I think he died in the war. I don't think they ever had the happily ever after. Eventhough she finally achieved the highest achievements, success and respect of ink-making especially for a woman in those times, same cannot be said about the love life. It was sad to see her waiting for him. Eventhough the show brought him back for 2 seconds in the ending , I think it was meant to show that he died in the war and that they would reunite in her death. I wonder if this is based on a novel or if this is based on true story.
The star of the show - Laidi. The underrated star of the show - Hong Bing. Cried my eyes out. Slice of life is Slice of Life - you cant pick and choose what life throws at you. Especially a sick child. Loved this show from start to finish. I've hoped she would eventually treasure Hong Bing's devotion to her and I was heartbroken that she did realise only too late. That's life isn't ? Finding her voice because Hong Bing even with PTSD was incredibly moving. This drama deserves all the accolades and the cast was amazing. I loved all the characters, unexpectedly even Master Song 😭
Liu HongBing has grown on me by leaps and bounds. Sadly, XiaoXiao took the wrong turn ... I'm sad the direction of his path, I hope I'm wrong but the foreshadowing is hard to ignore. I don't Qin'E knows about Xiaoxiao's situation yet but I'm sad for the potential squashed there
Love this drama from beginning till the end. Faithfully everyday I would watch them. I love the character arc of each of the main characters, even Tian Jia Tai. When they finally meet - devastatingly directed, scripted and acted ! Never a dull episode. One of the best republican dramas out there
and 7th prince is dumbest ever. Giving away your military power to a guy just an episode ago you thought was a traitor about to rebel. what utter absurdity justifying the risk of mutiny because of monetary merit, there other ways to merit the soldiers, just crazy. Didnt his father in his death bed , warn him to take control and have power you need the military or else why stripping 3rd prince title , he was nearly murdered to secure this military power. Can't stand this weak Emperor , can Shuiqiu please knock some sense into him once again.