Mizuhira-san

4 different marriages~ & imperial chaos ensuing

1. A compatible marriage (crown prince couple)2. A chaotic marriage (Cheng Wang and his concubines)3. "Out of the blue" marriage (showed so little about them, and thus looks like a 'cut and paste' event; All good, cuz at least they're happy)4. The perfect marriage✨ (love, understanding and respect exist in their relationship~)It teared me up when Wan'er replied to Yan Chi's, "Thank you for putting up with me," with "All I've ever wanted was to build a home with you." Awwnn 🥹On to the politics plot, everything is escalating quickly, and the tables are turning. Several characters are showing their true colours one after another. What secrets do they keep?

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Revelation and acceptance tightening the existing friendship and emotional bonds

Watching episode 11 inspires me as the members bravely confront their past mistakes and secrets. The small steps they took to understand each other by allowing the chance to share their stories forged a stronger bond within the team. Cao Sheng, Zeng Qian, Feng Bu Huai, and Xie Jing Tang, though they are individuals from different fields and agendas, the trust they've built in facing danger and overcoming hardships unites them. They embody maturity, approaching challenges with a wise mindset. Despite their talents and skills, they remain human, grappling with weaknesses while remaining humble and strong. They may be knocked down, but they rise again and strike back with determination. The team's resilience stems not only from their physical strength or intellect, but also from their ability to discern what truly matters: their loved ones, and to stop more disasters from happening at the present moment.

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😭😭😭

😭😭😭😭 Baby Zi Xiu (Taotie).. You waited for a thousand years for your dear friend, Jin Ge, to come see you again. It was short, but it was such an endearing moment watching Xiao Yao, Bing Zhu and Zi Xiu playing games so happily before Zi Xiu disappears... It also warms my heart to see Bing Zhu letting his inner child surface as he plays along with his 'younger siblings' (they look like brothers and sisters to me ^^ Love them so much)~ On the other hand, I feel bad for Dai Lu's end.. I understand she went down the wrong path due to her insecurities, but she still had Xiao Yao in her heart. We can see it through her eyes, and her reluctance to harm her friend. After all, she was just another naive and foolish little Flower Demon, who's never hurt a single soul before. Dai Lu's heart my have been tainted by dark forces during her stay at 'The Realm of Mist and Void', but I'm sure there's still a speck of light sparkling inside her heart....

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Inner demons and Utilitarian society

This was a heartbreaking episode for me. Dear, Huang Yin, may you rest in peace... ૮◞ ‸ ◟ ა It's becoming more intense as Xiao Yao and the girls overcame the first stage of the 2nd trial. The second stage is where they must suppress their inner demons: Greed, Jealousy, Vanity, Sloth and Schadenfreude. It's yet another cruel game of survival, in which one must be sacrificed for the mass; utilitarianism (i.e. the justification of sacrificing a life for the greatest good for the greatest number of people, emphasizing on the outcomes (consequences).) This situation is something we always see in everyday life. This is a lesson. The episode tells us that every life matters, whatever the circumstance, and that we mustn't "tag a price" on anybody's lives. There's no one in this world who's worthless, and one's wealth & status doesn't always mean they're of higher significance.

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Haunted house escape

Episode 14 definitely caught my interest. Although the cooking contest was kinda cute, I wondered if that was all there is to their trials... (that would be disappointing X'3) Xiao Yao is slowly becoming mature as she faces the true nature of those blinded by greed, arrogance . . . , and one's insecurities. All these young women come from noble families, who only know how to order around other people while staying poised and ladylike. Their arrogant personalities know no bounds, which became apparent when their beautiful masks are torn down when faced with a dog-eat-dog situation; except for a few who still have sincerity. On the other hand, Da Li's insecurities got the better of her..., to the point of betraying her former best friend, Xiao Yao. Where did things went wrong? How could this happen? It hurts... Da Li's betrayal towards Xiao Yao and their friendship was so deep, as if I were the friend who got backstabbed.. The Flower demon felt overshadowed by the person she always looked up to, and cared for. Da Li's desperation for survival borne feelings of self-doubts, which sprouted into jealously towards Xiao Yao who could overcome any obstacle that comes her way... Will their friendship end right here? Or will Da Li come back to her senses?

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Enlightened Truths

"That was his way of telling me not to hate myself.. Letting him go was the right choice... It was Fang Zhou who had saved me once again..." Tang Li Ci has finally come to terms with his obsession towards his former mentor, senior brother and family. It is then that our male lead becomes a more powerful being than he was, and is fully in control of himself and over his decisions. Additionally, we finally get to know the actual hidden powers behind that urged Liu Yan onto the wrongful path. (I was right about this. Liu Yan seemed like the ultimate villain from what they showed us in the initial episodes, but his actions and thought process always hinted that he had someone controlling him, making him a human puppet and the mastermind's face. His hatred and anger are real, but his intentions got twisted more than it originally was after Gui Mu Dan's interference.

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Proving oneself with duel, wine, and a little bit of playfulness

Episode 20 gave me a glimmer of hope for Mister Tang 'Huli', especially with his duel against Master Puzhu. The chosen location for their duel was the remarkable Qingyang Realm, also known as The Peak of Heaven, which all members of the Sword Alliance consider to be of great importance. The fight between these two powerful beings was so captivating that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen—I even watched it on repeat, lol! Among all the fight scenes I've seen so far in this drama, I would rank this one as one of my top favourites! The background music made the scene all the more alive~ Love it! X3 ADDITIONALLY, another favourite scene has to be the one where Chi Yun and Shen Lang Hun were having a conversation about Sword Alliance's leader, Master Shao's, crane, and Xue Xian Zi popped out of nowhere, thinking how it's a shame that the crane can't be cooked whole in just one pot. LOL He's SO FUNNY, I can't!!! 🤣🤣🤣

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