I tried watching Xu Kai today but stopped at episode 1 because I kept comparing it to this so I’ll wait a bit…
It's the 'zone' one is in I guess. I checked out ep1 yesterday and I think it looks interesting enough. But, I'm currently fully invested in ATC and shaped my preferences around this even if it's temporary. So, it's kind of jarring to fully appreciate something from the other end of the specturm simultaneously. I hope my meaning went through well enough.
I have to say that Marquis Yuan is misled as to how appropriate and good the Lin mansion servants are. Even if…
Same thought. Given how first madam is strict about propriety which was shown during the banquet episode, she wouldn't let him roam freely in the inner quarters like that.
His sister must have make some arrangements around this.
Maybe the actress didn’t deliver it well but she wasn’t happy at all. At first she was shocked at what she…
My take was the same as you. The actress did well imo.
She was portrayed as someone who always stay at the background and doesn't take action. So her panic here and how she has to psych herself up to do something is in character for her.
I agree, Lin Xiuru is far better suited to Marquis Yongchang. But he is a helluva lot older than she is.
Like 15 yrs right.
Aside from the age gap, for a remarriage, the Marquis is quite ideal. Only 1 legitimate daughter and no concubines. No wonder the 2nd Madam is ecstatic.
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Staring straight at Du Cuique... surprise first, follows by disgust, then incredulity and indignation... all without a single word.
I know she is good but damn, impressive performance.
3rd sister - First Master's illegitimate daughter
4th sister - First Master's legitimate daughter
When the usual slow-mo catch and gaze comes up, I was like "oh no" lol. We have been spoiled so hard by ATC.
His sister must have make some arrangements around this.
She was portrayed as someone who always stay at the background and doesn't take action. So her panic here and how she has to psych herself up to do something is in character for her.
Based on your list, high chance you might like this drama. It's objectively very good as well.
ahh.... we now sound like those aunties in the costume dramas arranging marriage for their daughters 😭😭
Aside from the age gap, for a remarriage, the Marquis is quite ideal. Only 1 legitimate daughter and no concubines. No wonder the 2nd Madam is ecstatic.
Cousins from father's sister and mother's sibling sides are not counted together as they are of different surname and household.