The whole thing with Ning is too much in episode 8, oh the whine was over the top. The romance, if you can call it between Ning and ZCX is just so boring. I literally can't stand it. They are so cringeworthy.
I like the other romance which is brewing between SYL and the princess. That is more watchable.
Now, can we talk about LSY being all batman with that cape of his. When he came to the carriage and didn't just hit it, he smashed the damn thing into pieces to get SZ. You know when I saw XW in the carriage with her, did anyone think that what he was wearing had blood over it. I was like did he just come out of prison? But LSY sidekick was all that. He broke it down with those soldiers.
Sister Gurl, Sister Gurl SR! Gurl, you gonna fix your man I see it and feel it. I knew he was all shaky and up to no good. Oh, I don't think she is going to say anything yet. She's gonna get him big time. Oh, and then LD has his side chick, say what? I didn't see that coming.
I like it so far, but SZ voice sometimes is a bit grating to me, but overall. I think it is a good watch. Interested to see where this all leads to especially the clenching of his heart. Will it every stop.
I have attached above episodes 5-8 which are previews.
YJC I can see a divorce coming. He is just not listening and when he finds out LHW, his wife is pregnant, he could care less. I would definitely be out of that house. The Grandmother is too over the top with the yelling at her.
I can see the LHW is going to be caught being held by BSY. I think she is eventually going to end up with him because too much has happened between her and YJC. He just cannot let go.
I have to say, again, Dai is my man. He is fire, no matter what. I have to say this drama for me does not meet the caliber of his previous dramas due to mainly the poor editing. I just could not really connect with the FL because I could not see or feel the chemistry between the two.
The ending...ho hum! I mean it was just a long-drawn-out speech of him confessing his love since they were already married. I wish they would have done something other than the proposal. Wasted time.
The outfits for the show, none of them I cared for at all. But hey, that's just me.
If you want to see fine ass Dai! Hell yeah. The editing is horrible. The FL in my opinion shows no chemistry with him. But he of course is Dai! The man is all that to me.
I'm sorry but CEH just appears to be too weak for me. He needs to clarify things and I was cheering for him but, he is just not stepping up to the plate like he should for her.
Let me tell you something, oh me and PSA, she would rule the day that she would start some of her crazy with me. I snap her real quick back to reality that she would definitely not do anything to me again, girl has some nerve. For real!
Here I go again...DAIIIIIIIIII!!!! That man would not be getting out of my bed. Push her out the way and let me show you how to kiss this man. Dang, the chemistry is not vibing.
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In this corner - Theme music - MJ - Bad - Who's Bad" - Yes, Li!!!! Wearing majestic red/gold trim and Majesty of the Nation and People's Brother - Majesty Li
In the other corner - Theme Music - MJ - Beat It - No one wants to be defeated! Wearing robes of purple/black trim and Traitor to the Nation - P J H
Tonight's bout "We gonna turn this mother out!" or better known as "Rumble in the Palace." Place your bets. Will it be Majestic Li in the Red or Robes of Purple Traitor PJH.
Ding...Ding - Round 1 PJH meets with his crew, now they have no idea that they are backing the wrong guy here really but because he is one screw loose, they are staying on his train and not getting off. But you have to appease the nut right. So, let's just agree with him and do what he wants they are all thinking. Stop the interrogation from happening and according to PJH if they sprinkle some chaos. He is sure to win. But not so fast.
Li tells his crew; look you all have to dig up info from three years ago. Shut down the border council folks too. Tell KMH to sit his ass down and stay out of it. He was involved three years ago. So just chill out. Li is holding his cards close and not telling anyone he does have his ace in the hole. And we all know that is CLD. He is just keeping it ready.
Winner Round 1 - Draw
Intermission You know CLD night is just starting. She shouldn't have even stepped up to JSH. He can't stand her.
