This show is very serious. Not for the faint of heart. Ep 34 got me cringing too!
There was a scene not involving girls but quite ruthless. Reminds me about the cruelty of the ancient dynasties when they would torture their enemies. I remember reading about it at a museum.
These last two eps showed QY’s character having absolutely no redeeming qualities. It doesn’t explore the reason behind it though.
Ep 33 - just want to comment and marvel at the camera work and use of music/ sounds so effectively. This is one packed episode highlighting so many emotions.
@ around 24 min - such a moody, kinda melancholy sense of the conversation between official Liu and his fellow conspirator while fishing.
First fishing - an activity that allows you to sit and contemplate. 2nd - the rain drops pitter platter onto the pond and the angels of camerawork. We can see that although Liu should be celebrating in his victory, he is not because of his daughter.
@ around 28 - we see and feel the complete opposite scenery with Liu Wan and H MZ at the harbor.
The sky is clear - not sunny but clearing. There’s water again but the surface is not broken and we see a beautiful reflection of the couple facing each other.
We hear tha slow paced music one instrument introduced at a time like the start of spring as plants start to emerge and grow - like the seed of love taking root and growing. Hmz’s expression towards LW has changed and a little smile slowly appears.
Then further along we have a very disturbing scene with sounds that will only haunt and leave us in horror.
And finally, towards the end where we are brought back to Focus and fear for our main couple.
I jus love the details and care the team puts into this drama.
I rewatch the conversation between Qi Yanjin and Qin Yi at the beginning of 32. Based on translations, QYJ mentioned…
I guess we will have to see. B/c the other question I have is how QY obtained petroleum to burn the house. And why since it hadn’t rain yet. How did he have forsight on the weather
Ep. 32. we find out that Qin Yi is the one that lead the men that burned Shu's house a dozen years ago but under…
I rewatch the conversation between Qi Yanjin and Qin Yi at the beginning of 32. Based on translations, QYJ mentioned the set the Luo house on fire to win Qi official’s favor. Was there mention of QYJ ordering QY to burn the house?
my fellow viewers, is it worth watching? How's the romance and chemistry going? I like topics like detective and…
If you’re looking for something like the imperial coroner - cute romance while they solve cases, then it’s is not it. I feel like it’s more focused on our female lead’s journey to freedom and solving cases. Along the way, she builds relationships with our two romantic interests but in away, the romance is not the focus. It’s explores themes of human nature and where we draw the moral line to not cross. It has a calmness to it (kinda like the moon) and the lighting & cinematography is great. Feels more realistic - like characters’ actions are consistent to their personalities. There is danger, some humor, love, political scheming. Different from idol drama feel. Watch it for the plot but not for romantic endgame.
each ep has been very engaging for me. There’s lots of details. But I also liked The Blossoming Love and Blossom and not so much Mystic Moonlight and Guardians of Dafeng.
Ep 32 - all the dominoes set up are finally falling. Qy is a force to be reckoned with. HMZ stays tue to his principles. Liu true character is also revealed. The truth of LS parents death is revealed. 2 Qi Bro did not lie to his bro. How can so much happen in one ep?!
But yes - please don’t expect QML’s impulsiveness to suddenly change. He is always motivated by the heart before the head.
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What do you think about the production teams handling of QY’s trajectory?
These last two eps showed QY’s character having absolutely no redeeming qualities. It doesn’t explore the reason behind it though.
I am very sorry for the trauma you suffered from.
@ around 24 min - such a moody, kinda melancholy sense of the conversation between official Liu and his fellow conspirator while fishing.
First fishing - an activity that allows you to sit and contemplate.
2nd - the rain drops pitter platter onto the pond and the angels of camerawork.
We can see that although Liu should be celebrating in his victory, he is not because of his daughter.
@ around 28 - we see and feel the complete opposite scenery with Liu Wan and H MZ at the harbor.
The sky is clear - not sunny but clearing. There’s water again but the surface is not broken and we see a beautiful reflection of the couple facing each other.
We hear tha slow paced music one instrument introduced at a time like the start of spring as plants start to emerge and grow - like the seed of love taking root and growing. Hmz’s expression towards LW has changed and a little smile slowly appears.
Then further along we have a very disturbing scene with sounds that will only haunt and leave us in horror.
And finally, towards the end where we are brought back to Focus and fear for our main couple.
I jus love the details and care the team puts into this drama.
each ep has been very engaging for me. There’s lots of details. But I also liked The Blossoming Love and Blossom and not so much Mystic Moonlight and Guardians of Dafeng.
But yes - please don’t expect QML’s impulsiveness to suddenly change. He is always motivated by the heart before the head.