cjspock

I am with you there!

I feel the same. It is like they never gave Ye Pingjun any character development. She only exists to repeat the same statements ad nauseam and to move the plot forward by being captured/walking away.

What else is new? She only cares about herself and doesn't think about the consequences of any actions.

I've said for a while that my happy ending is them ending up apart. 😅

He is right to give her the cold shoulder. She has to learn you can't always lie and manipulate people with no consequence. He has been up front from the start he wants sincerity (and clear he doesn't care about her past). She constantly lies to him so he is now drawing a line.

Oh, no... successfully married people absolutely are not lying to each other on the regular. Healthy relationships include trust ,(this includes not lying on the regular to your partner) and communication.

They could be a power couple but they are currently not one since ahe constantly acts on her own.

I agree. I think the writing has gone down since episode 16. I keep wondering what they are trying to do with this story. Its like they have a box of tropes and they are picking them one by one to continue the story. I also found it ridiculous that she ninjafied herself for this grand rescue. Not to mention telling a general of all people you read The Art of War so you now know military strategy. Be for real.

Maybe she should ask him whether he is willing to take risks. He is a grown adult and can make his own decisions. The "I'm protecting you" is a copout.

It looks like Wei Rao discovered that Lu Zhuo has a limit to her lying. I just want to understand the thought process here. She has lost his trust and it will take some sincere action on her part of she wants something more with him. I can't blame him either. He has patience and grace, but everyone has a limit.

I'm glad to hear it is doing well in mainland China. It definitely has a place in my heart. 😊

These lyrics always get to me. What a song!!!

One thing to understand is that Mu Wanyao has just returned, so she is a bit behind on the court's inner workings. This is why she knows she needs to surround herself with useful people. Yan Shang, even though he lived in the country (country bumpkin), is wickedly clever, is figuring out the ins and outs, and is poised to be her advisor. *He* is the man with a plan.

I had a feeling he'd be like this. In their small town, he was #1 and, honestly, talked down to Yan Shang. I knew Yan Shang would probably outshine him in an evenly matched scenario. Yan Shang quickly figured out how many talented people were in the capital, but Liu Wen Ji was too full of himself to even recognize it. Liu Wen Ji also had an easy life back home, so failure was indeed catastrophic for him.

This is why failing is such an important part of the learning process.

I have noticed that storytelling has declined in recent years. While I enjoy cinematography, I don't want it in place of good writing (I like it when I can have both, which is sadly rarer now). So I get where you are coming from.

I think the only thing they left out was him falling off a cliff (that he would probably survive with a few scratches. I did love that they found him in the bushes clinging to life. 🤣

He is essentially a clown who looks amazing bare-chested.

When in need, be shameless. it usually works. 🤣🤣🤣

I have no issues with the pace. I think we are moving along at a nice, steady pace.

I see this a lot lately, and it boggles the mind. Let them tell a story! We have many episodes to go, and they are laying the groundwork right now. I have no issues with the pace and am always surprised when the episode is done.