Man, the way they introduced us to more new characters and seeing that Jenny's dad appeared, something bigger…
Preach, completely agree with you about the romance. I can only cringe when I see them, just feel the urge to skip a romance scene. Somehow all the romance to me is too much in the way of all the plotting and revenge. I also think that well a lot may happen with JDT and him being in detention may be short. On the other hand with new characters who knows maybe they will manage to let him rot in jail.
While I was watching first episodes I thought that I will watch the drama and focus on romance between JM and XF but somehow after watching 40 eps I can say that I only watch it for RY and his story. His complex character, confronting his past and his relations with others are the only things that make me interested in this drama. But I don't ship him with JM, there is no one who suits him. And I just hope he will get to be the Emperor :)
I also think that well a lot may happen with JDT and him being in detention may be short. On the other hand with new characters who knows maybe they will manage to let him rot in jail.