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I'm not sure what it is with this series. I find myself looking forward to catching each episode, yet nothing is really happening with the storyline. There are plenty of unanswered questions and mysteries surrounding each character that prod us to continue watching. One thing I know for sure is I really enjoy watching Yang Zi. If she weren't cast in here, I don't think I would have stayed on this far...and very much looking forward to tomorrow's episode!

From today’s eps, I’m certain the Dowager faked the order to annihilate Di’s family and the army.

Thanks for the link. They look great together!

It's not that bad, but definitely could have been a lot better. Pacing is slow and a lot of repetitiveness that goes nowhere. We're at ep 22, and things just started to pick up.

Ep 22, Han Ye dropping all his decorum as a prince is so adorable and borderline shameless. His smile even carries a sliver of mischievousness. Ahhhh...the Gong Jun I know is back!

cool.. 😊

Which part is this? If you're referring to Mo Bei, that's not his sword.

Luo Ming Xi, Ling Lang (his ass't), and RA's 2 female assistants.

Yes, from the very beginning, it was all part of her plan to get closer to him and establish herself in imperial/court affairs.

I totally agree about Destined being better, and had Gong Jun and Dilraba not the leads, I wouldn't even be watching it this far.

I like Simon Gong in here even though his role as CP seems tamed. All I can say is that normally, I would hate a ML who's indecisive, somewhat clueless, and too soft; but somehow he's balancing it rather well with his performance.

Hahahah..they're dates which are more common in China then prunes. but...hey..it could be chesnuts, walnuts, pecans, ..who knows. 🤷‍♀️😁.

Yes, in all the historical cdramas I’ve watched, it’s normally 30 hits on the back. Recently, in the “Destined” drama, if a woman rang the bell, her fingers are to be crushed.

Because he didn't want people or the Emperor to know Ren An Le is so important to him that he's willing to risk his life saving her. Also because he already selected Di Cheng En to be his Crown Princess, so it's not appropriate to appear he cares for another female in that manner.

I think they have feelings for each other, too. I also agree they both take their duty and responsibility for their respective country seriously. She's pretty headstrong so I can't see her dropping everything just to be with him especially if she found out he was the assassinator after her father and has ill-will against her country.

Di Cheng En's backer and Mo Bei are on the same team. It seems to me Di Chen En knows about the assassination plan which means it's also part of the plan for her to rush in front of the Emperor when the assassinator (believed to be Mo Bei) attacked him. This way, she can be rewarded for saving the Emperor and also solidify her position as Crown Princess. She wins, and her backer also wins for having a puppet in court.

I can't wait for Gu Junior to die! For what he had done, he needed to pay.

From ep 19, now I know Mo Bei's motive and why he was with Anning for 5 years. My question now is does he like her?

I refrain from reading original Chinese novels/materials before watching their drama adaptations because it totally ruined my viewing experience once on a supposedly very good drama. It took all the excitement out from the show because you already know what's going to happen next. If the show deviates from the original storyline, you're also disappointed. So, it's double whammy. I would only read afterward if the show is sooooo good I just need more of it in any other form I can get. =)

I'm beginning to suspect if a lot of scenes were cut to pass Chinese censorship. This is probably the best explanation why there are so many fill-in scenes of the Di Cheng En and so many backstories/histories aren't explained. I haven't read the novel, but from reading some comments here, DZY and HY are supposed to be equally intelligent, and DZY herself could also be very ruthless, and possibly the prince as well. We don't see much of that presented in the drama which leads me to believe scenes showing these traits were clipped because the Chinese gov't probably doesn't want viewers and fans to idolize a hero/protagonist with negative traits.

I guess it's a good thing I didn't read the novel beforehand; otherwise, I would be doubly disappointed with such a butchered-up watered-down drama version.