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I know what you're both doing but come on, was it really necessary for this conversation to turn so hurtful? And ML, couldn't you have started by asking her to wait?

Watching the Emperor gives me second hand embarrassment. They don't all have to be brilliant geniuses but ho-ly, how does that guy even manage to find his way to the seat.

That goodbye scene with the Zhao couple makes me pretty sure the guy will NOT come back safely at all. And I wonder who either impersonated Yan Zheng, or covered for how he was already "captured".

And the goodbye between Changing and Bao'er has completely melted me. These two are too adorable.

I guess we are now entering the action part of the drama. I hope it stays as good as these past 17 episodes.

Haha, true. If she didn't, it would have been really bad lol

Wow, what is it with these villains - each more insane than the last one. I thought Qi Min was nuts but his younger brother is apparently even even bigger psycho. And of course he's not going to die; who ever dies by falling off of a cliff in these dramas lol

It's kind of funny that as soon as ML put on a mask, nobody suddenly realises who he is even though he hasn't even bothered to change his clothes.

Now, I'm curious if FL is going to find out who he actually is before he leaves... Well, off to episode 17!

Awwwww, the chat between Gongsun Yin and ML about how FL would be perfect as his partner... And the way the ML hit the snoring guy to make him stop, hahahaha.

Song Yan saying that he had been beaten my a child was amusing. I half expected him to accuse Changning, making a complete idiot of himself haha.

I had a feeling the Grandfather was hiding a secret like this. So, the letter that everyone is after, is actually gone huh?

I can't say I quite follow the politics plot too well. I'm not complaining about the cute slice of life, I wouldn't mind watching that for the whole 40 episodes really, but it feels like there's almost too many players and too little revealed about them for now. Though I sense it's about to change with the ML leaving so soon.

And omg, these previews, especially episode 19...

Song Yan's audacity! Here he comes to her, and then says she's the one that can't let go. How I wish he'd just get punched in the face. At least the ML came and told him what he thinks. And the scene of them later beating him while Changning just stands close by and counts was awesome haha.

Poor Changning, a bit of a third wheel between ML and FL. But her piglet lantern - so cute! It's actually so rare for the kids in dramas not to be annoying but she's actually cute and adorable.

As much as I love Gongsun Yin, I knew the peace and bliss couldn't last when it was shown that he is watching them. I had a feeling that ML is going to leave around FL's birthday, they wouldn't have mentioned that date so specifically otherwise.

I honestly don't know whether I love or hate them building this little domestic bliss for the main couple. On one hand, it's super cute but at the same time, it's only a matter of time before it's torn apart.

I loved the whole town showing up at the house so that they could have ML's calligraphy, too. And him teaching Changning to write, that was sooo adorable.

I'm also getting more and more curious about Qi Min and what he might be up to. He's clearly against the Prime Minister, so that's enough for me lol

"What, did you buy this building?" - haha, go Changyu! I loved the way Yu Qianqian treated Madam Song, and everything she told her and how, too lol. I was kind of hoping the lesson she'd be taught would be bigger and more impactful, though.

I also can't help but kinda love Qi Min. He seems like a total psycho but there's something about him and his intensity that also makes him very fun (and hot *cough*). And the way Changyu so innocently makes a remark of how he might just like Qianqian. I can't blame Qianqian for not being too keen on telling her more of her story.

The scene of the kids meeting and playing together was adorable, too. I was kinda wondering if/when these two might meet, so it was a nice surprise for it to happen so soon.

Ooh, thank you. I think I have Love of the Divine Tree and the Wanted Detective on my list, so I'll have to check them out.

I have accidentally come across what I assume is a novel spoiler, so I have a bit of a theory about the princess and how things are going to develop for the side couples. But I'm pretty sure they will find a way to make it work.

And I agree, I really hope there aren't going to be any third wheels.

