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He definitely outshone the male lead both in looks and acting ability.

My review is below. I just want to mention what really annoyed me. While most of the costumes were attractive and suitable to the events, the outfits worn by the officials at court were so voluminous as to look totally absurd. Whoever let that happen needs to be laughed out of court.

This was a very satisfying drama. Good storyline and production values. The characters were well fleshed out and the romances were enjoyable. There were enough villains and action to please those of us who don't just want everything sugar-coated.

You could fast forward them, but I would advise future watcher to give these couples a chance to worm their way into their hearts like they managed to do to each other.

I knew there was more to Mr. Wen than meets the eye. It looks like he has the hots for Tan. The four mousequeteers are table-tied but not tonque-tied driving their jailer to distraction. The general, in sheeps' clothing, has come to the gate to take the stuffing out of the predator on the rampard. Tan's eyes are falling out of her sockets.

Ep. 27 and getting to the end of this enjoyable drama. Our leads have been busy downing some of the participants of the Su conspiracy, but the big fish remains. Talking about big fish, at the start of this episode he is floundering in his koi pool after his rustic home is dismantles and his daughter is about to stop breathing. Minmin is getting seriously wooed by the guy with the fan and Tan is joyfully in tune with the flawless man of the hour. Speaking of our hero, he gives her a treasured guqin of which she is a virtuoso and we don't hear a single note just some banal love song played over top of it. How disappointing. But all is not lost as they finally lock lips and clasp hands and there is fireworks.

Ep. 23 Where is all this business with Mr. Wen supposed to lead to? Xu is truly boring when all he does is drink and slobber over his wife's actions. The Su family is still rich and in control...

If it wasn't for Xu I would give up but he's been so steadfast, loyal, caring to her. All that and brave and smart in getting that 'godfather' to slip up.

Ep. 19 Ok, things are looking up except I can't figure our why Tan's face is so white it looks like she's using flour for make-up. Lot of coupling going on here, the chicken lady is melting at the sight of a bunch of fireflies and Minmin is having to watch herself being the joke in a play.

Ep. 16,17, 18 This estrangement is going on much too long. I'm not enjoying this drama any more.

I feel you. It's so sad that all Xu can do is get plastered.

Ep. 15 are you kidding me. Is Tan really going to believe her 'godfather' over her husband and father regardless of what lies and accusations he comes up with?

I guess we need these little recurring dramas, or else it wouldn't be so sweet when they finally get those lips in gear.

Ep. 13/14 Had a hard time liking the FL here. Dreamboat rescued her from being raped, takes a severe beating as a result and she takes it out on him by taking away his favorite food and giving him crappy veggies. Yes, for some reason there's a concubine in the house but she doesn't even try to get to the bottom of why.

I'm watching ep. 8-10 and it's pretty slow but what bugs me most is that she keeps slagging him for keeping his emotional distance when she's the one who made him sign the marriage contract that include the clause of no noodling.

Just finished ep 6 and have to say Jiang Xu is everywhere all at once. Still, that's not hard to take as he is handsome and is fair and just. Tan has a lot to look forward to and being sent somewhere to the sticks is doing that mean Ming Chu a good turn. Will she be out of our hair now, I doubt it.

Thanks for this, I'll get to it when I get tired of Youthful Glory

Just started this because there is not much new in historical Cdramas right now. The ML is gorgeous and brooding just the way I like, the FL seems a bit lightweight so far. The emperor is strikingly handsome, I'll have to look back at some of his leading roles. One thing bugs me the outfits/costumes the court officials are wearing a so baggy and ugly that that make them look like fools. Is that intentional? There's an unending slew of young ladies in this drama. Hard to keep them straight.

Not familiar with these actors. The ratings are so low is it worth watchine?

Thank you for your Pearls of Wisdom.