ML's father was careful not to eat the new pastry, but opted for the one already half eaten from his current consort/wife. It makes me wonder maybe she's not loyal to him, and was sent to be by his side from the Emperor to keep an eye on the duke; and the duke knows about it but pretends to be weak and unaware so that he can keep his family and himself safe.
ep 2... it's hard to get use to those historic scenes, where family punishment system was administered, for the…
Yes, the "nine familial relationships" punishment is a severe method. That's why Shen's family had to hide the betrothal gifts because they would also be considered part of the "nine familial/kinship" and be punished too had they done through with the engagement/marriage.
This is based on the ancient belief if you were to cut the weeds, you must eliminate the roots.
Awww.. she made things happened in the background for them before they got married (like the empty restaurant and romantic music at the aquarium mentioned in ep. 8). He also did nice things for her inconspicuously. They are strangely sweet.
I can't help but laugh in ep 1, 4 minutes in when Mr. Qian's underling threatened YiBo with an ax. It totally reminded me of Stephen Chow's comedic Kung Fu Hustle even though I know War of Faith is anything but comedy. =)
The Empress Dowager? Possibly
The Duke? Not likely
The Duke's consort? Perhaps..
Shen patriarch? Maybe..
Hmmm...no other suspects so far...What do you think?
FL's maid and the guard are also so cute with their interactions. =)
This is based on the ancient belief if you were to cut the weeds, you must eliminate the roots.
Love how this character is integrated in here. =)
I believe we're getting 2 eps/day until Thursday.