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Of the main 4, my personal opinion would be that LMX is the least qualified to go to war. 😅 My man Han Ye came prepared and presented a whole essay as to why he'd be the best bet to be sent out. The emperor may not be the greatest ruler but he's still a good father. He's sent his 2 children out onto the battlefield and I can only imagine the huge amount of worry. And when he finds out about Anning... *whew*. Anning and Anle have both managed their own army for 10 years so they know what they're doing but LMX... I don't know if the end of the episode was shown that way to make us feel some type of way or just a lazy excuse for the writers to have a reason why Anning dies. It's out of character for LMX. He's quite clever and I know emotions can get the best of people, but he should have been more reasonable, right? Do I have to much high hopes for him?? lol

As for Mo Bei/ Leng Bei what ever his name. His story is disoriented. I don't care for him but it was so cringey watching all of his actions today. The force kiss with Anning... awkward. The guards fighting him... cheesy! LOL. His sudden aggressive behavior... mhmm 😒

But I will say, Anle and Han Ye both looking good in red armor fighting together! 🔥

I woke up and read some comments for today's episode and was a bit nervous but after watching it, I understand the frustration for novel readers but as a non-reader, I thought it was an ok episode. The 1st half was fine but that 2nd half of the episode uhm what...😬

I hope not. Though I do agree they could do that considering what we've been given but hopefully it's still a loosely wrapped HE. I'd feel so cheated.

Yes! In the newest previews it seems like she self sacrificed. Jusst when her character was getting good too! 😢😢

Lol! I have to thank novel readers like you because I was so torn in the beginning when I thought I was the odd one out stanning Han Ye. But the more you guys mentioned how his character in the book was, I was set to find out if it's true and here we are. 🤣

Oh ok. Yeah, I don't know why but it was so random I laughed instead because of how it all went down. She approached him and instead of still trying to be compose and lowkey, he just automatically said, Yes, it's me! but let me knock you out in your own territory... 😅But whatever it takes to move the plot along. She already took too long to figure this out.

If this isn't the truth. I still some times question how I'm still invested but oh well, I've fallen too deep already to question it. 😅

Here's my take on it. I enjoyed the 1st 12 episodes and then ep.13-19 was a blur because it wasn't going anywhere but it picked right back up from Ep.19-20. Honestly, the story isn't the best and is quite messy but what's keeping me going is the leads. It's not full force on romance as political palace issues/revenge are the main focus. The Crown Prince (my bias) is the character I stan from the beginning because of his layered character but it does take a while to see that being shown. So basically, it's mellow for me but I love the underlying mystery tone to the characters.

She did at the end of Ep. 31 but it was kind of a random approach.

Thank you for reading! I just found those points to be very well highlighted. 😁

Oh most definitely! LMX knows Han Ye's a tough one to crack and with the ruthless kill, it threw him off like us viewers who would not expect it. I appreciate that he's not as bias as the last few episodes. It's unpredictable at this point what anyone of these characters will end being like to each other. And with the previews, I hope LMX and Han Ye have some type of closure.

Lol. I was thinking of you when the fake sailed away. No more baths. 🤣 But I definitely agree about Anning. The confrontation with Mo Bei was overdue or poorly built up. Why did it take her this long to piece it all together?! I know it's someone she trusts but she clued in so quick at the end there. But I also laughed when he so easily just said, Yes I am the traitor! LOL. 😳 whatever happen to being composed and sneaky?

- The dynamic of LMX and Han Ye. I don't know about anyone else but these last 3 episodes have had me in awe with how well LMX and Han Ye could work together. Han Ye has once again stunned LMX but I’d say he’s a worthy opponent. LMX may think he knows Han Ye well but he's on the same boat as us. They're both uniquely clever but can still match up to each other. This might also be why Han Ye was talking in circles to LMX in jail. He knew LMX would be clever enough to piece it together. And he sure did! I also loved how they both went in to present the fire case. So in sync! Honestly, LMX’s character was great in the beginning but now he’s confusing. When it comes to Anle, he’ll still be protective/jealous against Han Ye but with court affairs they’re best buds again. They're truly frenemies at best.

- Another brotherly duo moment. Wen Shuo being motivated from Han Ye's teachings to escape was moving. And then when he showed up at Anle's house calling her "Jie" I was about to tear up from that. Oh how I wish she knew already. 😭 Han Ye is the best father/brother figure to happen for Wen Shuo. Yuan Qin will be one lucky gal to try his cooking.

- Gong Jun and Dilireba have really been elevating the emotions for Han Ye and Anle. We got 2 special moments of them bidding farewell to each other. As they smile to each other, the pain beneath is unbearable. The reality of the relationship is what it is but we’ll see how fate turns things around for them.

Episode 30 and 31 definitely feels like the calm before the storm. We've closed the chapter of Anle's justice but we’re moving forward to the big arc that will redeem the rift between our leads and unite them as one, the war. And per the previews, it'll be one I'll be bracing myself for. However, these are some highlights I really loved in today's episodes:

Yes! All the characters delivered with a closure part of the story. I was sad to see Wen Shuo part with Yuan Qing too. They've barely had screen time but I ship them. 😭

Literally had me tearing up with them. They were smiling on the outside but dying on the inside. They're both trying to face the reality of things but it's more painful repressing it. 😢😢

Ok. I thought it was just me. The ending of Ep.31 when she FINALLY found out it was Mo Bei had me eye rolling hard. I understand she trusted him but why did it take this long for her to pick up on any of the clues. Smh. Right when she gets good, it's a bye for us.

And this would make sense since Han Ye roared at him saying his personal affairs caused a greater effect.

And this would make sense since Han Ye roared at him saying his personal affairs caused a greater effect.

Sign me up too! I'll happily take him as a confidant. He may talk in circles but at least he gets the big picture and will consider all details with me.