CLD: "Captain Joo. Just how poor are you at your job? I have never been on good terms with you, but I have trusted you wholly with his Majesty's safety. However, this incident was a bolt out of the blue. An assassination attempt from a traitor?" (side eye look) JSH: "You are right. It is all my fault." CLD: "The biggest problem is his visits to his private residence. If you cannot stop his travels, such an incident may end up recurring." JSH: "I concur. However, that is up to His Majesty to decide. It is neither up to me nor you." CLD: "But Captain Joo.."
Yeah, he gave her his backside and walked away...yes!!!
Ding...Ding - Round 2 PJH's crew comes out swinging some serious jabs at Li. He has them voice their opinions in court thinking they can push Li into the corner and give him some good body shots. But Li wasn't going to take anymore, he threw a right and left jab. Gets PJH on the ropes and got a good uppercut in when he told them basically send another petition, I got something for you. Try me. Go Li!!!
"Your Majesty. Chu Dal-ha attempted to assassinate you. How could you hold an interrogation over a report such a man made? Please retreat the order of interrogation. The report from that traitor must be false one he concocted to avoid punishment. There is no solid evidence proving the existence of a spy who colluded with the Qing. You must behead the criminal and hang up his head for display to show the gravity of his crimes to the people and let it serve as a lesson to all. We implore you not to discuss our words of advice and grant our petition."
Li: "I have seen you all for a long time since the days of the late king. But every single one of you remains the same and eternally unchanging. You act as if you care for the nation and its people. But do you truly think I do not realize that your safety and personal gain are your sole concern? It is utterly appalling and disgraceful. Compared to all of you, Chu Dal-ha is a thousandfold more loyal as he risked his life to report on the spy who colluded with the Qing!"
"Your Majesty. How could you compare a wicked traitor to us court officials? It is highly inappropriate!
Li: "Heed my words! If anyone submits another petition to go against me on this, no matter who you are, I shall consider that you are attempting to hide the spy and have you punished for high treason.
Winner Round 2 - Lil!
Intermission Here we go Queen Park. My gurl, chilling out in her palace crib and doesn't know WTH is going on. Best line: "What on earth is happening in the palace?"
KMH yeah, we have him going to the dark side. Seriously? We knew he was going to trip when he knew that KMW was siding with Li. Yep, he is standing on shaky ground. He is still ticked and feeling some kind of way that KMW is still into Li. Heaven forbid if he knew that she slept with him. This is looking bad. Can KMH just be like Caroline from Poltergeist and see the light. We are all telling KMH "go to the light KMH, go to the light."
Ding...Ding - Round 3 Li gets entail from KMW about Mak-dong who recognized Chu Dal-ha. This could have been a big hit for our team. But that was short-lived PJH got there first and killed him.
Winner Round 3 - PJH
Ding...Ding - Round 4 Li decides to send one final warning to PJH. They are toe to toe right now in the ring.
Li: "Principal Director. Confess your crimes and be punished. I will not interrogate you if you do." PJH: "I am not sure which crime you are referring to, Your Majesty." Li: "Do you truly believe your treasonous collusion with the Qing can remain a secret? When the interrogation begins, all your crimes from murdering Mak-dong to concealing your liaison with the Qing to poisoning the late King to death will be exposed." PJH: "Your Majesty. With all due respect, you cannot punish me for the late king's death. Even if a poisoning took place and I gave out the order to do so, you cannot expose these crimes. If you punish me for them, the people will think that they were your doing. And this will serve as a pretext for treason, which will then lead to your dethronement." Li: "A pretext for treason? A pretext for treason, you say. The people believe that I poisoned my brother and my sister-in-law to ascend to the throne and committed depravity by taking my brother's woman. The people condemn and point fingers at me for being a pathetic king. A king who lets the Principal Director, his uncle, take control of the court and abuse his power as he sees fit and also indulges himself in baduk with the gidaeryeong, a man whom he is attracted to at Yeongchwijeong. All my action so far...provided ample pretexts for treason. That is why I am taking action now. The king...executing his own kin who has recklessly yielded his power will inspire the people more than ever. Do not be concerned about treason. All this is to prevent one. I will give you one final chance. Confess your crimes and be punished. If you do, I shall spare you from the humiliation of being interrogated in the open. What is your choice?" PJH: "Allow me some time to think." Li: "You have one day. You will come here at this exact hour tomorrow and confess your crimes."
