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I'm wondering if you watched the whole drama? Ji bozai wouldn't have needed to ask her about the golden millet in the first place, if she was honest from the beginning. I mean I get her reasons for not doing so, but you're ignoring her shortcomings and blaming Ji Bozai for something that he didn't even need to do because Ming Yi lied countless times. Ok I have to give it to Situ Ling for being useful at times. But while they both had their flaws, both Ming yi and Ji Bozai saved each other countless times despite those mistakes. There were several instances throughout the show, idk how you might have missed those

Were you still stuck on ep4? I get it, it doesn’t seem like it but it's really building up to more action and also some of the action is behind the scenes. It's still setting up the chess pieces, Mingyi planting herself in Ji Bozai's household, and it'll be revealed later but Ji Bozai is also making his own moves outside of Wugui Sea. I hope you pick it back up soon and enjoy watching the rest!

Yay! Well I hope you continue to the last ep and enjoy the show!

its me who doesn't want to spoil you haha! but anyway, by ep 27 mingyi is already cured. ji bozai doesn't admit it yet but mingyi will figure it out later on. and ji bozai's real identity will be revealed in ep 31, if I remember correctly. we'll also get to know more about mingyi's identity as well since they're connected together even from when they were born.

Yes and yes. What ep are you on?

There’s a lot of plot twists and revelations about the past in the upcoming episodes that brings many changes to the leads and everyone around them, more heartbreaks but also more heartwarming scenes (and more kissing scenes). It’s also the final stretch before the big battle. So I hope you continue and finish it! Idk if it’s a big spoiler but to me the ending is soooo satisfying. I’m on my 3rd rewatch!

The first few minutes of ep1 pretty much sets the stage for the rest of the story. Ming yi has to win, as a man (women aren’t allowed to compete), in an annual tournament for the 'blessed rain' prize. During the battle, she gets poisoned and loses to Ji Bozai who she thinks is the one who poisoned her. So she disguises herself to get close to him, to figure out if he's the one who poisoned her and find the antidote or she’ll die.

Throughout the story we (and Ming Yi) get to learn more about Ji Bozai, who also has his own agenda, and the rest is how their journey (and their relationship) unfolds as they try to pursue their goals. I don't know how else to explain it more clearly though, but I hope it tells you what the story will be about. Some misunderstandings, heartbreak, unrequited love, lots of romance, some action and bits of humor. Some viewers said it gets better after ep 10 though so I really hope you guys continue watching it.

Finally finished after struggling through the first few episodes. I watched the immortal arc at 1.5x probably because the world building didn't get me and I didn't find it interesting or exciting so I almost dropped it at ep 17. But I hate not finishing dramas so I persevered and I actually liked the demon arc and mortal arc better, the pacing was faster and was more interesting to me.

The chemistry between the leads was undeniable and the show really was more about the romance more than anything else. I would've liked it more except for some issues. Main issue for me was the acting of one of the leads. I'm probably in the minority but the acting of that lead was too stiff and how do I say this, kinda shallow? I mean that actor showed different expressions (micro, but too micro), but lacked the emotion or the depth required that would connect me to the character. Even the voice was monotonous. This is why I couldn't be invested in the romance. While they had so many kissing, intimate scenes, the romance was lacking to me because of my issue with the actor's performance. Also, it was probably just me, but some of the intimate scenes felt off. Particularly during the kissing scenes where one of the leads would be unconscious or incapacitated (asleep or drunk etc). And what was the yellow flower thing kissing scene, was it supposed to mean something? I just couldn't find it romantic enough or hot so I couldn't really be invested in this drama, when the romance (which was what I was expecting a lot of) was lacking to me.

I loved the other lead though, phenomenal performance, very charming and relatable. Helped me finish the show. But yeah, great chemistry, lots of romance (not just for me), and if you like both lead actors, then this must be for you.

Just wanted to add my 2 cents to this. Yes they both used each other from the beginning. Yes Ji Bozai's feelings made his reaction more emotional and angrier at Mingyi. But then, if I remember correctly, at this point, Ji Bozai wasn't hiding anyting from Mingyi anymore. She knew about Ji Bozai's revenge plans and how he used her before. She was even helping him with his revenge plans.

On the other hand, Mingyi had many chances to tell him the truth but she never did. And what's more, her lies had consequences. Carving their names on the marriage stone wouldn't just confirm her identity but also acquit Ji Bozai of treason and colluding with the enemy. Both their lives were at stake because she couldn't tell him the truth. But yes, his feelings amplified his anger (which I think was understandable) as it deepened his hurt at her betrayal of his trust.

I don't know when I'll move on either 🤭 I'm on my 3rd rewatch and I'm still excited! Not as much as the first time though but I still look forward to watching each episode. I'm rewatching it on the youku app so I can see the bullet comments, which is another fun way of watching it😂 i'll watch the BTS after

Valid! I just hate not finishing shows😭 and I love wangling yu but it’s not enough🥲 or maybe I’ll just watch the last ep to be done with it and rewatch my currently fave cdrama🤭

Same, I'm on ep 15 and its a struggle, I wonder if i'll reach 17 too. I've been watching it at 1.5x already but the story just isn't interesting enough for me. The chemistry between the leads is great, but that's the only thing that's barely making me hold on. I wonder if the story gets better or gets worse so I'll know to continue or not (maybe at 2x speed?)

the way i know what scene that is, its ji bozai's "friend"😆 can't help but laugh every time

his drunken confession at the last ep. my favorite scene (of many) of the whole drama i guess

so i'm not the only one! 'delicious' is the right word then haha! and yeah, seeing ji bozai be such a loser in love was so fun to watch and gave me butterflies whenever he showed this shameless side of him to ming yi 🤭 even when the drama had has its flaws, i didn't mind it as much since it gave me so much more than what i expected and didn't know i wanted😌

I was one of those thinking that the angst is so frustrating and could've been resolved earlier so the show could focus on other plot points. But then I still understood the characters' motivations behind their actions so it wasn't that bad of an arc to me. While I would've preferred they didn't drag it as long, I think the pay off after the angst...I thought it was so satisfying! Even delicious! (don't know why I used that word lol) Like the angst was worth it so that the intimate moments after were so gratifying🤭

Exactly why I watch it there too😆 and the comments sometimes gives me another perspective on the scenes. Will definitely watch the bts after rewatching, maybe it will help me gradually move on🥲 IF I ever move on from litc🥹

Wow nice haha! Same I’m rewatching it on netflx so I can savor the episodes more and notice the details too! then I’ll rewatch 3rd time on mobile youku app so I can see the bullet comments🤭

Rewatch it! 😏

This was a drama that even before it aired, I knew I would love it just based on the plot, the leads and their roles. Like I didn't even care how it would turn out as long as I'd see both my faves hmh and lyx in these roles, in this type of story. But damn didn't know how obsessed I’d get watching it while it's airing and even after I’ve finished it.

So this show served us a lot of angst, stress and drama, but they would always counter it with sweetness and fluff🫶 And given the ending, it made it so much more satisfying after all they've (also us viewers) been through! If you ask me what drama to watch next, I'd say rewatch litc. This isn't even my review yet, just my ongoing thoughts while I'm still processing the show and its ending. I'm gonna miss litc era a lot, no drama will hit me the same🥺