He was so sure that his “uncle” didn’t suspect him that he didn’t even realize he was walking into a trap.
you can repost my stuff anytime - no need to credit me - its all for the community
we are used to cops killing without evidence - so we have to kind of understand why people see this as ridiculous. At the same time they are going in most likely not knowing the character's background. They are expecting what is deemed normal not what Bao deems is right.
repost.... Seeing a lot of people in the comments asking why our "Imperial Cat" always holds back from delivering a fatal blow to the people trying to take his head. Why leave them alive when they are literally out to assassinate him?
It all comes down to Judge Bao’s Philosophy.
Zhan Zhao isn't just another lawless rogue wandering the jianghu. He is a 4th-rank imperial guard who serves under Bao Zheng—the most famously incorruptible, legally strict judge in Chinese lore.
The Rule of Law vs. Vigilante Justice: Judge Bao’s entire mission is built on the belief that no one is above the law, and justice must be absolute and decided by a court, not the blade of a sword.
Upholding the Code: If Zhan Zhao plays executioner in the middle of a forest or a rain-slicked alley, he becomes no better than the criminals he's trying to stop. He strips away the chance for a fair trial, which is exactly how you uncover the larger, deeper conspiracies.
True Chivalry (Xia): His restraint isn't a sign of weakness; it's the ultimate show of control and discipline. He possesses peerless martial arts skills, but he chooses to apprehend or disarm rather than slaughter because he answers to a higher moral standard.
He was so sure that his “uncle” didn’t suspect him that he didn’t even realize he was walking into a trap.
was it about why he doesn't kill? I did post it here - but it is probably buried now. Now that you mentioned it - I remember I need to update the episode
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Medicinal Ink was a real thing across many cultures.
wow
it's not just a drama thing
that little scene had me in tears. 😢
they did that well
ink stones with ink built in....
we are used to cops killing without evidence - so we have to kind of understand why people see this as ridiculous. At the same time they are going in most likely not knowing the character's background. They are expecting what is deemed normal not what Bao deems is right.
Seeing a lot of people in the comments asking why our "Imperial Cat" always holds back from delivering a fatal blow to the people trying to take his head. Why leave them alive when they are literally out to assassinate him?
It all comes down to Judge Bao’s Philosophy.
Zhan Zhao isn't just another lawless rogue wandering the jianghu. He is a 4th-rank imperial guard who serves under Bao Zheng—the most famously incorruptible, legally strict judge in Chinese lore.
The Rule of Law vs. Vigilante Justice: Judge Bao’s entire mission is built on the belief that no one is above the law, and justice must be absolute and decided by a court, not the blade of a sword.
Upholding the Code: If Zhan Zhao plays executioner in the middle of a forest or a rain-slicked alley, he becomes no better than the criminals he's trying to stop. He strips away the chance for a fair trial, which is exactly how you uncover the larger, deeper conspiracies.
True Chivalry (Xia): His restraint isn't a sign of weakness; it's the ultimate show of control and discipline. He possesses peerless martial arts skills, but he chooses to apprehend or disarm rather than slaughter because he answers to a higher moral standard.
Good for Li Zhen
Li ink has not been able to produce supreme ink good enough to be at the top.
Now that everyone has the ancient ink recipe, everyone can create it.
So that doesn't make any ink business special.
Li Zhen can create someth6netter, only she knows the logic of how the ink was made
she can take that knowledge and make something more excellent.
will it be the medicinal ink?
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just saw the preview - MEDICINAL INK IT IS!
that lil skit was funny
weapons don't have eyes
weapons don't have eyes
weapons don't have eyes
😂