Winner - Draw
Ding...Ding - Round 5 Li and PJH hit gloves and the fight beings...
PJH: "I apologize to Your Majesty. But I have none to state. I have been your loyal subject thus far and have never been disloyal to you. I have always been prepared to give you my life if necessary. However, not even a royal command can force me to falsely confess crimes I did not commit, for a smear against my reputation equates to one against the reputation of you and this nation." Li: "You adamantly...refuse...to state your crimes?" PJH: "Yes, Your Majesty. As I have no more to say, I shall excuse myself now."
Winner - Draw
Looks like we have to have a one more round which is for all the money here. I'm saying a draw because we are now going to have to have Li do a TKO on PJH's ass to win everything. Do you think he can do it?
Love moment - Li and KMW Li: "Why did you come to the palace when you have not fully recovered yet? KMW: "I came as I had something to tell you." Li: "Is it because I arrested Chu Dal-ha without telling you?" KMW: " How would I dare to comment on your decision? Nevertheless, if you arrested Chu Dal-ha to protect me when you knew it was all my crime and not his, I must say you still do not know me well." Li: "I decided to take measures first as I anticipated you would react this way." KMW: "Was it because I am a woman?" Li: "It is because you are MY woman. This interrogation is being held to find the treacherous spy of the Qing from three years ago. This is a quest I have long striven for and a duty I must fulfill. What could I possibly do if I had you bound in ropes as a traitor? The fear that you might get hurt would paralyze and bar me. I understand how you feel. I know guilt weighs on your heart. However, this is also what Chu Dal-ha wants. Remember that and return home." KMW: "Your Majesty. Is the spy who communicated with the Qing...Principal Director Park Jong-hwan? I looked back upon hearing the news of the abolition of the Border Defense Council. Having the Grand Prince accompany you to the gisinje, the substitution of the Princess, and the appointment of the Crown Prince were all a power struggle between you and the Principal Director. Three years ago, when my father was taken to the Qing, when Hongjang died, and when I was at death's door, I took a vow before the heavens that I would dethrone the captivated king and bring justice to the world. And that I would make you feel the pain and suffer the indignity of being betrayed by the person you trusted. But in hindsight, the one who was captivated...was me. I was blinded by the captivation and failed t see the man you truly are. In truth, I still don't understand, Your Majesty. Attacking the Principal Director will only endanger your reign. For what reason are you taking such a high risk?
Well, did you all not stop and say, "Damn, my gurl KMW! Tell your man your truth!!!" Then now we have Li chocking up.
Li: "I was ashamed. (There you have it...no truer words!) Even a powerless commoner...risks their lives to carry out their duties. But I, their king, have failed to do anything. Hiding the crime I have committed...has been eating me alive." KMW: "Are you referring to the crime that you mentioned to me? The one that began three years ago and still continues to this day?" Li: "You will turn your back on me if you learn what it is. You will spit on my face, condemn, and loathe me." KMW: "If it is against your wishes, you do not have to say anything." Li: "What more can I hide from you? When the late king passed away, he gave me his last words. (flashback) I went against my brother's last words and ascended to the throne. The man standing before you...is a criminal who usurped the throne." KMW: "Your Majesty. You ascended to the throne to keep the late king's last words. It was to protect the Grand Prince and the Princess that you became a criminal. For the past three years, I have been wandering, lost in the Underworld. However, you are still in the Underworld. I will stay by your side every step. I will endure it all with you...and be of support to you.”
