Italophilia

That ending!!

OMG, we waited so long. They're crying. I'm crying. Now, don't screw it up!! And we got cameos from Love Sick (2014) OG Yuri and Aim talking to their 2024 counterparts. That was such a cool moment.

Do they really gossip that loudly?

What's the deal with gossiping so loudly? Do they really want to be heard by everyone? Doesn't that embarrass them?

Jin's mom is problematic

I understand she has a difference of opinion with her husband but don't take it out on An, who doesn't seem like a bad guy.

Slowly falling in love

He has gotten to know her because she was so demanding earlier. And even when he was uncertain on what to do with her, he still was decent and bought her the basic supplies she would need, all South Korean products. And here he is again, using a scented candle for her to find her way to him in a crowded place.

It took 10 years

Talk about slow. Just kidding. There were many changes from the OG version, but nothing that changes the plot significantly. We're still at the same place, where San Ha confesses to Joo Won, and she doesn't know what to make of him. I'm enjoying the faster pace with fewer filler episodes. We get significant movement in the plot every episode and it's impactful.

OK, Zhi Shu has admitted it, no take backs

Who's the clueless one? Xiang Qin. And I'm not surprised. Zhi Shu has not been forthcoming with her, lest he give his mom power over him and start planning the wedding right away. But, he does know how he feels and that it's different than what he's felt for anyone before. Even Yu Shu knows since he witnessed the kiss at the hospital.

I'm screaming

That kiss, I mean, it was like they're releasing all the build-up from the weeks, months of tension they've been holding in. Holy moly!! YinWar always delivers.

Carriage ride

I was beyond relieved that Fang Fei did not share a carriage ride with her murderer. Duke Su was there on time, as always. And this time, they didn't need words to know how the other one felt. The Duke needed more comforting that she did, as he held onto her hands way too tightly.

Pass the tissues, please

I'm not sure I'll get over that episode. Her meimei deserved better than that. And I suspect Li Shuran was lying to Liu Wencai about that miscarriaged baby being his, just to give him extra incentive to exorcize Jiang Li/Fang Fei.

Everything is out in the open now

Well, sort of. We still don't know whether Ohm returns Mick's feelings or whether Per likes Win. But finally, Phun sees for himself that Aim never loved him and has always loved Lee. I hope his heartbreak heals quickly with Noh by his side. And I'm really glad Noh and Yuri just stayed friends throughout the series.

Push and pull is getting old

Pat was not firm enough with Paeng in the beginning, which gave her hope. You don't need a "date" to explain to your ex that there's no hope of getting back together. And Elyes should have trusted Pat.

My "pawn"

My "pawn," says Duke Su, but he treats Jiang Li/Xue Lie as his queen. As busy as he is, he has time to watch her take a nap. Even his two lackeys roll their eyes at the way the Duke has acted with to her. And now, she has a whistle to summon his men at all times. The way her stepmother and the eldest Princess and Chancellor Li are ganging up on her, she'll need that whistle.

Let's use this pawn

...to thoroughly clean the Imperial Court.Says the Emperor to Duke Su. It may sound offensive but Jiang Li/Xue Fang Fei had already given permission to Duke Su to use her as a pawn once her matters are taken care of. I really hope the Emperor has what it takes to follow through to include Consorts Li who he keeps by his side.

Corrupt governments

...breed fear into their citizens that they're afraid to speak up, even when they know it's the right thing to do. Magistrate Xue's mind is so far gone that he doesn't even recognize Ah Li was truly heartbreaking. All of this for a Prince's greed for wealth and power.

Duke Su for the win

I know he went there for his own purposes too, but he is not indifferent to Fang Fei/Jiang Li. The fact that he wanted her to know what happened at the brothel - that it was related to a case - to reassure her that he wasn't a customer there. And he goes to her whenever he feels like she may need him. In many ways, he lets her fight her own battles, but he also makes sure that he's there to back her up, if needed, because there's seems to be so many people wanting her to fail.