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The 14th episode left me with a pleasant vibe.
Grandfather isn't giving up on her. It looks like he went on an outing to get special herbs needed for his granddaughter's endeavour. If I remember, he has a special ink making recipe. So, his outing with the two other members of his family is the mean to gather the missing ingredients.
He describes his bondless love for his family by writing "Deep as the sea, kinship entwined". What a spirit he has.

Thank you...very moving.

Marvelous Women is a strong recommandation.

Cross fingers.

Thank you. Very difficult songs to sing. They nailed them.

At early age he had already fallen for her. But as a child, that emotion could not be translated as such. It was then admiration. Now, unconsciously, he is courting her. He is doing everything he can to protect her. This is going to be an interesting pairing.

Yang Zi once more is the best actress for this role.
Elvis Han never disappoint in his choice of character.

To introduce the history of ink making, this story is an amalgam of past Cdramas. Although the numerous "déjà vu" Cdramas scenes, this story has a charm in itself that is appealing through the cinematography, wardrobe, props, historical buildings, furnitures, courtyards, cobblestone streets, bridges, etc. I like being taken by the hands through the busy and messy streets.

And what I marvel upon is the reproduction of an ink making workshop through the hard work of a woman.

On another note the airing of Zhan Zhao Adventures give me a hard time. Except the fighting scenes, I am bored to death. I haven't dropped it yet. However I skip all the poison and discution scenes. Are they faces AI generated ?

Thank you. I did a tour of all 3 recommandatons. Great ! This actor is a likeable person.
I shall search my Chinatown to buy the DVD version of Blades of the Guardian.

Did you read the book ?

Whatever his agenda...I back him up.

@Lili
Because the silk road was established over 2000 years ago all Asia, Westerner and African merchants bought and sold products such as furs, rice, millet, silk, cotton, root vegetables, glass, porcelain and mainly tea. Era also during which products the Brits stole. It is a fascinating period of human history.

My favorite Cdrama. Winter Begonia embraces arts in all levels

I made a tour of the history of ink and it is an incredible lesson.

From what I understood, the downfall of the Lou clan was not the Tian clan's making.

To save the Lou clan's history, Master Lou gave the Tian family, whom was formely a Lou's "slave", his entire properties as an inheritance.

In regards to the Lou's recipe (the manual), the Lou clan's first son gave that manual to Li Zhen.

Tian Ben Chang, whom was Li Zhen former fiancé and the only Tian's son, wanted a revenge then burnt Lou clan's country side dwelings.

As for who took down the Lou clan, it surely comes from the capital so, for political reason. The Tian family had no back up during that period to deal with the Lou's. Time will tell who did that.

Perfect wrap up.
Perfect cast.
Perfect script.
Perfect sound track.
Perfect cinematography.
Perfect time to introduce AI tech to people that have not understood its scary consequences.
Perfect occasion to invite people to discover more about AI tech.

Correct. Whatever his means for revenge, there will be an army of viewers backing him.

Her passion for her craft is contagious. This character is a rare pearl.
Every day I am anxiously waiting for this series.

No big deal. I didn't notice your past comment...must be well written though.

I don't read spoilers anyway as I keep up to date, as much as possible, with the airing Cdramas I watch. Cdramaland is the sole World where I don't put forward my spoilbrat attitude. By reading spoilers there would be no reason to watch the episodes.

What a shame, this site doesn't allow more that 1 heart.

A diplomatic way to avoid a spoiler. If some commenters could use your good judment, the spoiler tag wouldn't be needed. It's a compliment by the way.