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I am just shaking my head.

What did I say, she was going to end up with no one. Yep, I was right.

This drama I had a different expectation of what it was going to be about, I cannot say this is one that I would put on my top list. Due to the fact, it started out one way, the middle was a mess and the ending, well, that could have been better. Riding off into the sunset, to do what????

I think the ML and FL were definitely NOT a couple more on friendship. But I think my man, CYQ what a waste of this fine man. I mean, come on, there was chemistry between the two. Hell, I would have end taken TSY.

She spent way too much time trying to be a man and forgetting that she was a woman after all. WTH happen to the emperor's wife. Nothing was ever said about the child she aborted. He had all of those concubines I guess no kids there because he was in love with AM. But the thing that gets me, they NEVER talked any of this out. So many misunderstandings. I agree that he should have told AM about the whole 10-year deal. But as they say, when you get on the throne you change, and he did. I was surprised that the minister didn't rein him in. He was always so quick to do so when he was in the army. After all he was an advisor.

I cannot spend any more time on this drama because it worked my nerves to say the least.

Yes! You all know this was a 10 stop playin!

I cannot say how much I enjoyed and loved this drama.

I told you all that YJH was going to find out from fine ass that the parents were going to be killed by OYR aka Baby Jane (jacked up lips) so that he could save them. Yep, they were alive.

OYR. yes, we knew girlfriend had to die. I mean the driving like she was crazy was evident that death was eminent. But thank the Lord, that she didn't have fine ass in the car. I would have been so upset if he didn't survive. The good thing is she told him not to go, but it makes one think that she was planning to take herself out.

Shackles on my feet...JSM, yes girl! The jail is where you had to go. I mean, if she wouldn't have been tripping out over KJW so much and just moved on, she would have been alright. But she went down the highway to hell and just didn't get off the road. And she was still being tortured because when I saw PMH, I said, "Oh no he didn't survive after that Mortal Kombat beatdown." Whew, thank heavens it was a dream!

Can we talk about the wedding gown, the tiara and the ring! Yes!!! My gurl, KJW was working, do you hear working, that look. The train was flowing, and she was doing it with YJH by her side. And he was so fly, yes fly with that piece of hair falling down. Give that smile again, and by all means my hand is ready for you to take!!! Love this couple!

I thought at some point that we may have saw her father appear, maybe at the wedding or something but it was such a beautiful wrapped up drama.

I think that it is evident that BEH and YHY got married/or would be getting married. I also believe that YJR and LSJ were going to be together too. Both these men are fine too. I cannot with these men. Where are they hiding at? Goodness!

Enjoyed immensely and to all those involved from the cast to the crew to all those behind the scenes...thank you! This was so well received! Kudos!

You know what...I am just so over.

The empress kills her baby, to what end here.
AM is reinstated. I am over her seriously. The baggy men's clothes are too much. I can't stand that she doesn't have any communication with SYZ to understand what is going down.

This is all a hot mess. I just see her being a general and that is the end. SYZ steps down and Qi Yu takes over.

@MerryMyDemon thank you. 🙇🏽‍♀️

And you gave me episodes 19 -20 for what. Love me some Richard Li. Next..

Well, well, well, what do we have here! It was on this episode people!

First of all, PMH was melting like the wicked witch from the Wizard of Oz. I felt like he was saying to KJW and JSM, "You cursed women. Look what you have done! I'm melting! Melting as he watched his world collapse around him from the firing of his jobs to the collection of his loans, to having NO MONEY! I mean he was SOOL.

Then we have OYR aka Baby Jane (jacked up lips) still trying to call the shots. I mean if she would have listened to her fine ass bodyguard and just rolled out and went to Japan, she would have been golden, but nope, she still wants to win. That is basically what this is all about. She doesn't want YJH. She just wants to win! But did the parents really die. I don't think so. I think fine ass told YJH the deal and they are hidden somewhere. I do have to say it again, that bodyguard...mmm, mmm...good!

Ok, the fight that we had with JSM and PMH. I felt like I heard them yell, MORTAL KOMBAT!!! Yeah, JSM was on it in this fight. Yep, she took out PMH. Yes, she did. She said like Scorpion from Mortal Kombat, "Get over here! Then BAM! Into that glass table. Flawless victory! (you know you here that Mortal Kombat music...lol!)

But you know JSM is one for survival. You know she is coming for our girl KJW but guess what? She got something for her. She has been working on her moves with YJH and his boys. Yeah, she is ready for sister girl. She is going to beat that ass!! I cannot wait!

Love me some LSJ. He is like "The Shadow" he just appears when you least expect it. Her husband thought he was going to act up and bring YJR down, that wasn't going to happen. LSJ rolled up in and corrected that situation. My man!!! He is fine too. With his somber, quiet self. I'm feeling you LSJ. For real.