There is something about him that oozes a great villain energy, though. I'm currently watching the Blood of Youth, and he's definitely convincing. Though it would definitely be interesting to see him play a good guy for a change, as I think I've only ever seen him play vilains so far lol

And I'm guessing they will be a couple, too. I suspect that when the plot develops, it will evolve into a very cute one, given the Gongsun Yin has a very cute guy energy.

Ummm... I'm a little confused now, because they're two different characters aren't they? The Princess, who was impersonating her brother and was forced to go back after Gongsun Yin revealed she was there and then Yu Qianqian, who arrived in that small town a few years ago when she was pregnant.

Yeah, that is what I suspect as well. She looked rather uneasy when she saw it was him in that room.

She's a princess, btw? I have missed that lol

I'm not sure how to feel about the way ML went berserk on the Guo guy. On one hand, yaay for him being protective but at the same time, that was a bit intense and scary lol

Now, I'm curious about the Princess and all. It feels like they're building towards a love story between her and Gongsun Yin. Such a shame that he just reported her like this, it could have been so cute if she stayed there and things developed over time.

Haha, ML sidekicks calling the FL Marchioness. I have a feeling there's going to be quite a lot of amusing moments with this lol

And hmmmmm, Yu Qianqian clearly knows Qi Min. I was wondering when he's going to show up for how high he is on the cast list. Why do they have to keep ending the episodes that way, and making us wait for answers :(

Yeah, this is exactly why I'm amused when people are constantly arguing what is more important. BOTH are important lol

A part of me really feels respect towards the FL for keeping her tongue in check for so long before finally lashing out at that Granny Kang. I'd probably have snapped way, way sooner lol

I always can't help finding it a bit amusing when they discuss army provisions vs support to the people. Sure, it's important to support the army but at the same time, what's the point of having an army to begin with if you starve your people or ensure that they hate you so much that, should the enemy actually invade, they may choose to side with them for a glimmer of hope that things will improve?

And of course, the Emperor is completely useless and spineless. It's funny how it's often either a full on tyrant, or a completely useless puppet. I hope the whole politics plot stays interesting rather than drag on.

But, our dear ML, aren't you overreacting a bit? The Li guy is clearly helping, and if he wanted to screw you over, he would already have announced that you're there.

They want to find a letter, huh. Yeah, no doubts there must be more history to her father than what the FL knows. Especially that the grandfather also wanted to say something but didn't get a chance to finish. And I bet the parents weren't killed by the bandits but also by assassins sent by someone.

So, the Prime Minister is the enemy. Is the other guy on the ML's side then, I wonder? It would seem so, if the two daughters that his teacher was asked to protect are FL and her sister. Unless it's even more complicated than that. And why on earth do they finish on such a cliffhanger lol

I swear, the ML and his friend's disconnection from the kind of life the FL and her family leads is one of the most amusing things in the drama. Not to mention, the scenes when the friend was imagining what she had to do to convince the ML to marry into her family, and later ones was hilarious. I had to pause for a moment because I was laughing so hard I couldn't see through the tears.

"Sun-gongzi likes things tidy so he cleaned the whole house before he left" - damn, why can't I get guests like this lol

Weren't there supposed to be people 'undercover' in that town, though? Or perhaps I just misunderstood, that's also an option.

What a useless magistrate, and the guy that keeps telling him what to do is just so annoying. The friend arrived just in time but ugh, I don't know, perhaps it's just me but this actor is dubbed so badly in my perception.

One thing I'm surprised by is that noone has openly recognised the ML for who he really is. That one guy from the suicide attackers seems to have recognised him but didn't say anything.

I'm really, really intrigued how it's going to develop. Been a while since I made an effort to be up to date with episodes and so far, this is definitely making me want to keep up.

The scene when she caught the bird and was thinking of what to do with it, settling on killing it, was so hilarious. I couldn't stop giggling. The way she had the four that came to extort the money from her was fun, too.

I wonder who killed the uncle, though. It's not like she doesn't have plenty of people, who dislike her in that town, so they'd probably like to see her in trouble.

I see. No wonder he looks weird then. Thanks.