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It is good that the writer did the opposite of the book in some areas. At least he/she was creative in that aspect. Regarding SH, Lu needs a love rival to keep him on his toes and as a good enough reason to stand his ground against his mom. Also, Zhou is treading carefully because he somewhat believes that Lu is unaware of what his mom is doing in the dark. SH and XY are a match made in heaven because of their backgrounds. They have so much in common and would thrive together as a couple than Lu and XY. I don't understand why XY is willing to sell herself short for someone she doesn't fancy to have court support.

I understand what you are saying about the love rival. Sometimes, love rivals are needed to push the slow-witted lover boy into action. It is good that he is introduced because Lu's mom would never approve of Zhen. Remember what she did to her when they first met? Also, Lu knows that Ran opposes his relationship with her sister because of his family background. So, it is a do-or-die affair for Lu to get the girl, no matter what!
I'm also shocked Su hid the evidence. He reasoned that he didn't want it to fall into the wrong hands, but he didn't know Official Zhou either. So, why did he trust him? Also, Su didn't know the relationship between Lu and Zhou before he came in, so if he intended to cause a conflict between them, it wouldn't work at this point. Lastly, Zhao knew he would be killed in prison and that it was just a matter of time. He has so many opportunities to tell Lu who the mastermind was but he didn't. So, why did he write it in his blood at the last minute? Anybody would have picked up the evidence.
I thought the mastermind was the empress, but the eldest princess? I didn't see that coming! What reason does she have to rebel? Does she want to be in power instead of her brother because she's the firstborn?

It was a beautiful drama. At first, I didn't know what to make of the king and later found that he was a man with conscience. He did the right thing by reforming his court and removing all the rotten eggs. He also respected his woman take advantage of his status to make her be what she doesn't want to be. I liked how he stood his ground against his mother and refused to let her have her way. Not many sons can do that and get away with it. All in all, it was an interesting work of art.

I've also seen in a couple of dramas playing a character like that. He has the looks for it!

I sincerely pray it would happen soon in all societies of the world.

Let's see how the drama will explain the beginning of their relationship. The novel made sense because how can he claim to love his wife and have another wife from his hometown residing elsewhere? I knew he was shady when I saw him. Even his interactions with his wife were fake.

At first, they might be very confused with the changes especially with the freedom women now have to be who they want to be (in some society). We know today that women can rewrite her life story if she chooses. I met one of them in January 2023 at her doctoral ceremony. According to her, she moved from TX to GA in 2008 with three little boys under the age of 10 and an Associate degree. She said she told herself that shouldn't be the story of her life. So she picked up herself in a totally new environment and did the impossible. She completed her studies in May 2022.
The person would be blown away if an ancient person met this woman. In how many societies in the world today can a single woman with three children go from nothing to something? I think we have more courage and are more determined to succeed as a person than our predecessors. In high school, my friends and I talked about what we wanted to be. I had no clue what I wanted to be, but because we just watched a drama about a lady that became a woman of substance. I said, I think I want to be a woman of substance someone to be reckon with in whatever field I am. Now, I understand that a woman of substance is a remarkable woman. I think our ancestors would be impressed by how far we have come even though we are not as talented as they are, we've used what we have to advance in life.

In the drama, we only know the father cultivated him. Perhaps that was how he met Ran. Apart from Lui Wei, he has a secret strong support because Lu Wei is down now but he's still moving forward. Let's see what's up to and how he would explain the prepregnant mistress to the wife.

In the drama, we only know the father cultivated him. Perhaps that was how he met Ran. Apart from Lui Wei, he has a secret strong support because Lu Wei is down now but he's still moving forward. Let's see what's up to and how he would explain the prepregnant mistress to the wife.

I knew Li Di was a douche bag and his mom was a despicable human being as well. He didn't have time to make babies with his wife at home but had plenty of time to impregnate his concubine. What a slap in the face for Ran! I agree with official Zhou, who told Ran to leave him. But she can't just leave like that. She had to make him pay for the crime he committed against her dad first.

Our sincere gratitude for making time😊😊😊

Mad skills😁😁😁

Thank goodness we weren't born in a time like that. I know I would have caused my father so much trouble as a daughter😁😁😁Sometimes when I look back at my teenage days, I wonder how my family could have loved me so much, especially my dad and grandma. even though I was quiet, I was stubborn and troublesome in my own way. I don't think I have what it takes to raise a kid like me. Seriously😊😊😊

I didn't really see the guy's face it was so fast.

It was beautifully done. Without that move, the 50,000 men could win over the 300,000. It also happened in Novoland Pearl Eclipse when Hashi pulled a Legolas by shooting an arrow to kill the king right under everyone's nose. It was splendid!

My sentiments exactly. The sad part of getting a good person implicated in that era is always to use the people closest to them. Here, it was the son-in-law that the minister loved as a son because of his daughter. In Fighting for Love, it was the adopted son that the mom even wanted to marry her daughter.
I don't think the countryside is safe because you still have to deal with the local champions. who want to bring your family down because they are intimidated by your wealth if you are a local business owner doing very well.
Come to think of it, Minister Shen didn't do anything wrong, but the son-in-law, because of his greed, selfishness, and evil ambition, connived with bad people to put the lives of innocent people at risk. He also has a secret of going to a special brothel, or why would the lady of the place call him "Dear" if he's not a regular customer?

That's badass assassination just like how Ruyi assassinate in A Journey to Love. Even before the victim realized what was happening, he was already dead. Mad skills!

It is such a beautiful scene. I hope we get to see it. Thanks for providing it.

Sometimes, life has to make sense for mortals like me to understand it. It is an unsuccessful fight for love because nobody got the girl. It is just like the Korean Drama Mr. Sunshine, where three men supported, loved, and died for a girl. Sometimes it hurts when love doesn't make sense.

This is a beautiful drama. Short and sweet. This is what a short series drama should look like. I've seen Dai in a lot of short series, especially Republican Era dramas. I'd love to see him in a traditional historical one.