See I knew BEH was going to like YHY, but we just didn't get to see her in this episode. I think they do make a good couple.

Give it up for our girl once again KJW because she told YH that she was all about YJH. Put that line in the sand and told him she wanted him. Yes!!!

I feel that we are definitely going to have some smack downs going on. This is going to be wild. Hang on people, hang on!

SY, SY, are you living your dream life or what my man? You are just ruling the world and taking out all obstacles that you can. Walking the palace halls with your crew. My man. Do you.

GH well now that she made her secret, ok, not so secret visit to prison to see her baby daddy, oh, SY has your number now. Look out, he's going to try and get rid of the baby you watch. Poor JJS finding out that GH is carrying his child was too messed up. SY is going to use him now. Dang, like she couldn't hold out.

I have to give it up always for my Eunuch Neung he just takes all the beat downs. You can't help but like this guy.

Memory loss. We really don't need this right now with SY being all crazy with power. But the killer is, he has NO RIGHTS to even be on the throne. How delusional is he.

So annoyed.

SYZ I am so annoyed with you I can't even say. First of all, you know that your close man, MB is the empress brother. I was beyond wanting to slap him when he turned over what SYZ told him to give to AM. WTH? There is treachery everyone and you gave it to your sister.

I cannot understand after all the trips SYZ made to see AM why he did not clearly tell her to shut up and listen to him.

SYZ is just an idiot, and I can see why he did not want the throne because he can't handle it, nor does he have the ability to do so. Just be in the army and get merit from that.

The empress I just can't stand the whispery voice of hers. I wish AM would have beat her up.

I can only imagine how this will end...

I am just laughing and having a good time watching KSR get her ass beat! Yes, beat her.

But what kills me is that WJG is going to sell out JDJ and all that she is doing to lock up KSR if the grandmother gives him the recipe. I hope she holds on and they keep her locked up.

I did feel bad for two people.
1. BSC the way she rolled up on him was too much. He had no idea what she was talking about. Then after she tells him, I still believe it took him a minute to even discern what she was saying. I felt bad for him for how she presented that to him.
2. WJH I do not blame him for having a serious attitude against WJG. For forcing him to marry KSR and deal with all that he had to with her. Hell yeah, who would be willing to put themselves back out there.

Ok, Noel, would not even be slapping me. Well, first of all, she would not have even got into my house. Oh, hell naw. I have her bags packed. Tell her she has to get out of my house. She cannot say she loves a man that I am married to after all this time and want him back. Gurl bye. You need to bounce.

This is getting wilder by the day people...

Here we go!!! This drama is too much. I swear, my nerves are worked every episode.

I knew that tree was going to be a bad omen. Burned down to a nub! Now, we want to plant something new. Well, we'll see how that one goes.

We finally get to see Queen Park doing her this episode. She is off the chain! They way she chills and then flips out. Love her moments.

What gives with CLD she is a nervous wreck. Falling all down and sitting on the floor. You think she was about to die. Is she? That whole thumb thing with the last emperor, man that I can only say...nasty! I see PJH is going to find out about the poison so get ready for CLD to be called to duty to be with someone by Queen Park to sleep with.

Another episode of me gushing over my Grand Prince DG!!! Wasn't he the cutest tonight. When he became the CP. I think that Li was proud too to adopted him. Can he cry or what? He had me all choked up. He was just agonized.

A standout for me this episode was OWH the father of the queen of Li. He showed so much love and compassion for his daughter it just broke your heart to see him in tears. For him crying in front of all the ministers and asking Li to name GPDG crown prince, man he was doing it in this episode. Kudos to this man. Never underestimate the love of a father for his daughter. He stepped up big time.

Now, this weak ass plan of KWM is sinking faster than a rock. If she would listen to what her dad told her that Li is a kind man, and he is not what he appears to be basically. She would get the speech that he gave PJH was bs.

Some good lines by Queen Park:
Queen Park: "I did not know such a disaster had occurred. Senior Court Lady Han must not have told me to avoid startling me. It is an ominous sign that lightning struck the palace, but on the bright side, no one was hurt. (crack me up! no one was hurt!) Let us consider that good luck."

Queen Park: "Your words are stranger than the thunder and lightning.

