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I think many viewers, especially western ones, lack the historical and cultural background that a Chinese viewer would already have.

True but if it races toward events then it risks being unrealistic. You can see how the scriptwriter is slowly building up the main leads' relationship.

As someone who used to watch 60 eps dramas, this drama has a decent pace already.

Being a widow at age 20 is hard. Plus a considerate brother in law can't beat a husband and house of one's own so I can see why some would choose to leave.

Probably too slow for them

As one of the sister in laws said in this drama, they don't even know what will happen to them once they return to their families so they can't risk taking their children. The stigma of being a widow was real back then. Plus with the children carrying their father's surname, you can see why they had to be left behind.

To add another comment, It's already good that the sister in laws were allowed to leave the family after their husbands' deaths but of course they couldn't take their children with them. Most likely their families will find new marriage alliances for them. Being a woman was a miserable state of affairs back then.

Ignore the antis. It's a solid drama. Maybe the only negative point is it's airing at the same time as 3 other high profile dramas

Your logic isn't wrong. Especially with the emperor being wary of military families and his sister reminding him that he can't go too far if he wants to have someone left to defend the country. I can see the Crown Prince letting TuanTuan go later so he doesn't have to marry her.

LOL! Wei Yun looks very uncomfortable everytime FL calls the dog's name. Poor guy. She definitely did it on purpose😂

Oh dear. Just kneeling on a cushion as punishment and the sister and mother make it sound like she's going to die. If that isn't being very spoiled then I don't know what is.

Ep.10: FL's brother and the doctor would make a cute couple.

The urge to slap FL's sister after Ep.9 is really strong...

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That's just sexism. They wish they'd look as good as she does at that age!

It's true she's not a popular actress nor is she backed by a powerful agency but she's good in her roles.

I swear it's like we're not watching the same drama😂

Ep.9: so after all FL and her father did for Gu Chu Sheng, he still dumps her disregarding the damage done to her reputation. And now comes to ask for her help again? What a bastard. If anything goes wrong, he'll just look sad and guilty again😑

Yes , she has quite a few young men in her residence. No one says anything because it's seen as harmless as long as she doesn't interfere in politics.

He's not her servant😂

I think he does feel some affection and guilt for FL but not sure if that will influence him over his interests.

Easier to blame FL for everything🙄