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I suspect it's because of Mrs. Zou. I dunno. Made me think that since she was brought up by Mrs. Yu and they showed a short scene of Mrs. Zou.

MDL should really do something about access to rating of unaired eps.

I was scoffing at that internal monologue of his. 🤣

Actually, I'm not sure if she even values those books. The way she sells them off makes me think they weren't important to her at all.

Oh gods I saw this too! They saying it's his posture and that's why he can't act! WTF???!!!! It's part of the character! That's salt smuggler Zhao Ling. Walks with a swagger, sits with his feet up, head tilted down - that's him. From the previews and trailers when he's already a court official, you see how different the demeanor is - his back straight, his head straight, the way he walks is different. It's the transformation of the character! Like! DYX is being very deliberate with these details in the character!

Wasn't it that YJX didn't want FYK to have those books given to the prince "to buy his way" or something like that? But yeah, when she needed money to buy gift for Mrs. Yan, she could've asked Mrs. Yu. Instead she sold the books, those YJX and Mrs. Yu founs precious enough to fight about.

lmfao!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Technically it was the crown prince who sent him there but whatever. Realistically, yes, there are people who wouldn't want to be a soldier. It's dangerous, you might die. And they shouldn't if they don't want to. But for people whose circumstances don't give them many options, and they don't open many doors, this was a decent, legal option for them. And while I have nothing against female characters going to war themselves, not everyone needs to be like that.

Even though she plays it as if it's all transactional because yes, it is for mutual benefit. But she would have never done this if it wasn't Zhao Ling. She trusts and admires this man. He has seen her at her most vulnerable, stood by her side and never made her feel embarrassed for it. She is willing to put her life on the line for him. More than for the mutual benefit, I think these are the real reasons she wants to marry him.

I think it was considered meritorious to join the army. There is possibility for upward movement even for commoners. They can get rewarded with land, property, silver if they achieve something big during battles, etc. And in terms of social rank, they can achieve high status through the military.

In that confrontation betweeb FTY and FYK, I loved how TY never made excuses for herself. She admitted to her own shortcomings as they are. So unlike FYK, so without remorse, no accountability...

😭😭😭😭

Ting Yun was so queen there! 👑👑👑The composure, the expression, the way she walked slowly and then sat slowly as if saying I will get what I want, you can take your time.

She was so excited, she couldn't hold it in. Didn't even wait for him to sit down.

Coz' she's gonna need it going to the Capital. 😭😭😭

Seeing Yu Jing Xiu's beginning discontent, and maybe even resentment, for Fan Ya Ke after finding out she sold her fathers precious books for money was so satisfying. Welcome to the bed of your own making.

But I also feel like Mrs. Yu deliberately manipulated her dowry list to force her to sell those books and use that to wedge a distance between YJX and FYK.

Yes, and I would relish seeing it happen.

Zhao Ling is so down for Fu Ting Yun like bro, your eyes! Ting Yun doesn't quite know it yet but she has already fallen for him completely. Girl, it's gonna hit you so hard.

Gosh yes. I think she admires her wits and talent and at the same time thinks of her as an enemy she should be wary of. The way the story unfolded that Mrs. Yu in fact manipulated everything to completely benefit her and her husband was genius! FTY will have a hard time fighting agains Mrs. Yu.

FTY to FYK: Your path will never be smooth. The way Mrs. Yu looks at you is how my grandmother looks at Mrs. Zou.

!!!!!

This was soooo satisfying!