Now this was some serious talking here. I have to say...Li is fine! He has that whole beard thing going on. I was like, hold up! He is looking good. No wonder CLD is trying in the worse way to get some. Too bad. And speaking of her, the lipstick. Do you really think he is going to kiss her? Let me think about that for a minute. NO!!!
Not one episode can go by without me mentioning my sweetie pie CP. That cute smile of his just lights his whole face up. He is going to break so many hearts when he is older.
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I like the other romance which is brewing between SYL and the princess. That is more watchable.
Loving all the stories but I want to get back to LB's story too.
Now, can we talk about LSY being all batman with that cape of his. When he came to the carriage and didn't just hit it, he smashed the damn thing into pieces to get SZ. You know when I saw XW in the carriage with her, did anyone think that what he was wearing had blood over it. I was like did he just come out of prison? But LSY sidekick was all that. He broke it down with those soldiers.
Sister Gurl, Sister Gurl SR! Gurl, you gonna fix your man I see it and feel it. I knew he was all shaky and up to no good. Oh, I don't think she is going to say anything yet. She's gonna get him big time. Oh, and then LD has his side chick, say what? I didn't see that coming.
I like it so far, but SZ voice sometimes is a bit grating to me, but overall. I think it is a good watch. Interested to see where this all leads to especially the clenching of his heart. Will it every stop.
I have attached above episodes 5-8 which are previews.
Glad to see my man LYN doing his thing. Can I say these men and this flowing hair is too much.
I am liking STL and the highness.
But we know this brotherhood something is going to go down; you can feel it.
I can see the LHW is going to be caught being held by BSY. I think she is eventually going to end up with him because too much has happened between her and YJC. He just cannot let go.
WYH is telling her, let's keep it a secret but guess what? It isn't now because WJG already told KSR.
I can see there is going to be a big custody battle here.
The ending...ho hum! I mean it was just a long-drawn-out speech of him confessing his love since they were already married. I wish they would have done something other than the proposal. Wasted time.
The outfits for the show, none of them I cared for at all. But hey, that's just me.
Let me tell you something, oh me and PSA, she would rule the day that she would start some of her crazy with me. I snap her real quick back to reality that she would definitely not do anything to me again, girl has some nerve. For real!
In this corner - Theme music - MJ - Bad - Who's Bad" - Yes, Li!!!!
Wearing majestic red/gold trim and Majesty of the Nation and People's Brother - Majesty Li
In the other corner - Theme Music - MJ - Beat It - No one wants to be defeated!
Wearing robes of purple/black trim and Traitor to the Nation - P J H
Tonight's bout "We gonna turn this mother out!" or better known as "Rumble in the Palace."
Place your bets. Will it be Majestic Li in the Red or Robes of Purple Traitor PJH.
Ding...Ding - Round 1
PJH meets with his crew, now they have no idea that they are backing the wrong guy here really but because he is one screw loose, they are staying on his train and not getting off. But you have to appease the nut right. So, let's just agree with him and do what he wants they are all thinking. Stop the interrogation from happening and according to PJH if they sprinkle some chaos. He is sure to win. But not so fast.
Li tells his crew; look you all have to dig up info from three years ago. Shut down the border council folks too. Tell KMH to sit his ass down and stay out of it. He was involved three years ago. So just chill out. Li is holding his cards close and not telling anyone he does have his ace in the hole. And we all know that is CLD. He is just keeping it ready.
Winner Round 1 - Draw
Intermission
You know CLD night is just starting. She shouldn't have even stepped up to JSH. He can't stand her.
CLD: "Captain Joo. Just how poor are you at your job? I have never been on good terms with you, but I have trusted you wholly with his Majesty's safety. However, this incident was a bolt out of the blue. An assassination attempt from a traitor?"
(side eye look) JSH: "You are right. It is all my fault."
CLD: "The biggest problem is his visits to his private residence. If you cannot stop his travels, such an incident may end up recurring."
JSH: "I concur. However, that is up to His Majesty to decide. It is neither up to me nor you."
CLD: "But Captain Joo.."
