Well written review. Nicely summarized and those points you mentioned resonated in me when I finished this. I really like the themes and the relationship dynamic between FL and her mother. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Cya in other good dramas!;)
ML initially did not like FL, then on a situation, he became her brother, then FL has SML interested in her, and ML became jealous and chased after FL…Hahhaha. something like that, one of those triangles. ML is green flag indeed😅
A few minutes in and a 'princess' is led into the hall in 'handcuffs'. She was on death row because she refused…
Yeah, back then the Dynasty rules were messy. This drama tried to take some of the themes but the execution was half-hearted and over dramatic, however it’s a mini series, so expected to be done so.
Here is a YouTuber sharing very accurate info. compiled by scholars based on those Dynasty. At the 6mins marked, she talked about the menstruation issue in palace: https://youtu.be/ke1CyveyEHA?si=HTAWc6jLy_N-y3O6 Can’t take this series too seriously;)
The villain is supposed to love her but he is pimping her. So, maybe this is where the lack of assistance comes…
I just realise that the villain likes her and is jealous of ML😅. Really like the maid, she is the most insightful and smart character here;). You are right, this is quite enjoyable.
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Here is a YouTuber sharing very accurate info. compiled by scholars based on those Dynasty. At the 6mins marked, she talked about the menstruation issue in palace:
https://youtu.be/ke1CyveyEHA?si=HTAWc6jLy_N-y3O6
Can’t take this series too seriously;)