Queen Park: "I should have had that peach tree chopped down and thrown it into the fire long ago. Why is he trembling in fear over a mere tree? '

Queen Park: "The ones who petitioned this request, Great Lord Oh Wook-hwan and Minister of War Min Ji-hwan, and the one who supported it, Inspector General Kim Je-nam, must be dismissed and punished. The Queen should also be stripped of her position and expelled! Your Majesty. I hope you are not considering adopting the Grand Prince as your son.
Li: "As I have mentioned, it is difficult for me to sire an heir. The only closest kin I have is the Grand Prince."
Queen Park: "That is ridiculous! If only you change your mind, you can always sire an heir."
Li: "Forgive me, but I have made up my mind. I will appoint the Grand Prince as the Crown Prince."
Queen Park: "That can only happen over my dead body." (well, not looking so good for you then)

Good lines:
PJH: "Choam. Please wait."
Inspector General Kim Je-nam: "Did you call me."
PJH: "My greetings are belated. Congratulations on becoming the Inspector General.
Inspector General Kim Je-nam: "I am not sure receiving congratulations is appropriate on a day like this, but I am flattered by your warm welcome."
PJH: "The recent event should not hinder me from offering congratulations. I wish to arrange a gathering for you in the near future. Where would suit you best?"
Inspector General Kim Je-nam: "Forgive me, I do not think I can attend. His Majesty has appointed me Inspector General himself. I should not fraternize with a powerhouse without a just cause. Also, please refrain from calling me Choam. That name is only reserved for my friends." BAM!!!!

Li: "Principal Director. Did you forget that no one can enter here without my permission?"
PJH: "Your Majesty, I have come to request a private audience."
Li: "You may leave."
PJH: "Your Majesty. Are you truly considering approving the Great Lord's petition?"
Li: "I will approve it. The Inspector General has a point when he said that ensuring the nation's future would silence the ill rumors.
PJH: "It is a foolish thought, Your Majesty. I have struggled on and on to protect your reign. What wisdom could he have after years away from the capital? You must not let him sway you. I just cannot accept it. Please come to your senses!"
Li: "Are you king of this nation, Uncle? How dare you raise your voice at me and lecture me on what is acceptable or not?"
PJH: "I apologize Your Majesty. I was only--
Li: "In your eyes, I must still look like a weeping child holding onto my mother's skirts."
PJH: "I cannot dare to think that way. I was only concerned that you were lending your ear to the words of the cowardly and disloyal--
Li: "Shut your mouth! (yes!!!) What exactly have you done for my reign? Stop taking credit and tell me of your exploits. The appointment of the Crown Prince is merely a trick to overcome the chaos caused by the strange event. When the people's minds are put at ease, I can expel and banish him from the palace and then eliminate him. You are the one who should stop being foolish and come to your senses. If you dare to disrespect me and display insolence ever again, you will not go unpunished even with protection from my mother."
PJH: "If the court opposes your decision to expel the Crown Prince, what will you do then?"
Li: "I am the king of this nation. The king shall not be insulted. Anyone who opposes me shall face death and that includes my kin who share my blood."

Li: "I...must have given you a hard time. What must I do to stop your tears?"
The pull back from him going in...
Li: "What is the matter? You are trembling. What is wrong?
KWM: "You cannot...go inside."
Li: "Do you have another lover waiting inside? Or is there an assassin hiding to kill me?"

Man, her look gave it away. And we know she is going to get hurt, come on. As I said, this plan is not a plan once you are in love with the person you are going to kill!

Everyone, I just want to tell you "I like you. Ok" I will tell you all at least 8 more times...lol! Love this drama!!!

I'm feeling like this drama has lost some of the impact from when it first started. This "cat and mouse" game seems to just keep going round and round with no clues at all helping. When they do, it's null and void.

KYJ is the catalyst for all of this but what really caused her to snap besides the obvious of losing her baby. Her father always looking down on her and basically saying she was worthless and taking SJW on everything? What is the end she is seeking? Total destruction of SJW? Who or what are we trying to expose here?

I mean she really has taken everything away from SJW, again, I am just trying to figure out WTH she wants. I feel again like we are on an endless hamster wheel here.

Thoughts?

Man, I am just too done...WTH! Wow!

@nolatoo isn’t he? I just love him to pieces. When he was crying, oh, just melted my heart. Adorable, just adorable. Such a big role but he is holding his own and doing amazing!

@FrankieD totally agree!

@zhanghan no not revealed yet

My heart cannot take all of this.

But the game of "was she or wasn't she" the substitute princess was I must say well played by Li. Thank heavens he was given all the info to know what went down.

I keep saying and will continue to do so. I cannot help but love my cutie pie GP Dae Gun. He is as cute as can be. All the sadness in his face for deceiving Li and then his mother near deaths door. He just has so much coming at him. Poor little thing.

Now you all know that LCD is all high and mighty now. She is going to dissed Li. I'm feeling it. I feel like she is spinning the wheel of fortune to see where it lands so she can get what she wants. If that means, giving him up, I believe our girl will, but that chick wants to be his woman in the worse way. But the sad thing, he has given her a look at all, and she has been waiting on him for how long. Girl, just stop seriously.

