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I remember Lawrence Wang as Si Ming in Eternal Love Ten Miles Peach Blossoms. I hope it airs soon.

Mental instability is hereditary... Old Emperor, Emperor Sheng, Imperial grandson Qi Min.

Thank you for the recap. This could have been the introduction episodes to the drama, instead of random flashbacking. The viewers would understand the relevance of the old men, Wei Yan, Lord Li, Sui Changxin, Grand Tutor Tao and Wei Qilin(Fan).

Thank you for the recap. This entire subplot could have been one or two episodes, instead of random flashbacking. The viewers would understand the relevance of the old men, Wei Yan, Lord Li, Sui Changxin, Grand Tutor Tao and Wei Qilin(Fan).

The thought just came to me. Wei Yan was a villain with principles. He married the woman of his subordinate to shelter her and her unborn son. It was a convenient marriage. He ignored her, but allowed her to be the mistress of the house. The fake son thought his stepfather neglected them. Wei Yan propped up the weak emperor, to keep the dynasty intact. If there was no Boa, the dynasty would have collapsed after the lunatic Qi Min ascended the throne.

Were Qi Sheng and Qi Shu, the last two known members of the royal family? Was that why Prime Minister Wei Yan was pushing for a marriage between Qi Shu and Xie Zheng? They could replace Emperor Qi Sheng.

I was wondering where all the villagers came from, since many were killed in the massacre. I didn't realize it was a dream.

Very beautiful music, but the music editor could have lowered the volume in some scenes.

Xie Wu needs a girlfriend.

It was a steamy scene, literally. If he wasn't drugged, nothing would have happened.

I was ambivalent about his character. He was a good manipulator, and he clashed with Grand Tutor Li. I wasn't sad when he left. He looked tall and handsome, nonetheless.

I finally finished the final episodes.It was not an exciting end to the drama plot. Prime Minister Wei Yan had a gentlemanly exit, and Grand Tutor Li sat quietly in the dark while his assets were confiscated. They were all talk. Wei Yan and Xie Zheng had a little sword play. It was not a duel to the death. It was like a termination of their family connection. Even the clown emperor went almost mad. Show was entertaining, overall, with a good looking cast.

Final rating: 9.0

I had trouble recognizing some of the guys, too. I gave up eventually.

I haven't seen a Minister of War in the court. Only Grand Tutor Li and Prime Minister Wei. Who is in control of the armies?

The male cast should line up on a stage. Everyone is good looking, even the old guys. Li Dian Zun (... Mr. Jin/Jin Yuan Bao) would look handsome out of costume. He's 30 years of age.

Qi Min is megalomaniacal and narcissistic to the bone. Qian Qian didn't even comment. She is acting like the battered subservient wife, but it looks annoying.

Emperor has been suffering with paranoia and high anxiety. He needs some anti-anxiety medication. I feel sorry for Head Eunuch who has to serve Emperor 24/7. He lost his ear unjustly.

Song Yan should have been demoted to that job. 🤣🤣

😬 I grimaced. 🤣

Very good assessment! The writers had a field day creating the Sui princes, and the two actors showed their wide acting range, and they are in their 20s.