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Canada is so behind... 😭

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And how dare she get murdered in front of a witness... she a bad thief and bad murder victim. 👀

I'm hopeful. It's the perfect setting. If experiencing all that suffering, pain, and death doesn't change her heart, then sadly, it's made of stone.

Cui Shi Jiu is about to experience, first hand, the deep injustices and suffering that Duan Wu once endured. May this trial teach her humility, offering a glimpse into the quiet power of resilience—the strength that rises not from the body, but from the heart and soul. May the weight of guilt and regret press upon her so fiercely that it shatters her, pushing her to the edge and sparking the kind of growth only the most painful lessons can inspire.

YZJ found purpose in his pain, fueled by revenge and hate. DW will become his anchor, his saving grace and soulmate.

It seems like he’s been exposed to poison during the eight years in captivity. Who knows, maybe his body has even built up a tolerance by now.

It's hard to say whose childhood was more heartbreaking—DW's or YZJ's. DW, at least, had the hidden support of her mother, even if it was painfully strict. What YZJ endured for those eight years—seeing his parents slaughtered in front of him, the constant torment and abuse, treated like an animal, and at such a young age? Pure hell. The fact that he didn’t grow up into a sadistic psychopath who treats people with pure malice speaks volumes about the strength of his heart and spirit. It’s remarkable, how he managed to hold on to his humanity, when life gave him every reason to let go.

Just thinking about epi 13 makes me tear up. 🥹😢

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At this point, I'm finding Cui Shi Jiu’s character a bit flat. Yes, she’s intelligent and relentlessly ambitious, shaped by an upbringing in a strict patriarchal clan marred by greed, betrayal, and ruthless power plays. While we’ve seen glimpses of her internal battles: her envy of DW, the rare moments of compassion with the little girl, I still feel something is missing. I’m not expecting her to be the archetype of a tragic villain, but I do hope for richer moments that capture the weight of her choices; scenes where she wrestles with guilt and remorse so deeply it nearly breaks her.

To truly see her as authentic, I need more raw, human conflict that exposes her vulnerability and shows how it chips away at her resolve, a person truly torn. Hopefully, they keep layering her complexities until she meets or exceeds my expectations.

I enjoy watching these three: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uRj77xjfw5g

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There are compelling reasons for his actions and later episodes will shine light to those reasons.

Thoughtful pov. Thank you for sharing the post! This is the main theme that sets this costume drama apart from the rest. Strong female characters are the focus and not superficial strength and beauty.

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Thanks for sharing! They really have a deep understanding of their characters. Lusi’s responses are insightful. DW and YZJ redeems, support and complete each other with an all-encompassing love that’s beyond words.

verification purposes? 🤭😆Was the zoom button handy or a magnifying glass was needed? 😆

I see the point, it's possible. 😊But I'm biased, I'm seeing it from the point of view of a parent. When the mother screamed as she pushed that boat, I felt it in my gut. That loud scream was filled with strength and sacrifice.

And since I'm a daughter as well, I was completely heartbroken with DW. Her yells of "come with me" also deeply resonated with me.

Definitely, FL is grounded in reality while SML's head is full of dreams and fantasy.