwan Sik his flowers. I wish my mother had someone as worthy by her side to support her, rather than the person she ended up with.
Honestly, the only thing Gwan Sik and his family lacked was probably wealth, which can be a reason that can create frictions and issues over time, but even with that challenge, his nerves of steel, big heart and hard-working nature, he would always find a way to provide for his family.
It really doesn’t take much to have a happy family, yet somehow, it feels so challenging to achieve in real life.

I’ve been putting this off, saving it for the "right time" when I’d be able to handle it better. But, as often happens in real life, that perfect moment never seems to come! So, today, I finally decided to dive in, mostly because I had some free time!

And I’m not exaggerating when I say my eyes started watering after the first 3 minutes of episode 1…
“I had no idea back then...That what I would want to say most at 70 would be the word I used to say all the time. Mom...”

"Mom" is one of those words I’ll always find myself saying, too. Whenever I’m struggling or need strength or comfort, she’s the one I turn to. And my mom still does the same, calling out for her own mother, even though she’s been gone for years. It’s that deep, unbreakable bond.

I just know this drama is going to stir up all the emotions in me and leave me a complete emotional wreck...

I am so glad we will be getting a season 2 of this!!
I am currently on ep 4 where the copycats show up in the picture, and so far this has been such a gripping rollercoaster ride that is as dark and intense as it is thought-provoking.
So far, I love the show's ability to pose uncomfortable yet essential questions about justice, revenge, and the limits of the law, and how it tackles the consequences of vigilante justice, showing both the cathartic satisfaction of taking matters into your own hands and the dangerous slope that can follow. It also doesn’t shy away from addressing the flaws in the legal system, offering a critical view of the real-world issues surrounding justice and punishment. Truly splendid!

Take me back with you haha It was such a great drama and lately nothing I watch hits like it so I always come back here...

Hmm personally it gave me "Go Ahead" vibes at times so you can try that!^^

I checked out ep1 myself earlier! I wouldn't say it's bad per see, especially for those who like Xianxia, but it does give off old-school vibes both in the script and cinematography...It felt like a xianxia from 2018, which isn't bad as long as it suits you. Other than that acting and plot seemed pretty typical.

I mean yeah this drama as a whole feels rather compact, obviously with the 30 eps limit but ep 13-14, where I am currently at, got TRULY out of hand even with me trying to be understanding lol

The way I am currently on ep 14 and already sniffed it out...After ep13 to be excact things already started going south with the script...sigh...I guess if I have nothing else to watch, I will continue it just to see how far the scriptwriter will take it 😂

Personally I didn't even give Brocade Odyssey a chance to grow on me, just watched a couple eps and dropped it since Blossom was also airing at the time and was way better. As for TSOPG I have it on hold, I think. I reached halfway and although the overall plot and acting didn't seem to have any major issues with beautiful sets and clothes, I wasn't feeling it so I stopped mid-way and after the SE news it became even harder to restart it lol

I have yet to catch up to the latest eps but based on your comment, this seems to have turned into one of these cdrama where you have to shut off your logic in order to enjoy it and just go along with the vibes, ah? 😂

The story of pearl girl i think

LMAO I mean I have seen Zhuang family's antics in most historical c-novels I read but for some reason here they went a bit over the top and seem to have added every thing that existed on the shelf so yeah you right lol

Also, another thing I forgot to mention...Ep13-14 were the most rushed eps so far, and they crammed up so much info and situations per day that it doesn't make logical sense...I am kinda sad to see the script go down that way, but the fact that it only has 30 eps I guess is the only explanation for it...Still, it's kind of a disservice both to the audience and the crew when all other aspects seem to be solid (well, minus the ML I guess, already on ep 14 and we still got nothing from him, just with wooden expression sigh)

Because both the mother and daughter were driven by their own selfish motives, each with a personal agenda. One clung to her broken mother, desperate to experience the love she had been deprived of her whole life, while the other was determined to escape that toxic environment, bringing everyone down with her along the way.
I can't fully blame Han Yan, but I definitely feel her mother's frustration and helplessness in this situation. I really hope the FL can live up to her words and take everyone down as promised. Though, I’m sure she’ll eventually realize the impact of her actions in the coming episodes. Plus, with the Zhuang family’s hyenas now aware of her mother’s role in setting them up, I don’t think her mother will have much time left either way.
Dreaming of love and belonging in the Zhuang family is as unrealistic as a fantasy. Only by marrying the ML will she truly understand the meaning of familial love, so I completely understand her mother’s decision to send her away. But of course, she insists on taking the hard road, and without all these twists and turns, there wouldn’t be any drama to begin with. I get that. Still, it doesn't make it any less frustrating or painful to watch.

Honestly, on ep14 rn and it was so painful AND frustrating to watch!

Thank you^^

I think toddler voice is a bit of an exaggeration after watching ep1 and I have heard actresses with way higher and more "annoying voices", plus this IS her real voice...Just saying...Maybe for you, the character's voice holds greater importance and can't let you enjoy the show though🤷‍♀️

I see, thank you!

I noticed that this has finally aired! I'm currently caught up with other dramas, so it'll definitely take me some time to catch up on the episodes, but as an Xianxia fan, I'm excited! That said, after checking out ep1 and looking at the character photos, I have a question: When was this filmed?
It doesn’t really feel like a 2024-2025 production… The style and tone, from the filming to the coloring, to the CGI, and even the wigs and costumes, give off more of an old-school Xianxia vibe. It actually reminded me of productions from around 2019-2020. Maybe it’s just the mid-budget look though idk...Not that this is a great issue, as long as the storyline and acting are solid, I can pull through!