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If they are showing that scene, then it should be in episode 15 or 16. 14 should be the lantern festival. In 17 they are separated as per the previews, so if the scene is shot, then they will show it either today or tomorrow.

Him and few people of the Xie Army, who are ML's subordinates. Gongsun Yin is the person with whom ML exchanges information through the bird.
Initially they were the only people who knew, but now Li Huai An and Qi Min also know, because they have recognized him.

Yes yes the entire sequence. They need to keep that.

Qi Shu is the royal princess, she is in love with Gongsun Yin, the headmaster of a literary academy. Gongsun Yin is advisor/strategist/friend of ML.

This takes time, its not so soon, as per the novel.

So as per previews, they are kind of separated in ep 17. So we have 3 episodes before that. I really hope we get the fight sequence of the leads with Sui Yuanqing. Like that was one of best things in the novel, I really liked that scene in the novel, it was also them fighting together for the first time against someone powerful.

Its okay regardless the boy would have a good future.

I love Deng Kai. I saw them together in behind the scenes videos and photos and would love them to be together in the end. But his character is a complete madman, at least in the novel. So every time I see him, I remember things he is supposed to do. Also redeeming him will bring the biggest change in the plot, and the conclusion, diverting a lot from the novel, so I don't feel they will do it.

They both were forced. Both were drugged.

He was wearing mask previously, and it was just twice that she actually met him.

If it has to stay true to the novel, it has to start speeding up now, there is a lot to show. So if they actually stretch the romcom era to ep 20 or later, they would have to cut important scenes of the novel, or would have a rushed ending.

Right. I saw him in a positive role last, so this for a change is good.

Isn't that FL's sister. I am just asking because a little girl plays her sister

No they got married. We had post marriage scenes as well. Maybe in the extra chapters, but they did. I remember reading them.

Right. He is too good, he is absolutely nailing his character here.

If I am not wrong, the guy's name was Zhao something. ML's spy told him that the Zhao guy is the one who purchased all grains, ML asked if he is in connection with someone else, and the spy told him about Qi Min, a rice merchant from the capital. So he knows they work together.

Yes Zhao guy told him to join him. But he did not tell him that the son of crown prince was saved. He said he himself was saved, blamed it on Wei Yan, and said some officials like him wants revenge. I don't think he explicitly mentioned that the crown prince's son is alive. But I might be wrong in deciphering it as well, considering sometimes there are translation issues in subtitles.

True. They have added extra scenes, before the initial separation, which means they have to minus some scenes later, or combine them. The pacing might not feel unusual currently, because we literally saw them falling in love, but later it might be an issue. Again, this might be deliberately done, because they might want to focus on the romance more, because later it would be all politics and war.

He knows that a rice merchant called Qi has taken 20000 something grain. That's why he agreed to meet him as well. I meant he doesn't know that Qi Min has a royal identity, he doesn't know about his background, or things he wants to do. So he is not very shocked seeing Qi Min.
But Qi Min knew Marquis was dead, hence he was shocked.

Actually no. He is really good as a complicated person, with a terrible nature. A proper villain with a sad past. I was very entertained by him in the novel. I absolutely love the actor who plays him in the drama. I love his scenes so! He has such a dark aura around him. But again to each their own.
I just feel for a strong story, with strong protagonists, strong villains are also required, their fights and mind games become the best part. It was well done in the novel, so hopefully in the drama as well.

Qi Min is the legitimate heir of the throne. His father was the crown prince who died with ML's father 16 years back. Qi Min was swapped as a child, hence presumed dead, brought up with another identity. He hates ML's uncle, as he is responsible for his dad's death. He wants the throne, and he can take any steps to achieve what he wishes to.
He is also father of Qian Qian's son, he hates the child, because he was forced to conceive him. He thinks the child can replace him anytime, because people around him are just concerned with royal blood. He is very obsessive towards Qian Qian, and is a complete madman. Though he had a pathetic childhood, as he was burnt in the palace fire, had a scar on his face, hence wore a mask. It took multiple surgeries to get back his normal skin.
He is physically a little weak due to all those surgeries.