Yeah, he gave her his backside and walked away...yes!!!
Ding...Ding - Round 2
PJH's crew comes out swinging some serious jabs at Li. He has them voice their opinions in court thinking they can push Li into the corner and give him some good body shots. But Li wasn't going to take anymore, he threw a right and left jab. Gets PJH on the ropes and got a good uppercut in when he told them basically send another petition, I got something for you. Try me. Go Li!!!
"Your Majesty. Chu Dal-ha attempted to assassinate you. How could you hold an interrogation over a report such a man made? Please retreat the order of interrogation. The report from that traitor must be false one he concocted to avoid punishment. There is no solid evidence proving the existence of a spy who colluded with the Qing. You must behead the criminal and hang up his head for display to show the gravity of his crimes to the people and let it serve as a lesson to all. We implore you not to discuss our words of advice and grant our petition."
Li: "I have seen you all for a long time since the days of the late king. But every single one of you remains the same and eternally unchanging. You act as if you care for the nation and its people. But do you truly think I do not realize that your safety and personal gain are your sole concern? It is utterly appalling and disgraceful. Compared to all of you, Chu Dal-ha is a thousandfold more loyal as he risked his life to report on the spy who colluded with the Qing!"
"Your Majesty. How could you compare a wicked traitor to us court officials? It is highly inappropriate!
Li: "Heed my words! If anyone submits another petition to go against me on this, no matter who you are, I shall consider that you are attempting to hide the spy and have you punished for high treason.
Winner Round 2 - Lil!
Intermission
Here we go Queen Park. My gurl, chilling out in her palace crib and doesn't know WTH is going on. Best line: "What on earth is happening in the palace?"
KMH yeah, we have him going to the dark side. Seriously? We knew he was going to trip when he knew that KMW was siding with Li. Yep, he is standing on shaky ground. He is still ticked and feeling some kind of way that KMW is still into Li. Heaven forbid if he knew that she slept with him. This is looking bad. Can KMH just be like Caroline from Poltergeist and see the light. We are all telling KMH "go to the light KMH, go to the light."
Ding...Ding - Round 3
Li gets entail from KMW about Mak-dong who recognized Chu Dal-ha. This could have been a big hit for our team. But that was short-lived PJH got there first and killed him.
Winner Round 3 - PJH
Ding...Ding - Round 4
Li decides to send one final warning to PJH. They are toe to toe right now in the ring.
Li: "Principal Director. Confess your crimes and be punished. I will not interrogate you if you do."
PJH: "I am not sure which crime you are referring to, Your Majesty."
Li: "Do you truly believe your treasonous collusion with the Qing can remain a secret? When the interrogation begins, all your crimes from murdering Mak-dong to concealing your liaison with the Qing to poisoning the late King to death will be exposed."
PJH: "Your Majesty. With all due respect, you cannot punish me for the late king's death. Even if a poisoning took place and I gave out the order to do so, you cannot expose these crimes. If you punish me for them, the people will think that they were your doing. And this will serve as a pretext for treason, which will then lead to your dethronement."
Li: "A pretext for treason? A pretext for treason, you say. The people believe that I poisoned my brother and my sister-in-law to ascend to the throne and committed depravity by taking my brother's woman. The people condemn and point fingers at me for being a pathetic king. A king who lets the Principal Director, his uncle, take control of the court and abuse his power as he sees fit and also indulges himself in baduk with the gidaeryeong, a man whom he is attracted to at Yeongchwijeong. All my action so far...provided ample pretexts for treason. That is why I am taking action now. The king...executing his own kin who has recklessly yielded his power will inspire the people more than ever. Do not be concerned about treason. All this is to prevent one. I will give you one final chance. Confess your crimes and be punished. If you do, I shall spare you from the humiliation of being interrogated in the open. What is your choice?"
PJH: "Allow me some time to think."
Li: "You have one day. You will come here at this exact hour tomorrow and confess your crimes."
