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Can I ask how one sided their relationship is? is it just the ML taking care of the FL and loving her more or is it like Hidden love (I know it's a different story but same author) where even though the ML's been through a lot (here that would be the FL's role) he always takes care of her and puts her first?

https://x.com/lilillapony/status/1879472868175777871 I think they changed some things because it looks like she betrays him or I'm guessing she's pretending to for some reason but that wasn't in the novel right?

I already love Si Mu, she came completely prepared to her future in-laws house with gifts she obviously spent a lot of time and effort to get and that also match their personalities/likes. Not to mention her silver tongue full of flattery and praise, Xi Nian is so lucky to have her.

The next episodes look so good, I really need them to make a s2 to finish the novel's story with the same writers and cast. This is too much fun for it to end with S1.

I love the relationship between lord Wei and Qi An, they feel like father and son and the fact that they're both prone to slapping the hell out of annoying people is actually hilarious.

With the way lord Wei was acting it seems he knows something about Xi An, I remember his conversation with the alchemy bureau elder when he said I thought you were gonna be the person to save the Dafeng but it wasn't you, I think he has an inkling it's XA and the loong (dragon animal) factors somehow into it with the way it's reacting to him, he didn't want the emperor to see it and realize it as well.

lmao literally I didn't even realize that every time she used her eyes she never found anything.

The statement that the ML is only smart and thriving because he comes from our world is completely false; sure that's a big part of it but the bigger part is that he's actually very intelligent, what does him coming from another world have to do with his investigative abilities? Or his prowess in assessing every situation and its players? Or his knowledge of chemistry? Because we all know how to make fake sliver right? Not to mention his righteousness and moral character might partly stem from being born in a world where we're all "equal" but how true is that actually and how many people would stick to that belief when thrust into a society such as this to defend even strangers at the cost of their own life ?

Hee Joo is truly one of the best female leads of all time, she's ready to sacrifice her life for Sa Eon at anytime, not just to save his life but just to ease his pain, she would rather starve herself than live and have him be tormented. Do you know how rare that is? To get a FL who loves the ML as fiercely and devotedly as he does?

The implication that people dislike the FL just because she's a woman is not only insulting but also moronic. Especially in the same drama where everyone is praising 3 other female characters left and right. People are allowed to like or dislike any fictional character they want as long as they're respectful towards real people, both the actors/crew and those they engage with online.

Yes there is always misogyny in fandom but when dozens of people are saying huh I feel like this character is childish and kind of dull-witted, things she is both described as and shown as in the actual canon, responding with the inference that "gee these dumb girls don't possess enough intelligence to form their own opinion on a fake character" is not the flex you think it is.

P.S. I'm not referring to the people who said they like the FL's character in general I respect their opinion as I do everyone else's.

It sucks that the FL is relegated to being childish and spoiled (according to even her own brother) , she's trying to win a poetry competition when she can't even understand it and completely lacks the awareness to realize all of this or that she's hurting the crown prince with her antics even when he tells her to her face.
The other important female characters are smart, competent women in their respective fields but the lead so far is shown to lack any sort of intelligence or character. She doesn't have to be a genius but a modicum of brain use or even cognizance of her abilities or lack thereof would be great.
P.S All of this is referring to the fictional character not the actress which duh but I'll say it nonetheless in case there are some people who can't separate fiction from reality.

The fact that she drove that car off the cliff because she doesn't want that evil sob to make Sa eon suffer anymore is so insane because he's made her suffer so much but all she cares about is making sure he never hurts SO again, if that's not real love...

Hong hee joo the woman that you are, no one can say that she loves Sa eon even an iota less than he loves her after that display of utter devotion at the end of ep 10.

It's definitely on my PTW. You really can't rely on MDL ratings, ripe town is 8.1? It's leagues better than so many above it. How'd you find this one?

I'm excited to dive into this one. I'm in need of a cerebral and complex well written drama, the last one I loved was Ripe Town from last year, they're very rare but worth it when they do happen.

I haven't heard about this new change. Can you please link where it was announced/rumored?

I just started waching this but reading your comment I think I'm gonna pause until it ends. I was under the impression that they were gonna be both as whipped for each other but it seems that's not the case.

The 1st episode was SO good. The comedy, the action, the bonds between the characters, the emotional beats, the constant fight for justice. I am so excited for the rest of the season.

I usually don't care about ratings because they're subjective but I've said this already and i'll say it again, 8.7 for this drama on MDL is absolutely insane. It is nothing sort of a masterpiece and one of the best dramas to ever grace our screens. It deserves a 9, at least.

Yes of course, we know all of this. Since you said "There must be a reason why she went to Xiyan with YQ, other than to cure the Moxum poison. " I thought you meant there's a reason she's rejecting MJH and saying they should move on since they're not explaining her reasoning at all (she has very valid reasons, multiple ones) but they're not telling us anything about HER thought process and we're just speculating.