I can think of another similar example, though it's a Kdrama: The Red Sleeve.
Imo, in TRS, Deok-im gave in to love and chose him, thereby effectively abandoning the one thing she has been fiercely protecting her entire life. So, there is both love and suffering in her case. So, it's slightly different from loveless forced marriage I think.
Anyhow, that one was a good one. One of my favorites.
All of a sudden second madam has amnesia and forgot who she relied on when the entire manor was quarantined because…
Even Madam Qin looked down on LX's background, just that she was kind and didn't do anything.
The 3rd sister in law was portrayed as a vain person since the previous episodes, so her behaviour now isn't too surprising. And 2nd Madam was never a clear headed person to begin with. So, this combo just spells for trouble.
Okay how sad and depressing is this? I want to watch it but I need to prepare myself.
There are a couple sad moments throughout, as it depicts the birth, aging, illness, death stages of life without much reservations.
Whether it's depressing or not entirely depends on the viewer imo. Some may feel so. For me, it isn't because, to me, it's a story about people looking forward to their future and trying to live well.
i take back what i said about the treasure trove previously.after my second watch, i believe that jinqi was "curious"…
Exactly. Things instantly clicked for him because he had these thoughts. He just didn't bother to pursue it to the roots because there's no further clues, and his priority in recent years was to live well with her.
can someone explain to me the significance of xinru and the marquis scene at the beginning? And how he somehow…
That scene signifies the relationship dynamic changes for the couple.
Marquis thought Xiuru was making these commotions because she doesn't want him to get a concubine (aka, for love).
Xiuru gave up on that from the beginning because she knew she can't change this outcome. So, she went for securing her daughters' and her futures instead.
Giving the concubine a grand ceremony means she's being a 'virtuous' wife. In those time, a wife must not get jealous over concubines and stuffs. And one of the wife's duties is ensuring the continuation of the family (aka an heir, a boy). Basically, if she cannot give birth to a boy by herself, she 'should' be getting her husband concubines and stuffs.
Basically, Xiuru was saying 'you chose to be a filial son, then I'll be a virtuous wife for you while minding my own business, no wholehearted love like before', and Marquis finally realized that point.
The Yuan family members are fighting because shit hits the fan for them. All the kids including the girls will be splitting the inheritance. Normally, the heir inherit the title and properties are divided among the sons. Daughters get nothing except their dowry when they marry out.
Finally, Jinqi is going to find out about Lanxiang, but didn't he suddenly get suspicious of her just from one…
He surely has noticed which is why he instantly connected once a solid clue comes up. He hasn't entertained the thoughts further until now because it's very far-fetched and nothing's concrete. And also he was busy trying to win her all these years after his stunts. So, why stir the pot right.
Please spoil me, the accounting books in the wooden box are from where? Obviously he’s getting the idea of her…
The accounting book in the box was from when she was still a maid doing accounting together with Yuchan. LX was deliberately hiding her handwriting back then.
Then he connected the jarring difference between her excellent painting skill and these terrible handwriting, and how she once hid what she wrote in front of him.
He still hasn't connected she's a Shen yet. Just suspicious that LX isn't who she said she was.
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It's unlike what we've been shown earlier in the story, it's pretty apparent towards the end.
How she long for him, wait for him, worry for him, and gaze at him. If it's not love, I don't know what is.
I laughed out loud because how fitting it was 🤣
Such a poignant and beautiful ending.
I think that's the best way to describe this.
It's a story about living well, and living well they did. Love all the characters and how each of them found their happiness.
ah... my eyes hurt tho 😭😭
Anyhow, that one was a good one. One of my favorites.
The 3rd sister in law was portrayed as a vain person since the previous episodes, so her behaviour now isn't too surprising. And 2nd Madam was never a clear headed person to begin with. So, this combo just spells for trouble.
Whether it's depressing or not entirely depends on the viewer imo. Some may feel so. For me, it isn't because, to me, it's a story about people looking forward to their future and trying to live well.
Marquis thought Xiuru was making these commotions because she doesn't want him to get a concubine (aka, for love).
Xiuru gave up on that from the beginning because she knew she can't change this outcome. So, she went for securing her daughters' and her futures instead.
Giving the concubine a grand ceremony means she's being a 'virtuous' wife. In those time, a wife must not get jealous over concubines and stuffs. And one of the wife's duties is ensuring the continuation of the family (aka an heir, a boy). Basically, if she cannot give birth to a boy by herself, she 'should' be getting her husband concubines and stuffs.
Basically, Xiuru was saying 'you chose to be a filial son, then I'll be a virtuous wife for you while minding my own business, no wholehearted love like before', and Marquis finally realized that point.
The Yuan family members are fighting because shit hits the fan for them. All the kids including the girls will be splitting the inheritance. Normally, the heir inherit the title and properties are divided among the sons. Daughters get nothing except their dowry when they marry out.
Then he connected the jarring difference between her excellent painting skill and these terrible handwriting, and how she once hid what she wrote in front of him.
He still hasn't connected she's a Shen yet. Just suspicious that LX isn't who she said she was.