Moonstruck

There's a very logical reason for this from his pov, but it contains a lot of spoilers.

He discovered that her parents have something to do with his Father's death. He felt guilty being with her so he broke up with her. Eventually he gave in after a self inflicted punishment of 108 lashes.

Btw, I think some scenes were cut after YQ took CN away. QQ was just making out with QM in the tub and then next she's tied up 😅

2nd breakup literally lasted 2 weeks in the novel as he immediately accepted that he can't live without her. I doubt it will drag in the tv version.
The romance angst here is not lengthy. What I believe would eat up time is the politcal conspiracy and flashback on what happened yrs ago.

Like what if QianQian doesn't see him as a lost cause and actually change him for the better 😩

I can't stop thinking about QiMin and QianQian, I wish the author writes a novel with alternative timeline or what if scenarios. 😩

In my memory there was a lso a scene where they request reinforcement from Prince of ChangXin (so at that time he was an ally). But ChangXin refused to help because the seal or something like that was fake (intentionally orchestrated by the Emperor). So I don't think he's responsible for their death.

It was a long time ago since I read it. But iirc even WeiYan supports Prince Chengde. The real enemy is the previous Emperor who plotted against his own son and set up the war to weaken his son's force. Although from QiMin pov, WeiYan usurped the throne and the power.
Honestly, I'm also getting confused now trying to recall the convoluted plot haha

Did you read my post? I said everyone EXCEPT WeiYan can be on his side.
I was alluding to the fact that he (QiMin) treats everyone as enemy even though he doesn't have to.

iirc, even Prince ChangXin is not an enemy of Prince Chengde. Sui's rebellion is against the current regime (WeiYan and Puppet Emperor). So Idk why QiMin is giving himself a hard time. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Technically, everyone except WeiYan will be on his side. He got batshit crazy he can't even rationalize.

Yes, I think the Director loves this couple. All their scenes are perfect. 💕

That underwater scene is so divine ✨️🔥😩👏

Yeah, I was fully confident he will survive but then..... 😭

I always feel bad for the foot soldiers, specially the ones who has to carry the banners 😅

If only QiMin is a bit normal, he could have both Li faction and Xi Zheng on his side, plus his little family. But my man chooses to be a psychopath 😩

Tang PeiYi was supposed to be in the future chapters 😭

Yes, exactly the point 😅 they just made out (which is not even in the novel) but you can tell the scene was well prepared and was a longer sensual scene than normal for Cdramas.
And yes, the father/son scene was also a highlight for me. So far, the Director is really good on taking care of the subplots.

Nope, I read the novel and iirc she wasn't fake forced into the work camp. YZ would not put her into force labor like that. I'm actually trying to recall now what exactly happened since it seems they deviated a bit from the novel.

My baby ChangNing did not change clothes for 2 months 😭

In the novel it's simply because he's afraid they'll drift apart.
CY is a simple minded girl with simple dreams. She wants a quiet and peaceful life for her and her sister. Remember when she said she wants a boring, scholarly husband. XZ is the complete opposite. XZ knows life as his wife won't be easy, plus he's got a blood feud. CN was even kidnapped because of him. He's afraid CY might even resent him for this.