Winner - Draw
Ding...Ding - Round 5
Li and PJH hit gloves and the fight beings...
PJH: "I apologize to Your Majesty. But I have none to state. I have been your loyal subject thus far and have never been disloyal to you. I have always been prepared to give you my life if necessary. However, not even a royal command can force me to falsely confess crimes I did not commit, for a smear against my reputation equates to one against the reputation of you and this nation."
Li: "You adamantly...refuse...to state your crimes?"
PJH: "Yes, Your Majesty. As I have no more to say, I shall excuse myself now."
Winner - Draw
Looks like we have to have a one more round which is for all the money here. I'm saying a draw because we are now going to have to have Li do a TKO on PJH's ass to win everything. Do you think he can do it?
Love moment - Li and KMW
Li: "Why did you come to the palace when you have not fully recovered yet?
KMW: "I came as I had something to tell you."
Li: "Is it because I arrested Chu Dal-ha without telling you?"
KMW: " How would I dare to comment on your decision? Nevertheless, if you arrested Chu Dal-ha to protect me when you knew it was all my crime and not his, I must say you still do not know me well."
Li: "I decided to take measures first as I anticipated you would react this way."
KMW: "Was it because I am a woman?"
Li: "It is because you are MY woman. This interrogation is being held to find the treacherous spy of the Qing from three years ago. This is a quest I have long striven for and a duty I must fulfill. What could I possibly do if I had you bound in ropes as a traitor? The fear that you might get hurt would paralyze and bar me. I understand how you feel. I know guilt weighs on your heart. However, this is also what Chu Dal-ha wants. Remember that and return home."
KMW: "Your Majesty. Is the spy who communicated with the Qing...Principal Director Park Jong-hwan? I looked back upon hearing the news of the abolition of the Border Defense Council. Having the Grand Prince accompany you to the gisinje, the substitution of the Princess, and the appointment of the Crown Prince were all a power struggle between you and the Principal Director. Three years ago, when my father was taken to the Qing, when Hongjang died, and when I was at death's door, I took a vow before the heavens that I would dethrone the captivated king and bring justice to the world. And that I would make you feel the pain and suffer the indignity of being betrayed by the person you trusted. But in hindsight, the one who was captivated...was me. I was blinded by the captivation and failed t see the man you truly are. In truth, I still don't understand, Your Majesty. Attacking the Principal Director will only endanger your reign. For what reason are you taking such a high risk?
Well, did you all not stop and say, "Damn, my gurl KMW! Tell your man your truth!!!" Then now we have Li chocking up.
Li: "I was ashamed. (There you have it...no truer words!) Even a powerless commoner...risks their lives to carry out their duties. But I, their king, have failed to do anything. Hiding the crime I have committed...has been eating me alive."
KMW: "Are you referring to the crime that you mentioned to me? The one that began three years ago and still continues to this day?"
Li: "You will turn your back on me if you learn what it is. You will spit on my face, condemn, and loathe me."
KMW: "If it is against your wishes, you do not have to say anything."
Li: "What more can I hide from you? When the late king passed away, he gave me his last words. (flashback) I went against my brother's last words and ascended to the throne. The man standing before you...is a criminal who usurped the throne."
KMW: "Your Majesty. You ascended to the throne to keep the late king's last words. It was to protect the Grand Prince and the Princess that you became a criminal. For the past three years, I have been wandering, lost in the Underworld. However, you are still in the Underworld. I will stay by your side every step. I will endure it all with you...and be of support to you.”
Now this was some serious talking here. I have to say...Li is fine! He has that whole beard thing going on. I was like, hold up! He is looking good. No wonder CLD is trying in the worse way to get some. Too bad. And speaking of her, the lipstick. Do you really think he is going to kiss her? Let me think about that for a minute. NO!!!
Not one episode can go by without me mentioning my sweetie pie CP. That cute smile of his just lights his whole face up. He is going to break so many hearts when he is older.
Two more episodes, can I stand it...