Another Le Sigh Moment - Ep 32 😅Hangzang Hall is "heavily" guarded. Their definition of heavily guarded = 2…
Actually there should have been more guards but they were distracted from the fireworks especially cause the camera gives a focus on the guards enjoying the fireworks. Also in the stills an eunuch is shown following Zanghai therefore Eunuch Cao also had a hand in allowing Zanghai to be able to access Hanzhang Hall easily. That's why it seemed too easy. This drama does need detailed watching.
But do you think ML could have saved Gao Ming? He could have taken him away with him when he took them out of…
The ML did feel remorse for the deaths caused by the Marquis lackeys though. He mentioned it when confronting Chu Haiming in jail. As for the deaths casued by eunuch cao men, he didn't know until the final episode that they had died but most probably he felt remorse for that too. The character is very empathetic after all.
I agree - it is a good show but as I am almost at ep 32, it feels like something is off. Instead of become even…
The reason is that intially Zanghai mainly thought his only enemy was the Marquis, that is why his schemes against the Marquis were all well done but when the masked man threw the curve ball that he had two other enemies, zanghai had to work faster to find them out. We have the God's eye perspective so we can figure out who the third man is but Zanghai does not and he has to stumble to find the answers.
This ending is so cool, and Zang Hai's retirement is so smart. It's not just that he retired from the arena with Xiang Laoban, nor is it just to make him cute, but it's a smart move to retreat at the height of his career. Let's talk about Zang Hai first. His record is so brilliant. He directly killed all the top leaders of the three groups of civil officials, military officials, and eunuchs. Zhuang Luyin, Cao Jingxian, Zhao Bingwen, the indirect death of the late emperor and Shi Yiping, a bunch of minions and staff, Zang Hai has never been a soldier, and he has always been a high-end game. So his wisdom is unparalleled in the world, how could the emperor not know? How could he feel at ease if it wasn't his own Ensheng? In addition, Zang Hai is cautious and humble. If he stays, he will definitely be the cabinet, and the cabinet is leaderless. He has to be appreciated by the late emperor. That group of old feudals will be more centered around him. Will the new emperor like such a strong-minded and awesome person? The answer is impossible. The emperor wants to form a cabinet that listens to him, and he has his own backbone, and the backbone is deeply loved by the previous emperor. How is this different from the "remnants of the previous dynasty"? Isn't that what the wooden horse in the last episode means? First, it says that the new emperor likes Cang Hai, but then it says that the new emperor also likes woodworking. As a result, since the previous emperor likes figurines so much, all his figurines should be burned to accompany the previous emperor in his burial. Even the wooden horse is like this, what about Cang Hai, who was loved by the previous emperor? In fact, the meaning is very clear. The new emperor likes Cang Hai's intelligence, but he doesn't like that this intelligence is not based on himself. This is the reason for his likes and dislikes. In short, if Zang Hai stays, it must be the result of the cunning rabbit dying and the running dog being cooked. How can others sleep peacefully on my bed? The new emperor is still incompetent and will not allow Zang Hai to exist. What he wants is checks and balances. He wants the three groups of military officers + civil officials + eunuchs to check and balance each other and have to rely on him. This is the emperor's skill. Zang Hai is Zhuang Er's teacher. Once Zang Hai is in the ranks of civil officials in the cabinet, Zhuang Er will not be able to suppress Zang Hai, and checks and balances are out of the question. At the same time, let's talk about why Zhuang Er was promoted. Because Zhuang Er was demoted by the old emperor, the new emperor asked him to revive the Zhuang family and gave him the title of Pingjin Hou. This is the grace of recognition, and Zhuang Er is a royalist. At the same time, Zhuang Er is also a sharp sword for the new emperor to suppress military officers (after all, he is Zhuang Luyin's son, and most of the veterans are his father's comrades), and at the same time balance the civil and military groups. How can we know that Zhuang Er will not be the next Zhuang Luyin who was killed by Asuka Ryogumizang? It depends on whether Zhuang Er can maintain Zhuang Luyin's sobriety. In this regard, I think Zhuang Er is not as good as Zhuang Dad. His father knows it clearly, but it is hard for Zhuang Er to say. Therefore, the retirement at the end is a chess move that Zang Hai must take to live safely and for a long time. If he is really blinded by power, he will not be Zang Hai with unparalleled wisdom and strategy. At the same time, retirement also completes the beginning of a bunch of tombs behind the tomb robbers' notes. In short, Zheng Xiaolong, you are awesome! It is worthy of being enshrined in the imperial temple. The ending is not the so-called "satisfaction", but the best result after a real balance. Supplement: To add to why Yongrong cannot take the throne, I shallowly think the answer is that he is old and smart enough, and the court officials don't like him. Although the emperor is the heaven, the earth, and the father, the court officials like obedient emperors. To the people, the emperor is the heaven, and to the officials, the emperor is a person who can be used and attached. Yongrong is smart and old, and it is difficult to control. The court officials prefer the young and handsome new emperor. The new emperor also knows this, so he summoned Zhuang Er back to check and balance the court. It is just a game between the clan and the imperial power. Yongrong is also smart enough. What's wrong with him going up? Without people to use, being an emperor is not as comfortable as being a prince.
Is it just me, or was Zanghai sweating way more than anyone else in so many scenes? Maybe it’s because he’s…
It is part of his acting. Xz did a stage play called Dream like Dream and viewers said he even controlled his sweating in that. So Zanghai sweating so much makes sense when he is very scared or nervous.
The fighting scene was so good!One thing I like about the female characters in this drama is that they’re strong…
I agree. The female characters have their own arcs no matter how small. I saw a comment saying the scriotwriter doesn't know how to write females especially the female lead's story and it made me laugh. Most male dramas sideline the female lead but not here.
Eunuch Cao is harder to kill than a cockroach at this point. Also I am convinced the actor was enjoying playing this role so much becuase he makes then most creepy expressions.
I'm still undecided whether to watch this drama or not.can someone answer my questions...Is the plot good? keeping…
It is very good. There are hooks in every episode that keep you watching and the plot so far has been excellent. It does require you to pay attention as the plot is fast paced. There is romance as a subplot so if you are looking for a drama with lot of romance, this is not it.
Why Zanghai entered the battlefield when he could be hiding in the shadows
Zang Hai came out to protect himself, to eliminate suspicion, and to let the generals above see him, so he was promoted after Pingjin Hou died, and came out to let the people above know that he also contributed to the suppression of the rebellion.
Zang Hai came out to protect himself, to eliminate suspicion, and to let the generals above see him, so he was promoted after Pingjin Hou died, and came out to let the people above know that he also contributed to the suppression of the rebellion.