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With this in mind, I'm revising my rewatch rating to a solid 10, elevating the overall score to 9.5. I believe my initial viewing may have overlooked numerous intricacies. Given my current perspective, delving back into the entire drama seems worthwhile to uncover these hidden details.

Wu Feng:

At first, I found the Wu Feng arc to be somewhat lacking. I was eager to catch a glimpse of the elusive leader, Dian Zhu, and the uncertainty of its continued malevolence left me wanting more closure for the story. Yet, upon reflection, I realized that this mirrors the complexity of reality, where good and evil often coexist. Even if Wu Feng were completely obliterated, other malevolent factions would inevitably rise in its wake; the cycle would persist. Unraveling the appearance of Dian Zhu wouldn't significantly impact the overarching narrative, aside from satisfying personal curiosity. Therefore, in my view, concluding the story with Wu Feng still lingering, albeit severely weakened, is a fitting ending. It leaves a door ajar for a potential sequel should the writer choose to explore it.

Yun Weishan's departure from the Gong Men stronghold seemed purposeful, indicating a mission was afoot, likely one of revenge for Zhuo Mei or Yun Que (or both). This suggests she was well-prepared, possibly equipped with gadgets from Gong Zishang and poisons from Gong Yuanzhi (do recall the new weapon Gong Zishang provided to Gong Yuanzhi). I am also inclined to believe that she received assistance from Shangguan Qian, given their history of seamless collaboration.

The expressions on Gong Ziyu's face as the gate cracks open have sparked a wave of interpretations. It's not grief or sorrow that he displays, but a profound sense of awe. From this, I gather that he beholds Yun Weishan's return, perhaps in a weary state with disheveled hair and a bloodied visage after a strenuous battle. Alternatively, he might be witnessing an unexpected group of visitors, possibly Yun Weishan relocating her entire family to Gong Men. So, for those concerned about Yun Weishan's fate, fear not. I am confident she is in good health and secure.

With that said, the true nature of Yun Weishan's original family remains a mystery. Could her twin sister be an enigmatic and potentially malevolent counterpart, the hidden half of the "Liang" duo? All of this lies within the realm of viewers' imagination, and the ultimate answer hinges on the creative choices of the writer director, Guo Jingming. He may choose to delve deeper into the narrative or conclude it just as it stands. To this end, I consider the ending of the drama brilliantly done.

Yun Weishan:

As I delved deeper into the story's conclusion, it became evident that the ending aligns perfectly with the narrative's overarching theme of unexpected twists and turns. Nothing is as straightforward as the audience might have anticipated. The conclusion leaves ample room for interpretation. Viewers can draw their own conclusions, aided by cues from the actors, the sound of the opening gate, and other factors like the passage of time. Here is my interpretation:

Indeed!

Even prior to reading your review, I had arrived at a similar conclusion: Yun Weishan's departure from the stronghold seemed purposeful, indicating a mission was afoot, likely one of revenge for Yun Que or Zhuomei (if indeed she's Zhuomei's descendent). This suggests she was well-prepared, possibly equipped with gadgets from Zishang and poisons from Yuanzhi (do recall the new weapon Zishang provided to Yuanzhi). I am also inclined to believe that she received assistance from Qian, given their history of seamless collaboration :D

IKR! Hence, I refrained from delving into the story to avoid giving away any spoilers :) Waiting to read your always fine review.

It's really funny how GSJ makes GYZ jealous by siding with SGQ right after GYZ thumbs her down, and it's also funny how SGQ trolls GYZ after that by given him that you-cannot-get-me look.

HYS seems like a very nice and compassionate person. He truly cares for YQ and YWS. But he obeys his orders from the top. I'm worried that he may sacrifice himself instead of taking his order to kill YWS. Yeah, it's going to be tragic.

It now seems WuFeng is not that evil after all; their poison doesn't kill but boost the person's strength instead.

I thought Yun Weishan was suspicious when they exchanged hand and he showed his throat lock?

I thought Elder Yue is also a WuFeng too? Is he a turncoat so Yun Que was sent to kill him?

Yes, it seems all the Wufeng spies become turncoats. Perhaps they realize Gong men is a much better place than Wufeng.

The surest thing I take away from this drama is, you can never be sure of anything 😳

Be patient :)

Hahaha! Count me in. I feel stupid too because all my theories are proven to be wrong as well 😅

Come to think of it, yes, you're correct. They have only written these words for Elder Yue :)

Same stuff that has been written on others: "Killer Wuming; Knife Wufeng"

Despite the ML's intelligence, great combat skills, and extensive medical knowledge, he currently appears to be lost in the haze of infatuation with blurry eyes reminiscent of adolescent puppy love. Personally, I find their romantic entanglement of little consequence. What truly matters to me is for him to snap out of it and assume the authoritative role he is capable of.