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CSJ would have eaten JinRan for breakfast and lunch while he spouted moon and stars, LOL. No, the boring must go with the boring and make boring children.

Yes, it's every woman for herself and eff the men being either idiots or savages :).

Yes, killing everyone at midpoint was really shocking and perhaps unnecessary. It really killed the momentum somewhat, but I see what they were trying to do. IMO Shrimp should have been kept alive somehow because women viewers get very invested in the kiddos :). And yes, Yunxiu is boring and therefore, SO RIGHT for JinRan, bwahahaha.

Yes, but I think the sudden bursts of violence makes it interesting for me. No one is safe. Although you and I hate this noble savior BS, I kind of like SMJ/DW being left alone to make it in this male-dominated society. The humor really isn't there but LuSi made it work with subtle additions--like the covering of Shrimp's ears when the men were being boys or when she poured tea on herself while drinking and observing her girlfriend flirting with a guy.

Brocade Odyssey and Flourished Peony. Same hairdo, same clothing, same period, just no swimming.

Well, there is one about ink coming up....LOL. And don't forget the one about peonies.

Yes, a prologue introduces the story. It's a very broad stroke of an intricate painting.

Just you right now.

Yes, it's the prequel, the prologue. Unfinished.

You seemed shooketh....

Story of Ming Lan. It is slow and building into a crescendo, like Pearl Girl. The Sword and the Brocade. It is similar like Ming Lan, and there is a businesswoman theme in the latter parts. Mostly, both are about strong, smart women who overcame the limitations put on them by their respective societies.

No novel. Only a adapted prologue. This is an epic journey of a slave to businesswoman, with lots of ups and down.

LOL Remind me and I will!

I'm on Episode 5, one of my favorites. I notice things come to a "climax" every five or six episodes.

😂 I tried my best.

1) Pearl girl pearling
2) Pearl girl running
3.) Pearl girl slaving away at ML boat
4) pearl girl being smart for ML and learning trade. Hearts and flowers
5) Pearl Girl and Pearl boy romancing
6) Kaboom
7) No more happy Pearl Girl and Pearl Boy
8) Pearl Girl changes name is now Jewelry Girl.

He’s off doing lawful things!

A weeee bit of jealousy adds spice in the romance :).

Cool. I'm glad you explained it to me--three channels, divided #s.

I think it'll take a few more episodes. She has to be established first, then fight against the male order and then be attacked. And you know there will be jealousy involved because 2ML will be around. If you watched the trailers, he will be back in her good graces after she is attacked.