Jebran

Looking at the bad ratings with full essays written without even finishing the series.

This series is exactly what its title is "Against The Current"

Its about empowering oneself. Make the best of what is in your own control (She makes use of her knowledge learned from her scholars or tutors and her family of officials, Her father was an official in the ministry of justice.)
Take responsibility for your own action (lduty, loyalty and integrity) and not trying to empower yourself through marriage, evil schemes, or stealing. Surving , striving and rising above adversity or any situation.

This series getting more interesting. I think episode 25 should get a "Sub title" - The Retribution of the Rebel Emperor 🙃
It feels like her deceased family souls can finally be put to rest.

I'm waiting for the next episodes which I will name - "The Lin families betrayal of the Shen family." 🤪

Ep 29: The slap at the wedding and FL not acknowledging his family is justified.

Then, I like her coldness as I can get to see his clingy, cute and childish side. Does he think his wife will stab him with a sewing needle? Why do I feel he is a little afraid of her? 🤭

The change in him.
He started wearing plain clothes.
He is so happy about the coat her mother made for him and that he finally gets to wear it to meet her parents. 🥰
He shows her parents that he has a frugal side of him as he was away from home most of his life protecting the borders.

Ep 30: The Capital
He drugs and takes her with him to the Capital. He was afraid to leave in the Lin residence since his elders does not acknowledge her as his wife. I think he was afraid they would mistreat her.
He even demonstrate how he tricked her into thinking he drank the wine.
His eldest sister lives in the deceased Shen family home. 😔
This, again remind her of the Lin family breaking off the engagement.
I also note that he has never been to the Shen residence, as he explains that the emperor granted him the residence recently.

The eldest sister story is about to begin...