I guess KMH doesn't have to worry about the tree anymore. It just burn all up.

Some good lines:
JSH to KMH: "Gidaeryeon Kang has gone home. I will want you as the Captain of the Special Firearms Unit. From this point on, it would be wise for you to mind your actions."

JSH: "What you saw and heard in the hall of governance tonight shall not be shared with anyone. If you get caught doing so, your life will be forfeit."
Eunuch Kim: "Do not worry. I will make sure that the palace eunuchs, adjunct overseers, and servants of the court do not speak of this."
JSH: "What I am worried about is your life, Eunuch Kim. Did you think I was unaware of your correspondence with the Queen Dowager? Mark my words. Do you understand?
Eunuch Kim:" I understand." (You know he was holding his neck; dude better listen.)

LCD: "Inform her that I will not answer her summons."
Queen Park's Lady: "You must have lost your mind. How dare you refuse Her Royal Highness's order?"
LCD: "Mind your words. I am a court lady who has received private quarters from His Majesty.
Queen Park's Lady: "If you know what it means to be grateful, you should accept her calling."
LCD: "That is the very reason why I refused. If I get caught by Captain Joo while taking orders from her Royal Highness and the news reaches His Majesty, would that not be a bigger problem? This is the current situation. Who knows what will happen in the future. Convey these words. I am no longer the Senior Court Lady Dong who will put her life at risk for mere words of promise. If she wishes to use me, she must give me something in return."

Li: "You have improved very much."
GPDG: "I merely followed the teachings of the gidaeryeong."
Li: "What do you think is the duty of the king?"
GPDG: "It is to govern his people well."
Li: "You are right. It is to help them live without any concerns. To that end, what should one be wary of?"
GPDG: "One should be wary of a war."
Li: "Correct. Preventing war ahead of time. That is the king's most important duty. It is because the people suffer even if the nation wins the war. Do you understand why I am telling you this?"
GPDG: (tears welling up in his eyes) "My sister is not at fault. I plotted everything."
Li: "Did sending the Princess to the Qing make you feel wronged and resentful?"
GPDG: "The fact that I had no power to help her when she had been my devoted caretaker agonized me and made me feel terrible."
Li: "Do you think I would not understand the agony that you two feel?"
GPDG: "She told me that you were once taken as the Qing's captive on behalf of my late father. That was why my heart ached even more as I knew I was deceiving you." (my cutie crushed my heart with those tears)
Li: "I am glad you have learned a lesson. Mark this incident in your heart and do not forget it."
GPDG: " Yes, Your Majesty. I will keep your words in mind."
LOVED this whole scene--little GP too much, stealing my heart!)

Best scene between our couple:
Li: "The king should be protecting his people, but the people are protecting the king. I am reminded again that a nation and its king cannot exist without the people."
KMW: "I thought you were angry at me."
Li: "I am indeed angry. However, my anger is not direct at you...but at myself. I repeatedly pondered over your words that you helped the Princess because of the pain you suffered three years ago. Not only did I make you suffer despite your innocence, but I also made you suffer the same pain again. I could not hold back the anger I felt toward myself."
KMW: "Your Majesty. Are you implying that you believe my words that I did not falsely attest back then?"
Li: 'Did you not say three years ago that you had given any attestations about me be it true or false? I have never...doubted those words."
KMW: "But why did you... (thinking to the past) I do not know what to think of your words. "
Li: "In this moment, I sit before you as an ordinary man who loves a woman and not as the king of this nation. (say so Li!!!) I have made you suffer, and I understand that pain is still lingering. I know...that you have returned to me because of that very pain. I hope...a day will come when I can tell you about all the past events in honesty. But in the end, what I offer would only be excuses. I am aware that I do not deserve your forgiveness."
KMW: "What do you wish to hear from me?"
Li: "I will be the king until the end of my days. I cannot dare to neglect this great duty that I must uphold. That is why...I may end up causing you pain again. Do you still wish to stay by my side?" (screaming, yes!)

Big storm happening, lightening. We all know everyone is thinking a bad omen is going to happen.

KMW: "Your Majesty. I am here to answer your question. I will endure any sufferings that may follow. I will stay by your side."

You know he was nervous wreck waiting for her to answer. He had labored breathing and when she finally did answer, you could see him exhale. Yes! Li you are in it to win it!!!

@junebug 💐😊

@BTSNNOGJSHRizzLLOTLDC most definitely. That is the only way to go I see. LOL!

I have to say, this drama was a nicely tied up bouquet of flowers!!!!

Enjoyed immensely!